2023-24 Monmouth Women's Basketball Game Eleven Preview
                                                                                       
Monmouth Hawks (6-4) vs. Georgian Court (1-9)
Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.  
OceanFirst Bank Center - West Long Branch, N.J.

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OPENING TIP
• The Hawks plays the second game of a four-game homestand and closes out non-conference play as it welcomes Georgian Court to the OceanFirst Bank Center.
• Monmouth is riding a four-game win streak as it returns to action for the first time in nearly 10 days.
• Kaci Donovan led the Hawks with 18 points last time out as the Hawks beat Loyola (Md.).
• MU has shot 44% or better from the field in three straight games and six times this season.
• Monmouth has currently won four straight games, it's the second longest win streak under head coach Ginny Boggess (longest-five games from Mar. 4-12, 2023).
• The Hawks are 3-2 at home this season. Monmouth is 20-12 when playing in the OceanFirst Bank Center under head coach Ginny Boggess.
• MU has taken advantage of its chances from three-point range during the current win streak. The Hawks have hit 33 triples during this stretch. Kaci Donovan leads the team with 14 three-pointers during the streak.
• The Hawks had a big day on the block against Loyola. Monmouth finished with eight blocks in the contest. It was the fourth time this season the Hawks have recorded eight or more blocks in a game.
• Monmouth was 14-for-18 from the foul line against Loyola. The Hawks improve to 4-1 on the year when they make 10 or more free throws in a game.
• During the current win streak, Kaci Donovan, Jania Hall and Taisha Exanor are all averaging better than nine points per game.
• The Hawks moved to 6-2 on the season when they outrebound their opponent. 

40-40 VISION
The Hawks shot 44.9% from the field versus Loyola in their last game. It marked the third straight contest and sixth time this season that the Hawks have shot 40% or better from the field. Monmouth shot a season-best 50% in the win over St. John's. The Hawks are 5-1 this season when they shot 40% or better from the field. 

LET'S GO STREAKING
Monmouth stretched its current win streak to four straight games with a victory over Loyola last time out. During the current streak, the Hawks are outscoring opponents by a +16.5 margin and outrebounding opponents by a +11.0 margin. During the current streak, Kaci Donovan is averaging a team-best 16.8 points per game. Belle Kranbuhl is pulling down a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game during the streak.

DON'T I KNOW YOU
When Georgian Court arrives at the OceanFirst Bank Center, the Lions will lean on head coach Jasmina (Jazz) Perazic to find their way around the building. Perazic was an assistant coach for Monmouth and the women's basketball team from 2010-11 until 2014-15.

WE'LL TAKE THE CHARITY
Monmouth went 14-for-18 from the foul line against Loyola. Jania Hall was 3-for-4 to lead a group of six Hawks that hit at least two shots from the charity stripe. MU improves to 4-1 on the year when it makes 10 or more free throws in a game this season. Ariana Vanderhoop has been the Hawks' most effective foul shooter as she is 16-for-21 from the charity stripe this season while Hall is 16-for-22.

SEEING DOUBLE
The Hawks had two players score in double figures against Loyola - Kaci Donovan (18) and Jania Hall (15). Donovan has now scored in double figures in seven of ten games this season for the Hawks. Hall has reached double figures in two of the last three games and four times this season. 

NOT IN MY HOUSE
Monmouth recorded eight blocks last time out against Loyola. The effort was led by four blocks from Belle Kranbuhl. Entering play Sunday, the Hawks ranked 11th nationally in blocks per game (5.9). The Hawks have blocked at least three shots in nine of 10 games this season and have eight or more blocks in four contests. Kranbuhl leads MU with 22 blocks this season while Taisha Exanor has added 13 blocks. 

IT'S GOOD TO BE HOME
Monmouth has played well inside the OceanFirst Bank Center. The Hawks are 3-2 at home this season and outscoring opponents by a +4.0 margin and outrebounding opponents by a +10.4 margin. Kaci Donovan is averaging a team-high 14.4 points per game at home.

The Hawks are 20-12 all-time when playing on their home court under head coach Ginny Boggess.

SCOUTING THE LIONS
Georgian Court picked up its first win of the year, 63-61 over Goldey Beacom on Saturday. The Lions sit at 1-9 on the year and are led by Safiatu Kolliegbo, who is averaging 13.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Imani Gillette is adding 11 points and six rebounds per game.

UP NEXT
Monmouth begins its Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Title defense when it opens conference play by hosting William & Mary on Friday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.