Women's Basketball: Game Day Preview vs. Neumann

Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State women's basketball team holds its annual Holiday Tournament on December 29th and 30th.

TOURNAMENT INFO
Montclair State (4-5) will host Neumann University in the opening matchup at 5 pm on the 29th, followed by Mary Washington hosting Misericordia at 7 pm. The Consolation Game will take place on the 30th at 2 pm, and the Championship Game will be held at 4 pm.

LAST TIME OUT
The Red Hawks knocked off Albertus Magnus 77-67 on December 14th. Junior guard NICKIE CARTER poured in a game-high 27 points, including 9-for-9 from the free-throw line in the win. Senior TRISHA PETERSON narrowly missed a double-double, finishing with 10 points and nine rebounds.

TEAM LEADERS
Montclair State
Points Per Game: NICKIE CARTER, 17.2
Rebounds Per Game: TRISHA PETERSON, 8.0
Assists Per Game: KENDALL HODGES, 3.7
Field Goal Percentage: ANNIE WALSH, .615
Three-Pointers Made: NICKIE CARTER, 13

NEUMANN
Points Per Game: Tierra Harris, 9.7
Rebounds Per Game: Tierra Harris, 6.0
Assists Per Game: Terea Hunt and Madison Stewart, 2.0
Field Goal Percentage: Tierra Harris .538
Three-Pointers Made: Chelsea Keebler, 21

SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS
The Knights (5-5) enter the tournament riding a three-game winning streak. After dropping three consecutive contests, Neumann has tallied wins over Lancaster Bible, Penn State-Brandywine, and Goucher by 13 points or more.

SERIES HISTORY
This is the first meeting between Montclair State and Neumann.

UP NEXT
The Consolation Game and Championship Game will take place on December 30th, as the Consolation Game tips off at 2 pm and the Championship at 4 pm.