The Raven Women's Basketball team makes the turn in Heart of America Athletic Conference play tonight at 5:30 as they host Graceland University inside the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium.
The Match Up: No. 15 Benedictine (12-5, 11-2 Heart) vs. Graceland University (3-12, 3-9 Heart) - 5:30 p.m. - Ralph Nolan Gymnasium.
Video: BRSNtv (portal.stretchinternet.com/ben) or FoxSportsGo (search for Benedictine)
Radio: KAIR 93.7 FM (http://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KAIR) or the MSC Radio App.
Livestats: portal.stretchinternet.com/ben or Dakstats
FULL GAME NOTES
TIP OFF: The newly-ranked No. 15 Raven Women's Basketball team opens up the second half of the Heart schedule tonight against Graceland University. ... In the first meeting of the season back on Nov. 16 in Lamoni, Iowa, the Ravens earned a 59-43 win over the Yellowjackets. ... Tonight marks the 53rd meeting between the two schools since the Ravens joined the Heart in 1992. Benedictine holds a 40-12 series lead and has won the previous 10 meetings dating back to the end of the 2010-11 season.
ABOUT BENEDICTINE: The Ravens put their five-game winning streak on the line tonight and their undefeated home Heart record. ... Benedictine is averaging 66.4 points per game on the year while to 60.4 points per game. ... Over their current winning streak, the Ravens are averaging 63.8 ppg while holding opponents to just 54. ... With 29 blocks this season, Serena Parker needs seven more to set a new career high with 13 games left to play.
ABOUT GRACELAND : The Yellowjackets are 2-2 in Heart play in 2017 with all three of their wins on the year coming in conference play. ... Tristen McFeders leads Graceland in points (14.7), rebounds (3.8), assists (3.0), steals (3.27) and blocks (0.5). ... Sydney Vaughn has played in only nine games for Graceland due to injury. In those games, she has scored over 20 points five times.
UP NEXT: Benedictine hits the road for three straight Heart games. First up, a trip to Kansas City, Mo., to take on Avila University at 2 p.m. Saturday.
