Lady Raiders Travel to New Mexico
December 10, 2008 | Women's Basketball
Dec. 10, 2008
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Games 9 vs. New Mexico • December 13, 2008
The Pit/Bob King Court (18,018) • Albuquerque, N.M.
7 p.m. CST • MWSN
The Game
Texas Tech (5-3) travels to New Mexico (8-1) for a game on Sat., Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. CST. It is the 12th meeting between the two schools.
On the Air
The game is being televised on the Mountain West Sports Network as Tracy Warren (play-by-play) and Andrea Lloyd (color commentary) call the game. The game can also be heard on the radio on the Texas Tech Sports Network as Ryan Hyatt calls the game. The game can also be heard on the internet at www.texastech.com through RaiderVision All-Access.
The Lady Raiders
Texas Tech is 5-3 on the year after defeating UNLV, 75-63, on Dec. 2, in Lubbock. On the year, senior Dominic Seals is averaging 13.4 points per game followed by junior Jordan Murphree at 12.5 and junior Ashlee Roberson at 8.2. Seals is the top rebounder, grabbing 8.0 boards per outing and freshman Jordan Barncastle is averaging 6.6 rebounds. Barncastle and Murphree are shooting a team-high of 50 percent from the field and senior Maria Moore has a team-best 42.1 percent from the three-point line. Junior Tilmila Martin is shooting 88.9 percent from the free throw line. Moore has a team-high 28 assists, while Seals is the top shot blocker with 10 blocks. Seals also leads the team in steals with 10. The Lady Raiders are shooting 40.1 percent from the field, 30.4 percent from three-point range and 66.7 percent from the charity stripe.
Scouting the Opponent
New Mexico owns an 8-1 record after beating North Texas, 66-63, on Tuesday. In that game junior Amy Beggin scored a team-high 18 points and junior Eileen Weissman and senior Amanda Adamson had 14 and 10 points, respectively. Adamson added seven rebounds, while Beggin had seven assists. Junior Valerie Kast collected four blocks and sophomore Jessica Kielpinski had two steals. On the year, Beggin paces the Lobos in scoring with a 14.6 average followed by senior Angela Hartill at 12.0. Kielpinski is the top rebounder, averaging 5.7 boards per outing. Beggin has team highs of 43 assists and 23 steals and Kast is the top shot blocker with 17 blocks. UNM is shooting 40.7 percent from the field, 35.7 percent from three-point range and 76.7 percent from the free throw line.
The Coaches
Texas Tech head coach Kristy Curry is in her third season at the helm of the Lady Raiders. Curry has compiled a record of 37-35 at Tech and a career record of 216-86 in her 10th year. Dan Flanagan is in his 13th year at New Mexico and as a head coach with a career record of 291-127.
Series Record
It is the 12th meeting between Texas Tech and New Mexico with the Lady Raiders holding a 10-1 advantage. Tech won the last meeting, 71-48, on March 29, 2003, in the NCAA Sweet 16 in Albuquerque. In the last regular-season game between the two schools, the Lobos defeated Tech, 74-65, on Nov. 30, 2001, at The Pit. Tech is 4-1 against the Lobos in Albuquerque.
Last Time Out
Texas Tech guard Maria Moore poured in a career-high 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting to lead the Lady Raiders to a 75-63 win over UNLV on Dec. 2 in Lubbock. The win pushed Tech's record to 5-3 on the season, while UNLV dropped to 4-2.
Moore also added 3-of-5 from the free throw line and dished out four assists as Tech outshot the Rebels 43.5 percent to 38.3. Forward Dominic Seals posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordan Murphree and Ashlee Roberson scored 12 each. Jordan Barncastle grabbed seven rebounds.
The Lady Raiders never trailed in the game, jumping out to a 9-2 lead in the first four minutes of play. UNLV narrowed the gap to 11-9 with 11:08 on the clock, but Tech countered with an 11-2 run for its first double-digit lead at 22-11 with 6:16 to play in the first.
Murphree saw action for the first time since injuring her back in practice following the season opener against Idaho. She hit 4-of-8 shots and was 4-of-5 from the charity stripe.
UNLV ran off an 11-2 run in a little under five minutes in the second half to come within five points of Texas Tech, but a Roberson three sparked a 7-2 run by the Lady Raiders as Tech cruised to the victory down the stretch.
