Wyoming's Hannah Zavecz blocks a shot by BYU's Mindy Neilson (AP Photo/ Deseret Morning News, Jason Olson)
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Women's Basketball Weekend Update
Feb. 8, 2008
MWC Women's Basketball Weekly Release
MWC NOTES
WEEK'S RECAP
As the first half of the conference season wraps up, Utah remains in sole possession of first place with an 8-0 league record. Wyoming and TCU are tied for second with 6-2 records, while BYU stands in fourth place with a 5-3 conference mark. Three conference teams won on the road earlier this week, as San Diego State won at Air Force, New Mexico defeated Colorado State in Fort Collins, and Utah defeated UNLV in Las Vegas. TCU was the only home team to win this week, defeating BYU.
TV TIDBITS
The Mountain West Conference has 32 games on regional and national television this season. Twenty-five games will be shown on the MountainWest Sports Network - The Mtn., and nine games broadcast live nationally on CSTV: College Sports Television and VERSUS.
The February 10 contest between New Mexico and Wyoming in Laramie will be televised live on CSTV, beginning at 3 p.m. MT.
1,000+ THIS SEASON
Nine active MWC student-athletes have already reached the 1,000+ point mark this season. Utah's Morgan Warburton was the most recent to reach the milestone, scoring a season-high 23 points vs. San Diego State to give her 1,005 in her career (1,111 total). Wyoming's Jodi Bolerjack recently touched the milestone, scoring six points vs. TCU to earn 1,003 in her career (1,059 total). New Mexico's Dionne Marsh broke the 1,000-point barrier against Siena on Nov. 25, 2006, earning 1,006 points in 69 games, making her the second-fastest player in MWC history to reach 1,000 points (1,707 total). Utah's Kim Smith tallied 1,000 points in only 61 games. Wyoming's Hanna Zavecz (1,616), UNLV's Sequoia Holmes (1,311), BYU's Mallary Carling (1,297), TCU's Adrianne Ross (1,234 as a member of the MWC) and Colorado State's Sara Hunter (1,070) have each reached the milestone. Air Force's Alecia Steele reached 1,000+ career points, becoming only the second Air Force player in DI history to achieve the milestone (1,182 career points).
IN THE POLLS
Wyoming is nationally ranked for the 11th consecutive week. The Cowgirls are ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN Coaches polls. Utah is also ranked for the first time this season at No. 20 in the AP poll and No. 23 in the Coaches' poll.
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
Utah has won eight straight home games, while Wyoming has won 16 of its last 17 home games. The Lobos have also captured 41of 46 league victories at The Pit, dating back to Jan. 17, 2002. Conference foe TCU also is enjoying its home court, winning 30 of its last 33 contests in the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.
NON-CONFERENCE SUCCESS
The MWC finished its non-conference season with a 65-51 (.560) record. In the nine-year history of the MWC, the league has never finished below .500. This season, the MWC has a 4-1 record vs. the Big Ten, including Wyoming's win over then-#25 Wisconsin. MWC teams are 4-1 vs. the Atlantic-10, bolstered by UNLV's win over #16/#14 George Washington. TCU, Utah and Wyoming have also knocked off Big 12 opponents #20/#23 Oklahoma State, Nebraska and Kansas State, respectively.
ATTENDANCE LEADERS
Seven MWC teams are averaging attendance figures above 1,000. New Mexico leads the way, averaging 8,407 fans. Wyoming is drawing 4,184 fans per game, while TCU has welcomed 2,164 fans per game to the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum this season. After its record crowd of 5,271 vs. Connecticut, San Diego State is averaging 1,248 fans. Utah is also averaging 1,131 fans per game, while Colorado State brings in 1,195 fans and BYU is averaging 1,176.
COACHES CORNER
MWC coaches have a combined record of 1,637-996 (.622) at their respective schools. Utah Head Coach Elaine Elliott captured her 500th career win in the Utes' 73-57 victory at Colorado State last season. Elliott became the 32nd NCAA Division I women's coach ever to reach the 500-win milestone and is one of only 24 active coaches in Division I with 500 or more victories. New Mexico Head Coach Don Flanagan earned his 275th career win this week with the win against Colorado State, while San Diego State Head Coach Beth Burns reached the 250-win mark this season vs. Southern Utah on Nov. 20. Wyoming Head Coach Joe Legerski is just seven wins shy of reach the 100-win milestone.
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