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Lady Panthers face Okla. Panhandle St. and 2nd ranked Emporia St. on Thanksgiving weekend

#18 Drury Lady Panthers (5-0) – Ramada Plaza Hotel &
Oasis Convention Center Thanksgiving Classic
November 25-26, 2016 – 5:30 p.m.
Springfield, Mo. – O'Reilly Family Event Center
 
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Lady Panthers in Thanksgiving Classic
Drury enters the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Oasis Convention Center Thanksgiving Classic with a 5-0 record and #18 national ranking in NCAA-II.
 
The Lady Panthers are coming off of a 76-54 over Harding on Tuesday. Drury plays Oklahoma Panhandle State on Friday at 5:30, then have a showdown with 2nd ranked Emporia State on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
 
Event Schedule
FRIDAY- DRURY vs. Okla. Panhandle St., 5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY- Truman St. vs. Emporia St., 7:45 p.m.
SATURDAY- DRURY vs. Emporia St. 5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY- Truman St. vs. Okla. Panhandle St., 7:45 p.m.
 
Records
Drury: 5-0, ranked #18 NCAA-II
Oklahoma Panhandle St: 1-2
Emporia State: 4-0, ranked #2 NCAA-II
Truman State: 3-2
 
Head Coaches
Drury: Molly Miller (3rd year, 57-9)
Oklahoma Panhandle St: Charles Terry (5th year)
Emporia State: Jory Collins (7th year, 157-42)
Truman State: Amy Eagan (4th yr. 58-30 / 9th yr., 137-112)
 
Last Game
Drury: won vs. Harding, 76-54 (Tue.)
Oklahoma Panhandle St.: won vs. St. Gregory's 57-51 (Nov. 18)
Emporia State: won vs. Kansas Christian 122-40 (Sat.)
Truman State: lost at Missouri Southern St. 94-88 (Tue.)
 
Lady Panthers Notes
  • Lady Panthers will play the 500th game for in program history on Friday. Drury women's basketball has an all-time record of 398-101 and are just two wins shy 400 victories in team history.
  • Drury has won 27 consecutive home games dating back to Nov. 29, 2014. The streak started in a Drury Thanksgiving Classic that year.
  • Heather Harman has Drury's top scoring average at 15.8 points per game while Paige Wilson is averaging 15.6 points.
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Players Mentioned

Heather Harman

#15 Heather Harman

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5' 9"
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Paige Wilson

#20 Paige Wilson

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5' 8"
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Players Mentioned

Heather Harman

#15 Heather Harman

5' 9"
Junior
Guard
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Paige Wilson

#20 Paige Wilson

5' 8"
Senior
Guard
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