A Look Ahead
Tech returns home for two games prior to Christmas with contests against Prairie View A&M on Thurs., Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., and versus Sacramento State on Sat., Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. The Lady Raiders face UCLA on Mon., Dec. 29, at 7 p.m., on the Texas Tech Television Network in their final game of 2008. Tech opens 2009 with a game against Arkansas on Sat., Jan. 3, at 2 p.m. in Lubbock. The Lady Raiders open Big 12 Conference play on Sat., Jan. 10, by hosting Texas at 2 p.m. They then hit the road for two league games at Texas A&M on Tues., Jan. 13, at 7 p.m., and at Kansas on Sat., Jan. 17, at 7 p.m.
Moore Pours in Career High
Senior Maria Moore poured in a career-high 18 points against UNLV. She was one of four Lady Raiders to score in double figures as senior Dominic Seals had 14 points and juniors Jordan Murphree and Ashlee Roberson both scored 12 points apiece.
She's Baaack!
Junior Jordan Murphree returned to action on Dec. 2, against UNLV. The Brock, Texas, native had missed the prior six games with a back injury. In her first game back, she scored 12 points, tied season-high three rebounds and added season highs of two assists and four steals.
Third Double-Double for Seals
Senior Dominic Seals registered her third double-double of the season and her 12th of her career as she finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds versus the Rebels.
Roberson Knocks Down 3s
Junior Ashlee Roberson knocked down a career-high three three-pointers in the win over UNLV. Her previous high was two, which she had twice in her career.
Change in Lineup
Head coach Kristy Curry has used six different lineups in the eight games this season. The last three games have been the same starting five Jordan Barncastle (F), Ashlee Roberson (F), Dominic Seals (F), Maria Moore (G) and Tiny Henderson (G). Henderson is the only player to start all seven contests.
Seals Continues Double-Figure Scoring
Senior Dominic Seals continues her double-figure scoring streak. She has scored 10 or more points in all eight games this season.
Season Highs
While playing in the Paradise Jam, Texas Tech recorded season highs in three-point field goal percentage (54.5 vs. USF) and free throw percentage (81.0 vs. California). The Lady Raiders also tied their season highs in rebounds (43 vs. Iowa) and blocked shots (4 vs. Iowa, California).
Four in Double Digits Against USF
Texas Tech had four players score in double figures in its last game. Senior Keisha Walker scored a season-high 15 points, while junior Ashlee Roberson and senior Tiny Henderson had season highs of 14 and 11 points, respectively. Senior Dominic Seals also added 11 points.
Another Double-Double for Seals
Senior Dominic Seals collected her second double-double of the year with 11 points and a season-high 13 rebounds against the Bulls.
Hitting the Three
Senior Tiny Henderson sank a career-high three three-pointers against South Florida. Her previous career high was two, which happened twice in her career.
Block Buster
Senior Dominic Seals tied her career high of four blocks versus No. 3 California. It was the second time in her career to get four block as the first time was against Texas in the Big 12 Championship in March.
Mallard Grabs Career High
Freshman Kierra Mallard grabbed a career-high nine rebounds against Iowa in the first game of the Paradise Jam. Mallard's previous career high was eight against Idaho in the season opener.
Four Score Double Figures Against UTA
Against UTA, senior Dominic Seals led Tech with 15 points, while junior Tilmila Martin, senior Maria Moore and junior Maddy Brown all chipped in 10 points each.
Made of Steal
Junior Tilmila Martin tallied a career-high six steals against the Mavericks, while senior Dominic Seals tied her career high of three steals and junior Ashlee Roberson got a career-high three steals.
Season High Numbers for Tiny
Senior Tiny Henderson collected season highs of six rebounds and six assists in the win over UTA.
Double-Doubles Spark Win Over Lamar
Freshman Jordan Barncastle had her second-straight double-double as she mirrored her game against Washington State tying her career highs of 14 points and 13 rebounds against Lamar. Senior Dominic Seals finished the game with her first double-double of the season, and the 10th of her career, with 12 points and a season-high 10 rebounds.
