Games 20 & 21

Vs Central Oklahoma (4-15 (3-7 MIAA))
Thursday, January 30th  | 5:30 PM | Fugate Gymnasium
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Vs Rogers State (7-12 (1-9 MIAA))
Saturday, February 1st | 1:30 PM | Fugate Gymnasium
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Last Time Out
The Jets dropped two match-ups at home last weekend to Arkansas-Fort Smith and Northeastern State. Newman hosted the Lions first, dropping the Thursday night tilt.  Jaeden McMillin led the Jets against the Lions with 17 points. Against the Riverhawks the Jets lost a heartbreaker, 74-72. The Jets had a 37-29 lead at the halftime break, but a big third quarter by the Riverhawks gave Northeastern State the edge and ended up being the difference maker. Against Northeastern State, three Jets contributed double-digits scoring efforts. Jaeden McMillin led with 25 points, Valeriya Lioukina scored 13 points, and Layla Pierce scored 14 points. 

Scouting the Jets 
Through 19 games, the Jets averaged 59.8 points per game, shooting 35.8% from the field, and 29% from behind the arc. The Jets are currently averaging 11.5 assists per game, more than what they allow their opponents. McMillin leads all Jet scorers with averaging 13 points per game. Craft and Lioukina are both averaging just over eight points per game. McMillin also leads the Jets in rebounds and steals. Paige Craft leads the Jets in assists with 44 on the year.  

Behind Enemy Lines
The Bronchos are off to a 4-15 record with a 3-7 mark in conference. Korie Allensworth, LaKysia Johnson, Jordyn Turner, and Talia Pogi all average double digit points, leading Central Oklahoma's scoring attack. Johnson is shooting 51% from the field this season. Peyton Walker is another player of note for the Bronchos, with 41 assists on the year. Following Thursday night's matchup, the Bronchos will travel to Emporia for a matchup with the Hornets on sunday.

The Hillcats are 7-12 overall and 1-9 in conference. Rogers State will play Emporia State on Thursday before traveling to Wichita for Saturday's tilt with the Jets.  The Hillcats are averaging 63 points per game while shooting 40% from the field. Ella Hafer is leading the team offensively, averaging 13 points per game and shooting 45%. Hafer is also their leading rebounder, pulling in just under eight rebounds a game.  Bailey Layman is their second leading scorer, averaging 8.7 points per game.

The Series
- The Jets are 1-11 against the Bronchos. The most recent contest this season went to the Lions, 80-56.
-The Jets lead the series being 13-10 against the Hillcats. The last contest earlier this season went to the Hillcats, 51-39. 

Next Up
The Jets will  go on a short two game road trip, visiting Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State.