SE Opens GAC Play at HSU, SAU

Women's Basketball | 11/19/2014 6:10:00 PM

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern will put its perfect record on the line when it opens Great American Conference play on Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Henderson State, followed by a Nov. 22 contest on the road against Southern Arkansas at 2 p.m.
 
The Savage Storm opened the season 3-0 with wins away from home over Central Oklahoma and Northeastern State, and most recently picked up an 8749 win over Arlington Baptist in the home opener.
 
Olivia Potter turned in 26 points in that game on the strength of eight threes, finishing one shy of the GAC record for three-point makes, and she is now averaging 12.7 ppg off the bench on the year.
 
She is just behind Emily Williams who is averaging 15.3 ppg on the season to lead a group of six scorers averaging seven points or more per game.
 
Rachel Wallace leads the team with eight assists, but over three games a total of six players have dished out five or more assists.
 
Defensively the Storm holds a 45.3-to-39.7 edge on the glass, led by Kaylie Baxter at 9.7 rebounds per game, while Williams is pulling down 7.0 per outing.
 
Aungelique Sledge leads HSU in scoring with 19.0 ppg, while Haleigh Henson is adding 14.5 en route to helping the team to a 1-1 record, with its last game being an 82-76 win over Texas A&M-Commerce.
 
The Reddies are paced on defense by Deidra McCoy who is hauling in 9.0 rebounds per contest.
 
SAU comes into the weekend with a 1-1 record as well following a 70-64 win over Angelo State.
 
Chanel Miller leads the club with 12.0 ppg, while Barvion Wyatt is pulling down a team-high 5.5 rebounds per game.