DULUTH, Minn. (csssaints.com) – For the second time in a week, the St. Scholastica women's basketball team will face Finlandia University (Mich.) on Saturday and this time it will be in Hancock, Mich. The tip time is scheduled for 1 p.m. eastern, noon local.
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About the Saints
Record: 2-5, 0-0 UMAC
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Saturday's contest will begin a stretch of five straight games on the road, spanning three states. The three states do not include Minnesota.
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CSS is one a two-game winning streak after defeating Finlandia at home last Saturday and then defeating North Central at home on Tuesday.
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The Saints have won their last two games by a total of 77 points.
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CSS has yet to shoot over 45 percent from the field in a game this year.
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Sammy Doucette (Colfax, Wis./Colfax HS (UW-River Falls)) matched a season-high with 11 points on Tuesday and she also matched a career-high with six assists.
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Mariah Hovick (Prior Lake, Minn./Prior Lake HS) has scored in double figures in five of the first seven games.
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Caitlin McKernon (Coon Rapids, Minn./Fridley HS) has scored in double figures in three of the last four games.
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The Saints are shooting 74 percent from the free throw line, which is good enough for 45th in NCAA Division III.
About the Lions
Record: 1-4
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Finlandia fell to Division II UW-Parkside on Tuesday 100-28. The Lions will play Northland College in their home opener on Friday night.
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The Lions have allowed at least 78 points in four of their first five games.
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Brierra Ruska leads the team at 11.5 points per game.
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Marissa Burke also averages in double figures at 10.8 points per game.
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Emma Cole averages a team-high 6.5 rebounds per game.
Series History: (CSS is 20-9 all-time vs. Finlandia)
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The Saints defeated the Lions last Saturday 93-49 at Reif Gymnasium.
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CSS forced 39 Finlandia turnovers in the win.
