LAKE WALES, Fla. – This Thursday the Lady Royals face off against the Johnson Ave Maria Lady Gyrenes at home at 5:30. The Lady Royals come into tonight's contest with a 5-2 record and are 4-0 at home.
The Lady Royals success has been revolved around their ability to control the clock and their ability to grab offensive rebounds. Warner has grabbed 86 offensive rebounds this season, while their opponents have only grabbed 72.
The Lady Royals have won 2 of their 4 home games this season by at least 20 points and are averaging 67 points a game, while their defense has held opponents to a 61 point per game average.
Impact Players:
Daijah Turner leads the Royals with a 15.3 point per game average; Turner also leads the team with 40 assist and 25 steals.
Valeria Merlos is 2
nd on the team in points, averaging 11.6 points per game and leads the team in 3-pointers made with 24.
Alana St. Clair is averaging 10.0 points per game and is 2
nd on the team in rebounds with 36.
Cheyenne Daphney leads the team with 59 total rebounds and 14 blocks.
Team Comparison:
| Stat |
Lady Royals |
Lady Gyrenes |
| Field Goal % |
36% |
45% |
| Free Throw % |
72% |
65% |
| 3-Point % |
33% |
36% |
| Rebounds |
252 |
293 |
| Assists |
105 |
126 |
| Steals |
67 |
79 |
| Blocks |
20 |
23 |
Both teams have fairly even statistics through their first 7 games; the difference maker in this matchup will be who makes their Free Throws and who can limit the turnovers.
For more stats about the team please visit:
http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/Team/IndividualStats.aspx?association=10&sg=WBB&sea=NAIWBB_2018&conference=NAIWBB2_FSC&team=348
To view the game please visit:
https://portal.stretchinternet.com/warner/
