ORU Women: Oakland at Oral Roberts - Tulsa World (1-29-2007)

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ORU Women: Oakland at Oral Roberts

by LYNN JACOBSEN World Sports Writer

1/29/2007

Oakland at Oral Roberts

When: 7:05 p.m. Monday

Where: Mabee Center

TV: None

Radio: KAKC am1300

Golden Grizzlies (9-10, 5-1 Mid-Con)

Pos. Player Ht. PPG RPG 

F Hanna Reising 5-11 9.8 3.6

F Nicole Piggott 5-11 13.2 5.1

G Riikka Terava 5-6 4.4 2.9

G Jessica Pike 5-8 13.2 4.1

G Bonnie Baker 5-10 5.3 5.5

Golden Eagles (13-7, 3-3)

Pos. Player Ht.  PPG RPG 

F Alycia Seay 6-2 3.9 2.7

F Elisha Turek 6-2 17.7 10.5

G Katie Langford 5-11 6.1 1.6

G Sarah Davidson 6-1 6.0 1.8

G Mariana Camargo 6-0 7.8 3.8

The teams: The Golden Eagles have put together a three-game win streak, their longest since starting the year 4-0. ORU is in a three-way tie for third in the Mid-Con.

After starting the season 4-10, Oakland has won five straight in conference play and takes over the top spot in the standings.

The players: The Grizzlies are led by Nicole Piggott and Jessica Pike, who each average 13.2 points a game. Freshman Hanna Reising is next at 9.8 points.

ORU counters with the league's top scorer and rebounder in Elisha Turek and the conference leader in assists in Mariana Camargo at 4.65 per game.

The series: ORU holds a 12-8 series edge but Oakland has won four of the last five meetings.