vs. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS
Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 — 7:00 p.m. — Moon Township, Pa. — Charles L. Sewall Center
 
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The Capsule
The Robert Morris University women's basketball team looks for back-to-back wins for the first time since November when they host the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in a 7:00 p.m. game at the Charles L. Sewall Center Monday, Jan. 13. RMU is coming off an 84-73 victory against Bryant while the Knights have lost nine consecutive games.
 
The Series vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
The Colonials lead the all-time series against the Knights, 30-23, and have won 14 of the last 17 games. FDU won both of last season's meetings, but the Colonials hold an 18-8 advantage in games at the Sewall Center.
 
Next Up - The NEC Rebounding Record
Having already set RMU records for points and rebounds, senior forward Artemis Spanou now eyes the NEC rebounding record. Saint Francis University's Jess Zinoble (1996-00) holds the record with 1,295 rebounds. Spanou currently has 1,276.
 
Efficiency From Three
Robert Morris went 10-for-16 from three-point range Saturday against Bryant, the best three-point percentage (.625) in team history (min. 10 made). Coming in to the weekend, RMU was 56th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage at 35.0 percent.
 
Taking Care of the Ball
Robert Morris committed just six turnovers against Sacred Heart, tied for the second fewest in team history. The record is three in a game at Pitt (2.14.1987). The last time RMU had just six turnovers in a game was at Wagner (1.21.2006).
 
Musket Shots
RMU is 101-30 at the Sewall Center since 2004-05, including 66-15 in NEC games
Sophomore Ashley Ravelli scored a season-high 20 points against Bryant
The Colonials 10-16 (.625) three-point performance against Bryant was the best in team history (min. of 10 3-pt. made)
Overcoming the 21-point deficit against CCSU was RMU's greatest comeback in the Sal Buscaglia era
Robert Morris had just six turnovers at Sacred Heart, tied for second-fewest in team history
Senior forward Artemis Spanou has recorded a double-double in 21 consecutive NEC games
The Colonials European-born players have accounted for 90 of the team's 93 three-pointers
RMU was selected first in the 2013 NEC Preseason Poll
Robert Morris has made it to the NEC Tournament semifinals in seven of the last nine seasons
 
Biggest Comeback Under Buscaglia
The Colonials overcame a 21-point second half deficit against Central Connecticut State Saturday to win, 61-59. It was the biggest deficit overcome by the team under 11th year head coach Sal Buscaglia. Previously, RMU climbed out of a 14-point hole against Miami (Ohio) to win 90-89 in the 2006-07 season opener (Nov. 12, 2006).
 
Brown Sets New Season High
Freshman guard Janee Brown had her best scoring output of the season tallying 14 points against CCSU (1.04.14). Brown went 4-8 from the field and hit 5-6 free throws.
 
Historic Double-Double Streak Ends at 33
Senior forward Artemis Spanou's streak of 33 double-doubles ended against Cornell was the second longest in NCAA Division I history. Her streak lasted over a year from Nov. 28, 2012 to Dec. 21, 2013. Former Okhlahoma star Courtney Paris holds the record at an astounding 112 consecutive games.
 
Dialing Long Distance ... From Europe
The Colonials European born players have accounted for 90 of the team's 93 three-pointers this season. Ashley Ravelli leads the team with 27 treys, Anna Niki Stamolamprou has 22 and Rebeca Navarro has 16.
 
FIBA Europe Young Women's Player of the Year
Senior forward Artemis Spanou is one of 10 finalists for the FIBA Europe Young Women's Player of the Year 2013. It's the fourth consecutive year she's been a finalist. You can vote for Artemis by visiting fibaeurope.com.
 
Dapper Dan Nominee
Senior forward Artemis Spanou was one of five finalists for the Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year. The Dapper Dan Charities were founded by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 1936 and donates all contributions to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania.
 
Spanou Sets Rebounding & Points Marks
Senior forward Artemis Spanou is the all-time leader at RMU in career points and rebounds. She surpassed Laura Lindak's points record of 1,633 at Duquesne (12.18.13) and became the all-time leading rebounder against Coppin State (11.17.13). Elise James established the rebounding record in 2000 with 1,120 career boards.
 
Tracking "Offensive Flow"
The new officiating guidelines designed to create more "offensive flow" have resulted in 11 more whistles per game this season compared to last season. Through 14 games, there have been an average of 40.8 fouls and 43.9 free throws per game. The Colonials games in 2012-13 averaged 29.9 fouls and 30.8 free throws per game.
 
Preseason Prizewinner
With the NEC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year returning, the RMU women's basketball team is the favorite in the 2013-14 NEC Preseason Women's Basketball Coaches Poll. The Colonials received five of a possible nine first-place votes and are the favorite for the first time since the 2008-09 season and third time overall.
 
First All-American
After leading the nation in rebounding and the league in scoring, senior forward Artemis Spanou earned a spot on the NetScouts.com All-America Third Team in 2012-13. She is the first RMU player to earn such an honor. Spanou was also the NEC Player of the Year.
 
Ravelli Rookie of the Year
Sophomore Ashley Ravelli was named the 2012-13 NEC Rookie of the Year. Ravelli finished fourth in the league with 70 three pointers last season while averaging nearly 11 points per game.
 
Spanou Joins Elite 1,000-500-200-100 Club
Senior forward Artemis Spanou became the third player in RMU history and 17th in NEC history to reach 1,000 career points, 500 rebounds, 200 assists and 100 steals. The two RMU players to accomplish the feat are Betsy Puskar (82-86, 1,035 pts., 632 reb., 254 asts., 206 steals) and Chinata Nesbit (06-08, 1,083 pts., 620 reb., 245 asts., 124 stls.).
 
Perennial Playoff Potential
Robert Morris missed the playoffs for the first time since 2004-05 last season, falling shy by one game. RMU had eight consecutive playoff appearances from 2004-05 through 2011-12. RMU finished first in three of those seasons, earning the tournament's top seed in 2010.
 
Chuck's Charms
The Charles L. Sewall Center, a.k.a. "The Chuck", has lent a certain advantage for the Colonials over the past nine seasons. Since 2004-05, RobertMorris is 101-30 in home games, including an even more impressive 66-15 winning percentage in home NEC games.

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International Love
The Robert Morris roster once again features members from all over the world. On a team of 12 players, seven hail from outside the borders of the United States while five call America home. Of the five Americans, all come from different states with Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, California and Virginia represented. Two players hail from Greece, two from Spain, and one each from France, Italy and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.