HEAD COACH CAROLYN KIEGER
- Carolyn Kieger was hired as the sixth head coach of the Lady Lions' basketball program on April 3, 2019.
- A 2019 Naismith Women's Coach of the Year Award semifinalist, Kieger guided Marquette to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2017-19).
- Kieger owns a 106-75 overall record, including a school-best 27-8 mark last season that included the Golden Eagles' first-ever outright Big East regular season title.
- She coached nine All-Big East selections the past three seasons, including the past two Big East Players of the Year, Allazia Blockton (2017-18) and Natisha Hiedeman (2018-19).
- Prior to her tenture at Marquette, Kieger spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Miami (Fla.)
- A four-year starter at Marquette from 2002-06, Kieger is the Golden Eagles' all-time assists leader and the only player in program history with at least 1,200 career points, 400 rebounds and 600 assists.
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2019-20 SCHEDULE
OPPONENT NOTES: RUTGERS
- 2019-20 Record: 14-2 Overall, 4-1 Big Ten
- Arella Guirantes leads the Scarlet Knights, and the Big Ten, with 19.7 points per game, while also averaging 7.1 rebounds per outing. Tekia Mack (13.4 ppg) and Khadaizha Sanders (10.6) are also averaging double-digit points per game.
- Head coach C. Vivian Stringer eclipsed 1,000 career wins last season and has guided her teams to 27 of 38 NCAA Tournaments, guiding three different schools to Final Four appearances.
- Series History: Rutgers leads 27-19
PLAYER TO WATCH: ALISIA SMITH
Junior Forward
- Smith leads the Lady Lions with 6.2 rebounds per outing as well as averaging 7.3 points per game while totalling 14 steals and 12 blocks.
- Posted double-digit rebounds in three games, including a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds vs. Towson.
- Ranked as a top-30 recruit at her position by Collegiate Girls Basketball Report (No. 28) and ESPN/HoopGurlz (No. 14).
BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
The Bryce Jordan Center, one of the premier collegiate basketball facilities in the nation, is the home of the Penn State Nittany Lions. Located on Curtin Road adjacent to Beaver Stadium, the spacious arena has a seating capacity of 15,154 for basketball and 16,000 for other events. The Jordan Center has a variety of uses, including athletic competitions, commencements and other academic events, trade shows, popular music concerts, artistic and cultural performances and family events. The Bryce Jordan Center is the largest arena in the state outside of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Credits:
Mark Selders, Craig Houtz