vs. WAGNER SEAHAWKS
Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 — 2:00 p.m. — Moon Township, Pa. — Charles L. Sewall Center
 
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The Capsule
The Robert Morris University women's basketball team will attempt to finish a sweep of a four-game Northeast Conference home-stand when they entertain the Wagner Seahawks in a 2:00 p.m. matinee Monday, Jan. 20, at the Charles L. Sewall Center. The Colonials have won three straight, all at the Chuck, where they are 68-15 since 2004-05.
 
The Series vs. Wagner
Robert Morris has won 16 consecutive games against Wagner and now trail in the all-time series, 25-29. RMU has not lost to the Seahawks since 2004. The Colonials are 12-13 at home.
 
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 is currently tied with Saint Francis University's Jess Zinoble (1996-00) with 72 career double-doubles. She is seventh on the NCAA career list.
 
Chuck's Charms
The Charles L. Sewall Center, a.k.a. "The Chuck", has lent a certain advantage for the Colonials over the past 10 seasons. Since 2004-05, RobertMorris is 103-30 (.775) in home games, including an even more impressive 68-15 (.819) record against Northeast Conference opponents.
 
Musket Shots

• RMU is 103-30 (.775) at the Sewall Center since 2004-05, including 68-15 (.819)in NEC games
• Robert Morris was 16-for-17 (.941) from the free throw line against Saint Francis, the second-best FT% in team history
• The Colonials outrebounded FDU 60-29, collecting the third-most rebounds in team history
• Senior forward Artemis Spanou has recorded a double-double in 23 consecutive NEC games
• Spanou set the NEC record for rebounds against FDU and has 1,315 in her career
• RMU is 29th in the nation shooting 36.8 percent 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 103 of the team's 106 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

Chalk Talk
Robert Morris went 16-for-17 (.941) from the free throw line against Saint Francis Saturday, the second-best free throw shooting performance in team history. Artemis Spanou led the way by going 9-9. Anna Niki Stamolamprou and Kelly Hartwell were each 2-2 and Janee Brown was 3-4. The record is 17-17 against Central Conn. State on Feb. 22, 1999.
 
Dimming the Flash
Robert Morris held Saint Francis to just 69 points Saturday, nearly 30 points less than what the Red Flash were averaging in conference games. Saint Francis was averaging 97.8 points, including two 100-point games, against NEC teams coming in to the weekend.
 
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.
 
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 103 of the team's 106 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 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 16 games, there have been an average of 40.2 fouls and 42.7 free throws per game. The Colonials games in 2012-13 averaged 29.9 fouls and 30.8 free throws per game.
 
Insurmountable Lead
Robert Morris has never lost a game in which it has held the lead at the end of the second half. The Colonials are 8-0 in such situations this season. All-time, RMU is 465-0 when leading at the end of the second half.
 
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.
 
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.