Alex Richard
6’0 Freshman Forward
Marissa Selner
5’10 Sophmore Forward
Taylor Schmidt
5’6 Freshman Guard
Taylor Schmidt of Algoma and Marissa Selner and Alex Richard of Kewaunee have all played key roles in helping UW-Oshkosh advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championships. The Titans won the WIAC conference tournament by beating UW-Stevens Point and UW-Superior and opened the NCAA tournament with a 71-61 win over Saint Mary’s University (MN) last Friday with Schmidt scoring 13 points while Selner added 12 points and 8 rebounds. On Saturday, Oshkosh beat Washington University (MO) 72-66 with the trio combining for 17 points. WDOR Sports recenlty talked with coach Brad Fischer about each player…
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Schmidt is averaging 10.2 ppg, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and is shooting 75.8% from the free throw line.
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Selner is averaging 5.5 ppg and 3.9 rebounds per game.
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Richard is averaging 3.3 ppg and 4.0 rebounds per game.
The Titans will play UW-Whitewater in Greencastle, Indiana at 4:00 on Friday. The Warhawks beat UW-Oshkosh 64-46 and 72-66 during the WIAC regular season.
*Photos courtesy of UW-Oshkosh Sports Information
