ROCHESTER TAKES ON UNOH IN THE GARAGE

LIMA, Ohio - The Warriors (8-8, 5-5) will look to build off its positive momentum from its win over the weekend against the Northwestern Ohio Racers (5-11, 1-9) on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m.

THREE KEY THINGS

THE GARAGE

UNOH's home gym, The Garage, is known as one of the WHAC's most challenging places to play. All five of the Racers' wins this season have come at home, including their most recent win against Michigan-Dearborn, 82-59.

LAWSON PRODUCING AT ALL-CONFERENCE LEVEL

The Racers' Alysia Lawson has had a tremendous statistical season, averaging 21.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest. In the victory above over Michigan-Dearborn, Lawson had 29 points while pulling down seven rebounds. Rochester will need to hone in on her to secure a win.

REBOUNDING BATTLE

This matchup will feature two of the top rebounders in the WHAC - Warrior Melanie Moore and Racer Alayha Allen - Moore (8.4 RPG) sits right behind Allen (9.1 RPG), and both have showcased their dominance on the glass.

Allen pulled down a staggering 19 rebounds in the Michigan-Dearborn contest, while Moore has led Rochester in rebounding in nine consecutive games.

COACH'S CORNER

Head Coach Jared Ocampo had this to say on the emphasis in practice:

"[We're focusing on] building on top of the positives. We are coming off a game where we had a lot of good things going for us. We want to continue to build on the pace from last Saturday. We want to continue to attack downhill with a purpose and apply pressure on both sides of the court.

We play some of our best basketball when we are in attack mode, taking advantage of transition opportunities. But none of that comes without getting stops on the defensive end. UNOH is a team that can score the ball so we will have to lock in on the defensive end for us to get the opportunities we want."

SPORTS INFORMATION SPOTLIGHT

Guard Imari Martin has had an impressive stretch with facilitating, averaging 6.7 assists per game over the last three contests.

AROUND THE CONFERENCE

#23 Indiana Tech has taken sole possession of first place in conference standings after defeating Concordia 61-34. #RV Siena Heights has begun receiving votes after a 9-1 start in WHAC play, and faces Concordia tonight.

Rochester is tied for fifth with the Madonna Crusaders.

Hussein Murray - RU Athletic Communications

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