No. 15 Gorillas Journey To Emporia State, Newman

PITTSBURG – The Pittsburg State University girls’s basketball staff is ready to hit the street and journey to Emporia, Kan., and Wichita, Kan., this weekend to finish a three-game week for the Gorillas.

Pittsburg State dispatched of Missouri Southern State University on Monday (Feb. 2), 72-66 at John Lance Arena to type a four-way tie atop the MIAA standings with the Lions, Fort Hays State University Tigers and University of Central Missouri Jennies. 

Thursday (Feb. 5), the Gorillas can be at Emporia State University to start the street journey. Tip off from W.L. White Auditorium is ready for five:30 p.m. (CST) towards the Lady Hornets. Saturday (Feb. 7), Pittsburg State will finish the weekend towards the Newman University Jets at Fugate Gymnasium with a 1:30 p.m. begin time scheduled.

Head Coach Amanda Davied

In her eighth 12 months as head coach of her alma mater, Davied owns a 164-66 (.713) file. During her tenure as head coach, she has guided the Gorillas to the Division II National Tournament 4 occasions (2025-23 & 2019) together with her debut season marking the primary coach in program historical past to information the Gorillas to a 20-win season. Last season, Davied was named the MIAA and KBCA Four Year College Coach of the Year after serving to lead the Gorillas to a 33-4 general file and a NCAA Division II Final Four look after claiming the MIAA common season, MIAA Tournament and Central Region Tournament championships. Davied has deep ties to this system first as a participant (1999-03), graduate assistant (2003-04) and assistant coach (2004-18) whereas serving because the lead assistant from 2007-18 for present Division I, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), head coach Lane Lord.

WBCA Poll Update

Released on Tuesday (Feb. 3), the Gorillas are No. 15 within the Division II Poll and are 16-4 general, 9-2 within the MIAA. Pittsburg State when ranked No. 15 is 5-2 with wins coming within the 1992-93 and 2010-11 seasons. As a Top 25 ranked staff within the WBCA Poll, the Gorillas all-time are 157-54 (.744) whereas being ranked for 112 featured weeks. Pittsburg State has featured within the Top 25 in a faculty file 27 straight editions of the WBCA Coaches Poll relationship again to final season’s opening ballot. Previous file for consecutive weeks featured within the WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll was 25, spanning from Feb. 9, 2016 – Nov. 28, 2017.

A Peek on the Gorillas

Pittsburg State is 16-4 general and 9-2 within the MIAA, at present a four-way tie for first within the convention standings. Picked to complete first within the MIAA Preseason Media Poll and third within the Coaches Poll, the Gorillas have made it to the NCAA Division II National Tournament in three straight seasons. Ja’Miya Brown leads the staff with 13.7 factors a recreation for the season, going 34-of-85 from behind the arc (.400) and hauling in 4.5 rebounds a recreation. The all-action guard combo of Marin Adams and Harper Schreiner have accounted for 504 factors (25.2), 231 rebounds (11.6), 111 assists (5.6) and 44 steals (2.2) whereas going 131-of-149 (.879) from the charity stripe. The MIAA chief for rebounds per recreation (10.0), Kaycee McCumber is including in 9.0 factors a recreation in 23.5 minutes. Clara Swearingen in her first season as a starter is averaging 7.9 factors a recreation and has knocked down 27 three pointers. Cambrie Phillips (5.4), Hannah Miller (5.1) and Amanda Byrnes (5.1) are key contributors off the bench. As a staff the Gorillas are scoring 73.3 factors a recreation whereas opponents are placing up 64.2. On the glass, Pittsburg State for the season is averaging 42.1 rebounds a recreation and holding a +7.2 benefit over opponents. 

Career Highs Set In 2025-26

Ja’Miya Brown: 36 factors vs. Western Colorado (Dec. 20). 11 rebounds at Northwestern Oklahoma (Nov. 20). 3 assists at No. 8 Fort Hays State (Dec. 13) and vs. St. Mary (Kan.) (Dec. 15). 6 steals at Cameron (Dec. 19). 2 blocks vs. Central Oklahoma (Dec. 4). 13 subject targets made and seven three pointers made vs. Western Colorado. 6 free throws made at FHSU. Amanda Byrnes: 8 rebounds vs. Central Oklahoma (Dec. 4). 5 blocks at Northwestern Oklahoma (Nov. 20). 7 subject targets made vs. St. Mary (Kan.) (Dec. 15). 5 free throws made vs. Newman (Jan. 8). Hannah Miller: 20 factors vs. Northern State (Nov. 14). 6 rebounds vs. St. Mary (Kan.) (Dec. 15). 3 assists vs. Northern State & St. Mary (Kan.). 2 steals vs. Northern State. 8 subject targets made 4 throws made vs. Northern State. 1 three pointer made at Cameron (Dec. 19). Harper Schreiner: 9 free throws made at Northeastern State (Jan. 3). Clara Swearingen: 20 factors vs. Angelo State (Nov. 30). 5 rebounds at No. 8 Fort Hays State (Dec. 13), vs. ASU & No. 8 Texas Woman’s (Nov. 25). 5 assists vs. Minnesota Crookston (Nov. 15). 4 steals vs. Arkansas – Fort Smith (Jan. 31). 7 subject targets made and 4 three pointers made vs. ASU. 8 free throws made vs. Rogers State (Dec. 6).