More Career Highs for Freshmen
The more games played, the more the freshmen set career highs in their first year at Tech. Jordan Barncastle dished out a career-high four assists, while Kierra Mallard had a career-best two blocks versus the Lady Cardinals. Barncastle also hit her first career three-pointer at Tech against Lamar.
Barncastle Records Double-Double in Win Over Cougars
Freshman Jordan Barncastle recorded her first career double-double with career highs of 14 points and 13 rebounds in Tech's win over Washington State.
Career High for Martin and Mallard
Junior Tilmila Martin came off the bench and scored a career-high 14 points against the Cougars in 25 minutes of action, while freshman Kierra Mallard tallied a career-high four steals.
Seals' First 20-Point Output
Senior Dominic Seals poured in 21 points versus Washington State, marking her first 20-point output of the season. Last year, Seals scored 20 or more points eight times with a career high of 27 points against Texas on Jan. 20, 2008.
Five in Double Digits in Season Opener
Texas Tech had five players score in double digits in its season opener against Idaho. Junior Maddy Brown led the way with 18 points followed by freshman Kierra Mallard with 16, junior Dominic Seals with 14 and junior Jordan Murphree and freshman Jordan Barncastle with 13 apiece.
Brown Has Career High at Tech
Junior Maddy Brown's 18 points against Idaho were a career high for her at Tech. Brown, who played her freshman year at Pittsburgh, scored 21 points against Duquesne on Nov. 30, 2005 for the Panthers. Brown also tied her career high of five three-pointers against the Vandals.
Did You Feel It?
Tech's three newcomers made their presence felt in their first collegiate game against Idaho. Freshman Kierra Mallard had 16 points and eight rebounds, while fellow freshman Jordan Barncastle finished with 13 points and eight boards. Junior Tilmila Martin chipped in seven points and five rebounds in the victory.
Keeping Control
Texas Tech committed just nine turnovers versus Idaho. It marked the first time the Lady Raiders had less than 10 turnovers since committing nine turnovers against Iowa State on March 1, 2007.
Fifty Percent
The Lady Raiders shot over 50 percent in their first outing of the season. Tech shot 53.2 percent from the field against the Vandals, connecting on 33-of-62 shots. Tech shot 50 percent or better on four occasions last season.
Degree in Hand
Senior Tiny Henderson graduated in August 2008 with a degree in exercise and sports science. Henderson is currently working on a master's degree in sports management.
On the Tube
Texas Tech will have 11 regular-season games televised this season. The Lady Raiders will appear on FSN twice, FSN Rocky Mountain (FSNRM) and Mountain West Sports Network (MWSN) once each and the Texas Tech Television Network (TTTN) seven times. Tech will play at New Mexico (Dec. 13) on MWSN. The Lady Raiders host Baylor (Jan. 24) and play at Nebraska (Feb. 14) both on FSN. Tech's seven games on the TTTN include UNLV (W, 75-63), UCLA (Dec. 29), Kansas State (Jan. 21), Oklahoma (Feb. 17), Iowa State (Feb. 28) at Oklahoma (Mar. 4) and Missouri (Mar. 7).
Follow the Lady Raiders
All Lady Raider basketball games can be heard live on the Texas Tech Sports Network on KFYO-AM 790 and KKCL-FM 98.1 locally. Listen to play-by-play by Ryan Hyatt as he takes the court with the Lady Raiders. The following radio stations will air the Lady Raider basketball games this season:
Haskell/Abilene - KVRP-FM (97.1)
Hereford - KPAN-AM/FM (860/106.3)
Lamesa - KPET-AM (690)
Lubbock - KFYO-AM/KKCL-FM (790/98.1)
Plainview - KVOP-AM (1090)
Lady Raider Basketball with Kristy Curry
Kristy Curry's weekly television show, Lady Raider Basketball with Kristy Curry, will be televised every Sunday starting Jan. 4. The show will air on FOX34 at 10 p.m. and My Lubbock TV at 10:30 p.m.
The Kristy Curry Radio Show
The Kristy Curry Radio Show will be held each Monday starting Jan. 5 from 6-7 p.m. The show will air on KFYO-AM 790 locally. The show will be held at Dion's located at 2721 82nd Street. There will not be a show on Mon., Feb. 2, but rather on Tues., Feb. 3, as the Lady Raiders have a home game on Feb. 2.
