Weber State University Athletics
Weber State University
Idaho
The Need To Know: Wildcats Hit The Road To Tangle With Vandals
1/13/2022 4:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball
While their record will show that the Weber State Wildcats are 2-2 in their last four games, the 'Cats have won 4 of their last 6 including victories over both Montana State and Montana. In their latest outing, the 7-7, (3-2) Wildcats fell to the Idaho State Bengals after being in control for the majority of the game but eventually falling in the end.Â
In their last three games, they've received special outings from not only Daryn Hickok who torched MSU for 28 points along with 9 rebounds but also Kori Pentzer who gave Montana a 20-point showcase and of course Emma Torbert who poured in 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against ISU. In that game against the Bengals, Jadyn Matthews made her presence felt as well as she scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.Â
There's no surprise that each of them reside in the next section.Â
Wildcats To Watch For
Hickok's currently leads the team in scoring with 13.6Â points per outing and she also pulls down 7.8 rebounds per game.Â
Jadyn Matthews has been dominant as well, averaging 12.9 points per game to along with 9.0 rebounds.
After a commanding performance against the Bengals, Emma Torbert is up to 11.6 points and is grabbing 7.5 rebounds per gameÂ
After heating up both the Bobcats and the city of Ogden, Kori Pentzer now averages 11.1 points per game and is the team leader in minutes each game.Â
What You Can Expect On Defense
Head Coach Velaida Harris believes that this squad is best when they are engaged on the defensive end and because of that there will be a ton of full-court pressure where typically Hickok or Laura Taylor will pick up the defender no later than after they cross the nearest free throw line. WSU prides itself on their ability to defend in space and make their man defense feel like a zone with how well they play the passing lanes, the team feeds off that brand of basketball with passionate defensive intensity.Â
What You Can Expect On OffenseÂ
Whether it's Matthews or Torbert- the 'Cats have found success when residing in the paint. Lurking along the perimeter will be Taylor and Kori Pentzer ready to let a three-point shot fly if given the opportunity while Hickok will attack the basket and typically either get fouled, finish the lay-up or grab an offensive rebound.Â
About IdahoÂ
The Vandals have struggled to find their footing so far this season as they come into the evening with 2-10, (2-1) record.Â
How To Watch
This game will tip-off at 7Â P.M. MT in Moscow, IDÂ and be streamed on ESPN+.
