OPENING TIP: Dixie State women's basketball will host Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin this weekend in a pair of home WAC games.
FAST BREAK
• Dixie State is coming off a 1-0 weekend, taking down Chicago State 82-70.
• The Trailblazers are 7-12 overall on the season and have a 3-5 record in the WAC.
• DSU is on a one game winning streak.
• The Blazers have returned just two starters from last year.
• Dixie State was picked No. 12 in the WAC preseason polls.
• Head Coach
JD Gustin is in his sixth season at the helm of the Trailblazers.
BLAZERS - PARTY OF SEVEN: Due to COVID-19 protocols, DSU had just seven Trailblazers dressed for the game vs. Chicago State. All seven, contributed in scoring with Shaniajah Davison breaching a season high and
Vegas Camacho breaching a career high.
Maggie McCord got her first collegiate start. All five starters played over 30 minutes. There were four total Blazers who scored in double figures. Davision and
Emily Isaacson each recorded double-doubles.
FIRST WIN OVER DIVISION I OPPONENT: Dixie State picked up it's first win over a Division I program against Tarleton State on Dec. 30.
Emily Isaacson led DSU with a career high of 25 points popping off of 15 points in the fourth quarter. The Trailblazers had battled as they switched lead changes three different times and the scored tied five times.
BEANS AND THE TRIPLE DOUBLE: Junior,
Breaunna Gillen recorded a triple double against Life Pacific with 14 points, 10 Rebounds and 11 Assists. She's the second Trailblazer in school history to record a triple double.
Previously during the 2009-10 season, Deanna Daniels recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds and 12 steals. The 12 steals is the current school record.
HOME SWEET HOME: Since joining the NCAA ranks in 2006-07, Dixie State has played to a 119-63 (.653) overall record in the Burns Arena. Under Head Coach
JD Gustin, DSU is 40-30 (.571) at home which includes the 6-5 record this season
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ON THE DUSTY TRAIL: Dixie State has a 73-105 (.410) record on the road since joining the NCAA in 2006-07. Under Head Coach
JD Gustin, the Blazers are 20-39 (.338) on the road. The Trailblazers are currently 1-7 on the road this year.
RECORD BREAKING SEASON DEBUT: Dixie State started the 2021-22 season off with a bang. After not playing a single game in nearly a year, the Trailblazers opened with a record breaking game in the 107-57 win over Life Pacific.
• Tied the most points in a single game with 107
• Broke the record for most made 3-point field goals in a game.
• Broke the record for most attempted 3-point field goals in a game.
• #4 in school history in largest victory margin with 50 points
• Tied #3 in school history for assists in a game with 28.
TRAILBLAZERS IN THE WAC: Dixie State has several Trailblazers a top the WAC statistical standings. Here's the breakdown.
3FGM - No. 1 -
Emily Isaacson - 52 made
SCORING - No.5 -
Breaunna Gillen - 220 Pts - 15.6 PPG
REBOUNDING - No. 3 -
Emily Isaacson - 156 Rebounds - 8.2 RPG
ASSISTS - No. 2 -
Breaunna Gillen - 98 total - 5.2 APG
3FG% - No. 4 -
Maggie McCord - .442
Sam Houston Quick Facts
• The Bearkats come into the game with a 8-12 overall record and are 3-6 in WAC play.
• Sam Houston is on a three game winning streak.
• Ravon Justice leads SHSU and is in her fourth season.
Bearkats vs. Blazers
• This will be the first match up between Sam Houston and Dixie State.
• Dixie has never played SHSU in the Burns before.
• The Blazers have never matched up with the Bearkats under Head Coach Gustin.
Stephen F. Austin Quick Facts
• The Lumberjacks come into the game with a 17-3 overall record and are 8-0 in WAC play.
• SFA is on a nine game winning streak.
• Mark Kellog leads SFA and is in his sixth season.
Lumberjacks vs. Blazers
• This will be the first match up between Stephen F. Austin and Dixie State.
• Dixie has never played SFA in the Burns before.
• The Blazers have never matched up with the Lumberjacks under Head Coach Gustin.
UP NEXT: Dixie State will hit the road to take on New Mexico State (Feb.10) and Grand Canyon (Feb. 12).