Double-Doubles in 2025-26

This season three Gorillas have recorded double-doubles, with all 9 situations being points-rebounds performances. Kaycee McCumber (6): 11 factors, 18 rebounds vs. No. 8 Texas Woman’s (Nov. 25); 15 factors, 15 rebounds vs. Central Oklahoma (Dec. 4); 17 factors, 15 rebounds at Rogers State (Jan. 14); 12 factors, 11 rebounds at Central Oklahoma (Jan. 17); 16 factors, 12 rebounds vs. Arkansas – Fort Smith (Jan. 31); 10 factors, 15 rebounds vs. Missouri Southern (Feb. 2). Harper Schreiner (4): 19 factors, 12 rebounds vs. Minnesota Crookston (Nov. 15); 12 factors, 11 rebounds vs. St. Mary (Kan.) (Dec. 15) and 18 factors, 10 rebounds at Northeastern State (Jan. 3); 12 factors and 12 rebounds at Rogers State (Jan. 14).Ja’Miya Brown (1): 20 factors, 11 rebounds at Northwestern Oklahoma (Nov. 20).

Schreiner Feeling Grand

Harper Schreiner turned the twenty seventh Gorilla in program historical past to attain 1,000 profession factors within the fourth quarter towards Newman (Jan. 8). The Eudora, Kan., recorded her twelfth profession double-double on the street towards Rogers State (Jan. 14), ending with 12 factors and 12 rebounds. In 120 profession video games carrying the Crimson and Gold, Schreiner has gathered 1,081 factors, 737 rebounds, 482 assists and 177 steals. Among Pitt State profession ranks, Schreiner is third in rebounds and assists, sixth in steals and is twentieth in scoring. With 4 extra made three pointers, Schreiner would turn into the 18th Gorilla to transform on 100 makes an attempt from distance for his or her profession. When she makes her a hundredth profession three pointer will turn into the 4th Gorilla in program historical past to have for his or her profession 100 made three pointers, 300 rebounds, 300 assists and 1,000 factors scored (Grace Pyle, 2021-25, Amanda Davied, 1999-03 and Leslie Dudley, 1996-00).

Consistent Mays

Macie Mays in two years with the Pittsburg State program, has scored 799 factors (12.5) in 64 video games. The El Dorado Springs, Mo., native is tied for the varsity file subject objective proportion file after going 10-of-10 from the sphere towards Northeastern State (Jan. 4, 2025) for a career-high 30 factors at John Lance Arena/Whetzel Court.

From Denver, Colo. to Pittsburg, Kan.

Senior Ashlyn Yow and junior Amanda Byrnes can be teammates on the collegiate degree for the third season in a row after transferring into Pittsburg State from fellow Division II program, Metropolitan State University – Denver (MSU – Denver). Yow appeared in 77 video games for MSU – Denver the place she completed with 411 factors (5.3), 140 rebounds (1.8) and 92 assists (1.2) whereas taking pictures .333 from distance. Byrnes performed in 51 video games as a Roadrunner, ending with 153 factors, 143 rebounds and 23 blocks in 12.9 minutes a recreation.

International Rillas

Marie Wembadjonga (Libreville, Gabon) and Karolina Kiraga (Wistka, Poland) have taken distinctive paths to finish up being teammates this season at Pittsburg State. Wembadjonga performed at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) final season the place she averaged 7.8 factors and seven.8 rebounds a recreation, the Gabonese nationwide started her collegiate profession in 2023-24 at Chipola College the place in 27 video games she averaged 4.3 rebounds and three.4 factors a recreation. Wembadjonga performed on the Lycee Joseph Ambouroue Avaro Secondary School in Gabon previous to taking part in collegiately. Kiraga will start her collegiate profession with the Gorillas after wrapping up a prep profession at Providence Classical Christian Academy in Rogers, Ark. Karolina (Lola) averaged 17.6 factors and seven.1 rebounds a recreation throughout her time at PCCA, being named an All-State performer three-times.

