Women's Basketball vs. Pikeville Pregame 1-23-19

Women's Basketball Jordan Alves

Lady Tiger basketball set to host University of Pikeville Bears on Thursday night

Campbellsville enters Thursday with a 70-8 record against Pikeville in history

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — To say Campbellsville has dominated the series against University of Pikeville would be an understatement. To say that trend will continue, could be a big risk. The Lady Tigers carry in a 70-8 record against the Bears in program history but Pikeville head coach Clifton Williams has turned this team around into a Top 35 team the last three years. 

The two meet on Thursday night in the Powell Athletic Center at 6 p.m. ET for the start of a doubleheader with the men's programs – which are both in the Top 25. 
 
Coverage begins on the CU Sports Network starting at 5:45. 

Coach Williams' squad even knocked off the Lady Tigers for the first time in the Ginger High Colvin era in the 2015-16 season, 74-71. But Campbellsville is coming is as one of the best teams in the country once again and is doing it in every facet of the game. The Lady Tigers lead the NAIA in assists, assists per game, scoring per game and you can't forget about their defense ranking No. 2 in total steals with 331.

Campbellsville (19-2, 5-0 MSC) vs. Pikeville (14-7, 3-2 MSC)
  • Campbellsville and Pikeville are meeting today for the 79th time in history. CU dominates, 70-8.
  • The very first meeting came back in the 1979-80 season with the Lady Tigers winning, 75-58.
  • Coach Ginger High Colvin is 20-1 overall and 10-0 while playing in the Powell Athletic Center.
  • The last loss to UPIKE in the Powell Athletic Center came on February 26, 2006, when the Lady Tigers were defeated 63-57.
  • In the Colvin era, CU is averaging 89.5 ppg in the 21 matchups. Pikeville is averaging 65.2 ppg. Thursday marks the fifth matchup between Coach Colvin and Coach Clifton Williams.
  • Coach Williams was named the Interim Head Coach for UPIKE in the 2015-16 season before that tag was removed after he led the Bears to the national tournament.
Tiger Clawz:
  • Jordan Doram became the 35th Lady Tiger to score 1,000+ points in her career. She reached the mark on Dec. 28 against Mobile.
  • Madison Stewart is inching closer to the feat as she is 66 points away.
  • Coach Ginger High Colvin coached in her 400th game against Lindsey Wilson on Jan. 12th.
  • Coach Ginger High Colvin has an overall record of 321-81.
  • CU enters its 45th season and has an overall record of 981-361.
  • Campbellsville is a perfect 13-0 when the Lady Tigers score over 90 points this season.
  • CU is also a perfect 8-0 while playing at home. The home winning streak is currently set at 12 games.
  • When CU leads at halftime, it has a 17-0 record.
  • CU is 13-0 against unranked teams this year - its lone to losses came against No. 4 Columbia and NAIA DII No. 25 St. Francis.
  • Since the St. Francis loss, the Lady Tigers loss, CU has rallied off seven straight wins to match its longest streak of the year.
Scouting Pikeville:
  • Pikeville enters this week after winning three of its last four games but doing so against the bottom three teams in the conference standings.
  • The two losses for the Bears came against Shawnee State (81-58) and Lindsey Wilson (76-68).
  • The defense is one of UPIKE's strong points as the Bears average 3.8 blocks per game and rank No. 23 with 206 total steals through 21 contests.
  • The shot eraser in the post is Elisabeth Latham as she averaged 1.6 blocks per game.
  • Rebounding is another strong point as UPIKE has grabbed 849 blocks (No. 13), averages 15 offensive boards per game (No. 16) and 35 defensive boards per game (No. 23).
Up Next for CU:
  • CU hits the road on Saturday for one of the biggest games of the year at Shawnee State. The matchup will feature No. 6 Campbellsville and the seventh-ranked Bears.
  • Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET in Portsmouth, Ohio.
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Players Mentioned

Jordan Doram

#14 Jordan Doram

F
5' 11"
Senior
Georgetown, Ky.
Madison Stewart

#23 Madison Stewart

G
5' 9"
Senior
Leitchfield, Ky.

Players Mentioned

Jordan Doram

#14 Jordan Doram

5' 11"
Senior
Georgetown, Ky.
F
Madison Stewart

#23 Madison Stewart

5' 9"
Senior
Leitchfield, Ky.
G