Around the arc: Falcons look to hook Muskies in #NACCtion

MEQUON, Wis. – Concordia Wisconsin and Lakeland matchup on Saturday at 4:15 pm in a NACC contest inside the R. John Buuck Field House. Last season both teams played in the NACC Tournament Championship game.

 
NEWSWORTHY NOTES
• PLAYING BIG: Concordia Wisconsin has relied on the post play of Audrey Scharmer and Brianna Wagner many times this season, as they have combined for 160 points in the last six games. Wagner is averaging 14.0 points during that span, while Scharmer is adding 12.7 points per game.
• BOUNCING BACK: Having the ability to move on is important during a long season and the Falcons have been excellent at doing so. In Concordia Wisconsin's games following a loss they have outscored opponents 223-169 and have averaged 74.3 points per game, while only allowing 56.3 points per game.
• LIDDICOAT EFFICIENT: Arianna Liddicoat has been efficient valuing the basketball and has a team-leading 1.87 assist-to-turnover ratio. It is the highest since Camille Parsons posted a 1.93 assist-to-turnover ratio in 2013-14.
• SEEING DOUBLE: Audrey Scharmer has been making plays for the Falcons all season, but in three of the last four games she has recorded three double-doubles. The senior has averaged 11.8 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. In the 2017-18 campaign, the forward has recorded seven double-doubles.
• FROM WAY DOWNTOWN: The Falcons have been finding success from behind the 3-point arc, as they have shot 43 percent from deep, making 23-of-53 in the last four games. 
• SCOUTING LAKELAND: The Muskies have been steady this year, with an 8-6 overall record and a 5-4 NACC record. Lakeland sits one spot behind the Falcons in the standings, making this an important game for both teams. The Muskies average 65.8 points per game over the past four games. Lakeland ranks second in the NACC in steals per game (12.6) and fifth in rebounds per game (39.5).