vs. SAINT FRANCIS RED FLASH
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 — 3:00 p.m. — Moon Township, Pa. — Charles L. Sewall Center
 
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The Capsule
The Robert Morris University women's basketball team takes on Keystone State and Northeast Conference rival Saint Francis University in a 3:00 p.m. game at the Charles L. Sewall Center Saturday, Jan. 18. The Colonials sit in a four-way tie for first place in the league standings having won three of four in conference.
 
The Series vs. Saint Francis
Robert Morris and Saint Francis have met 73 times and the series could not be closer. The Colonials lead, 37-36, having won four of the last five games. RMU is 17-13 at home with wins in the last three games at the Chuck.
 
Next Record - NEC Double-Doubles Mark
Next up in the record-breaking career of senior forward Artemis Spanou is the Northeast Conference record for career double-doubles. Spanou has 71, one shy of tying the record of 72 by Saint Francis University's Jess Zinoble (1996-00). One more double-double would also move her into 7th on the NCAA career list.
 
Rebounding Review
Robert Morris collected 60 rebounds and outrebounded Fairleigh Dickinson by 31 boards in Monday's victory. The rebounding total is the third highest in RMU team history. The Colonials corralled 29 offensive caroms, equalling the total number of rebounds by the Knights. Robert Morris has outrebounded its opponent in 11 of 14 games this season.
 
Musket Shots

• RMU is 102-30 (.773) at the Sewall Center since 2004-05, including 67-15 (.817)in NEC games
• The Colonials outrebounded FDU 60-29, collecting the third-most rebounds in team history
• Senior forward Artemis Spanou has recorded a double-double in 22 consecutive NEC games
• Spanou set the NEC record for rebounds against FDU and has 1,296 in her career
• RMU is 29th in the nation shooting 36.8 percnet from three-point range
• 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
• The Colonials European-born players have accounted for 96 of the team's 99 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

Efficiency From Three
Robert Morris went 10-for-16 from three-point range last Saturday against Bryant, the best three-point percentage (.625) in team history (min. 10 made). Coming in to the weekend, RMU is 29th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage at 36.8 percent.
 
Dialing Long Distance ... From Europe
The Colonials European born players have accounted for 96 of the team's 99 three-pointers this season. Ashley Ravelli leads the team with 28 treys, Anna Niki Stamolamprou has 24 and Rebeca Navarro has 18.
 
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).
 
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.
 
Tracking "Offensive Flow"
The new officiating guidelines designed to create more "offensive flow" have resulted in nearly 11 more whistles per game this season compared to last season. Through 15 games, there have been an average of 40.4 fouls and 43.1 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.
 
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.
 
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 102-30 in home games, including an even more impressive 67-15 winning percentage in home NEC games.
 
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.