GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) --- Green Bay continues a stretch of four games against in-state opponents on Saturday afternoon, traveling to Milwaukee to take on No. 19/16 Marquette at the Al McGuire Center.
Catch The Action: Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. (CT) // Milwaukee, Wis. (Al McGuire Center)
Matchup: Green Bay Phoenix (4-4) at Marquette Golden Eagles (7-2)
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Where to Listen: WDUZ The Fan
Game Notes: Green Bay Notes (PDF) | Marquette Notes (PDF)
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BATTLE ON THE BOARDS
The Phoenix has outrebounded its opponents 299-282 over the course of eight games this season. Redshirt Junior
Madison Wolf leads Green Bay in rebounding. She averages 7.8 rebounds per game, which is tied for sixth in the Horizon League. Wolf reached double-digit rebounds in her team's win against Wisconsin with a career-high 12.
BRING IN THE BENCH
Green Bay's bench outscored Wisconsin's 27-9. Sophomore
Lyndsey Robson comes off the bench averaging 8.1 points per game. Redshirt Junior
Madison Wolf averages 6.4 points per game also coming off of the bench. Against Wisconsin, the pair combined for 14 points and 14 rebounds.
CLOSE TO PERFECT
Redshirt Senior
Jen Wellnitz finished with a game-high 14 points on a near-perfect 6-of-7 performance from the field to notch a new season high in points and finish just a single point shy of her career-best mark, 15. She reached double figures in scoring for the second time this season.
MEETING MARQUETTE
Green Bay has an all-time record of 35-8 (.814) against Marquette. The Phoenix has won eight of the past nine games against the Golden Eagles. Last year, Green Bay defended its home court in a 63-55 win that propelled them into the Top 25. At the time, Marquette was ranked no. 23 in the nation.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN EAGLES
Like last year, Marquette is ranked nationally once again and currently sits at no. 19. The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 7-2, beating league opponents such as Milwaukee and UIC. Marquette is currently undefeated when playing at home. The Golden Eagles are led by senior Allazia Blockton who recently became Marquette's all-time leading scorer. She has amassed 1,946 career points and is on her way to being the first 2,000 point scorer in Marquette history, male or female.
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