Owens (15-1, 0-0 OCCAC) at Sinclair (11-5, 1-0 OCCAC) January 10, 2015, 2 p.m. @ Sinclair C.C. 2014-2015 Owens Schedule
Date Opponent Time/Result Oct. 31 @ Wabash Valley L 68-61 Nov. 1 @ Olney Central W 91-61 Nov. 5 @ Glen Oaks W 74-51 Nov. 7 MERCYHURST NE ! W 87-59 Nov. 8 MONROE COLL. ! W 88-76 Nov. 12 WAYNE COUNTY W 89-27 Nov. 15 DELTA COLLEGE W 104-65 Nov. 28 @ Schoolcraft # W 75-55 Nov. 29 @ Kalamazoo Valley # W 77-51 Dec. 3 MOTT W 80-56 Dec. 13 @ Lake Michigan W 91-67 Dec. 19 @ Clinton ^ W 88-69 Dec. 20 @ Tohono O’odham ^ W 74-48 Dec. 21 @ Palm Beach St. ^ W 89-81 Dec. 30 @ Mott W 89-57 Jan. 5 ROANE STATE W 90-79 Jan. 10 @ Sinclair * 2 p.m. Jan. 14 CUYAHOGA * 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 EDISON * 1 p.m. Jan. 21 @ Lakeland * 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 @ Columbus State * 1 p.m. Jan. 28 @ Lorain County * 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 @ Cincinnati State * 1 p.m. Feb. 4 @ Cuyahoga * 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 SINCLAIR * 1 p.m. Feb. 11 LAKELAND * 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14 @ Edison * 1 p.m. Feb. 18 LORAIN COUNTY * 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 COLUMBUS STATE * 1 p.m. Feb. 28 CINCINNATI STATE * 1 p.m. March 3 District Quarterfinals (If Nec.) TBA March 6-7 District Final Four TBA ! - Owens Tip Off Classic # - Turkey Shootout @ KVCC ^ - Palm Beach Classic @ PBSC * - OCCAC game District Tournament @ Columbus, OH
Express Notes Harley’s Honors: Sierra Harley is the reigning OCCAC player of the week. It was the second time this year she has won the award. Six Is Super: Owens enters conference play with six OCCAC player of the week selections so far: Demy Whitaker (Nov. 16), LaKayra Carlisle (Nov. 30), Ashley Tunstall (Dec. 7, Dec. 21) and Sierra Harley (Dec. 14, Jan. 4). 15 And Counting: Owens has won 15 straight since opening the season with a loss on the road against NJCAA Division I Wabash Valley. They are four away from tying the program record of 19 straight. They also enter today’s game with a seven game conferene winning streak. Reynolds To The Rescue: Freshman guard Tatyana Reynolds scored 14 points, including nine crucial ones in the second half, to help Owens stave off a second half rally from Roane State on Monday.
Today’s Game
The No. 3 Owens Express women’s basketball team is looking for its 16th straight win as they travel to Dayton, Ohio to open conference play against the Sinclair Tartan Pride today. It will be the second game of league play for Sinclair following its 75-37 win over Lorain County last week. The Tartan Pride enter the game as winners of three straight and five of seven. The Express are coming off a tough 90-79 victory over Roane State Community College on Monday. In the game, Sierra Harley had a career-high 24 points, while Tatyana Reynolds added 14 off the bench.
Series History Owens swept Sinclair in their home-andhome last year and averaged 112 points per game in the process. Owens has won five straight over Sinclair dating back to the 2012-13 season. Furthermore, they are 39-12 against Sinclair since the start of the 1992-93 season. Head coach Mike Llanas is 17-5 against Sinclair since his tenure began in 2004-05.
OCCAC Standings
Sinclair Owens Columbus State Cincinnati State Lakeland Cuyahoga Edison Lorain County
OCCAC Overall 1-0 1.000 11-5 .667 0-0 .000 15-1 .857 0-0 .000 9-1 .750 0-0 .000 9-6 .692 0-0 .000 7-8 .692 0-0 .000 3-6 .583 0-0 .000 0-10 .385 0-1 .000 5-10 .667
Around the OCCAC Upcoming Games Saturday, January 10 Columbus State at Cuyahoga, 1 p.m. * Lakeland at Edison, 1 p.m. * Cincinnati State at Lorain County, 1 p.m. * Owens at Sinclair, 2 p.m. * Tuesday, January 13 Edison at Columbus State, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 14 Sinclair at Cincinnati State, 5:30 p.m. * Cuyahoga at Owens, 5:30 p.m. * Lakeland at Lorain County, 5:30 p.m. * Recent Results Tuesday, January 6 Jamestown 86, Lorain County 45 Niagara County 72 Lakeland 54 Roane State 83 Edison 47 Sunday, January 5 Owens 90, Roane State 79 * - OCCAC game
2014-2015 Sinclair Schedule
Date Opponent Time/Result Nov. 4 CEDARVILLE JV W 61-49 Nov. 11 UC-CLERMONT JV W 77-69 Nov. 13 OSU - LIMA W 81-58 Nov. 15 @ Schoolcraft L 75-48 Nov. 17 UC-CLERMONT JV W 64-60 Nov. 21 @ Cedarville JV W 56-51 Nov. 22 U. DAYTON CLUB W 66-55 Nov. 28 @ Mott L 64-62 Nov. 29 @ Henry Ford L 84-80 Dec. 3 WRIGHT ST. - LAKE W 84-35 Dec. 14 @ Wilmington JV L 79-74 (OT) Dec. 19 @ Wallace St. - Hance. L 70-43 Dec. 20 @ Shelton State L 78-48 Dec. 22 SOUTHERN STATE W 87-39 Dec. 30 IVY TECH W 103-57 Jan. 3 @ Lorain County * W 75-37 Jan. 10 OWENS * 2 p.m. Jan. 14 @ Cincinnati State * 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 @ Lakeland * 1 p.m. Jan. 21 COLUMBUS ST. * 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 @ Cuyahoga * 1 p.m. Jan. 28 EDISON * 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 LORAIN COUNTY * 2 p.m. Feb. 4 CINCINNATI ST. * 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 @ Owens * 1 p.m. Feb. 11 @ Columbus State * 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14 LAKELAND * 2 p.m. Feb. 18 @ Edison * 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 CUYAHOGA * 2 p.m. March 3 District Quarterfinals (If Nec.) TBA March 6-7 District Final Four TBA * - OCCAC Game District Tournament @ Ohio Christian University in Columbus, Ohio
Tartan Pride Notes Duo Averaging Double Figures: Sinclair is getting a team-high 12.9 points per game from O’sha Owens, while Jenae Curtiss is averaging 11.8 per game. Not far behind are Breanna Ball (9.9/game) and Alona Skipper (9.2/game) Conference Opening Blowout: Alona Skipper scored a team-high 16 points, while Breanna Ball added 11 as Sinclair routed Lorain County 75-37 in its conference opener this past weekend. Three other players had nine points, while Ashtin Brandon (12) and Timberlynn Donaldson (11) led the team in rebounds. Three Straight: Beginning with an 87-39 win over Southern State on Dec. 22, Sinclair has won three straight. They also defeated Ivy Tech 103-57 before the win over Lorain County. 5 on 5: The Sinclair Tartan Pride have five sophomores on their roster, which is the same number Owens has.