SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana University women's basketball team will be at home over the holiday break as they host Peru State and College of Saint Mary. The Vikings and Bobcats will tip-off at 2 p.m. on Friday while Saturday's game vs the Flames will tip at 3 p.m.
Tip-Off
• The Vikings are currently on a four-game winning streak
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Sydney Rome set a career-high in points against Wayne State with 23
• The Vikings win over Wayne State on Monday was the second straight season they opened NSIC play against the Wildcats
• It is also their second straight NSIC opening victory
• The Vikings will host Peru State and College of Saint Mary after Thanksgiving
Series History
vs Peru State
• Augustana leads the all-time series 3-0
• All three games have been played in Sioux Falls and in the Elmen Center
• The two programs first meeting was on Dec. 11, 2003. Augustana won 112-28
• Augustana is averaging 100 points per game against the Bobcats while allowing just 38.3 ppg
• After playing in '03 and '04, the teams didn't play again until 2015
vs College of Saint Mary
• Augustana leads the all-time series 3-0
• All three meetings have been played on a neutral court
• The last meeting was in Maryville, Mo. back in 2004
• They first played in 1985 and again in 1986
The Last Time They Played
• Augustana vs Peru State College: Nov. 15, 2014, in Sioux Falls, SD; Augustana PSC 99-55
• Augustana vs College of St. Mary: Nov. 20, 2004, in Maryville, Mo.; Augustana defeated CSM 66-61
A look at Peru State
• Peru State is 2-5 on the year following Wednesday's 81-61 loss to Culver-Stockton
• The Bobcats have lost four straight games
• On the road this season they are 0-2
• They are averaging 65 ppg
• Abigail Niebrugge is the only Bobcat averaging double-digit points this season. She is averaging 12 ppg
A look at College of Saint Mary
• College of Saint Mary is 2-5 on the year following Wednesday's 84-69 loss to Midland
• CSM has lost five straight games
• On the road the Flames are 1-2
• They are averaging 71 ppg
• Their leading scorer is Pilar Aldrich, who averages 13.4 ppg through 7 games
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