Five Gems

Pittsburg State options 5 gamers who performed highschool basketball within the state of Arkansas. Junior Ja’Miya Brown (North Little Rock | North Little Rock High School), Freshmen Marin Adams (Farmington | Farmington High School), Karolina Kiraga (Wistka, Poland | Providence Classical Christian Academy), Kaycee McCumber (Farmington | Farmington High School) and Cambrie Phillips (Cave Springs | Bentonville High School). Brown in her first season as a starter leads the staff with 13.7 factors a recreation and has made 34 three pointers at a .400 clip. Adams and McCumber are coming off three straight Arkansas State Championships (4A in 2023 & 24, 5A in 2025). This season, Adams is averaging 13.1 factors, 3.8 rebounds and a couple of.9 assists a recreation with McCumber corralling a MIAA main 10.0 rebounds a recreation to complement 9.0 factors. Coming off the bench, Phillips is averaging 5.4 factors and Kiraga, 2.0.

Magic Number 18

Early in her collegiate profession, Kaycee McCumber has already left her mark within the Pittsburg State file books with two freshman information. Hauling in 18 rebounds towards Texas Woman’s (Nov. 25) and registering six double-doubles up to now in 2025-26 to maneuver previous Harper Schreiner in 2022-23 who completed with 5 double-double performances throughout her MIAA Freshman of the Year marketing campaign. Lizzy Jeronimus (2011-12) got here away with 225 rebounds to guide all freshman with Harper Schreiner (2022-23) the one different freshman to eclipse 200 boards with 205. Janelle Klein (2003-04, 165), Karenna Gerber (2021-22, 164), Bethany Turnbull (1999-00, 158), Madison Northcutt (2015-16, 140), Amber Sanborn (1993-94, 138), Leslie Dudley (1996-97, 137), Dani Fronabarger (1989-90, 135), Sydney Holmes (2021-22, 132), Kami Scrivner (2001-02, 127), Lisa Cropper (1992-93, 122), Laura Glenn (2007-08, 117), Tracy Patry (2004-05, 114), Megan Scott (2018-19, 108), Kaylee DaMitz (2018-19, 104) and Macie Mays (2023-24, 101) spherical out the opposite freshman to perform the feat. Against Western Colorado (Dec. 20) she eclipsed 100 rebounds for the season, changing into the 18th Gorilla because the 1990-91 season to perform the feat. With her subsequent rebound would turn into the sixteenth Gorilla since 1990-91 to have a 200+ rebound season.

MIAA Preseason Poll

The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association on October sixth introduced the Preseason Coaches and Media Polls for Women’s Basketball. In the coaches ballot, Fort Hays State, Washburn, Pittsburg State and Central Missouri have been picked to complete first-fourth. Nebraska – Kearney, Missouri Western, Missouri Southern , Northwest Missouri, Northeastern State and Arkansas – Fort Smith rounded out the highest ten groups. Emporia State, Central Oklahoma, Rogers State and Newman accomplished the ballot in 11-14. In the media ballot, Pittsburg State was picked first and was adopted by Fort Hays State, Washburn and Central Missouri within the high 4. Rounding out the highest ten within the media ballot have been Nebraska – Kearney, Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri, Arkansas – Fort Smith, Missouri Southern and Emporia State. Northeastern State, Central Oklahoma, Rogers State and Newman have been picked to complete 11-14.

ESU Report

Emporia State is 11-10 on the season and 5-7 within the MIAA. Currently the Lady Hornets are tied for eighth within the league standings with Northwest Missouri. Emporia State this season on common is placing up 67.3 factors and permitting 67.7 to opponents, in MIAA motion these figures turn into 65.7 factors scored and 71.3 factors allowed per recreation. Kaitlyn Sanders leads the staff with 15.9 factors per recreation, going 106-of-131 (.809) from the charity stripe. Gracie Gilpin is the highest taking pictures menace from distance, going 47-of-150 (.313) this season and is averaging 12.6 factors a recreation. Macey Gandee is the highest rebounder at 6.7 boards a recreation. This season at dwelling the Lady Hornets are 8-2 general, 3-2 within the MIAA. Falling to Fort Hays State (82-64, Jan. 8) and Washburn (63-52, Jan. 15).

Jets Scout

Newman will enter the weekend with a 7-14 general file and sits at 1-11 within the MIAA. As a staff, the Jets are scoring 65.0 factors a recreation however permitting 66.9 on the season, in convention motion they’re placing up 58.8 factors and permitting 71.7. Newman leads the MIAA with 551 three pointers makes an attempt with their 161 makes rating second within the league and .292 proportion from distance the eleventh greatest within the affiliation. Leading the offense is Jaeden McMilin with team-highes for factors per recreation (15.6) and rebounds per recreation (6.9). Alexis Martin is the highest choice off the bench and is the opposite member of the staff to common in double figures for factors per recreation at 10.2 in 18.9 minutes. Martin to this point this season has transformed on 41-of-118 makes an attempt from behind the arc (.347) to guide the staff in all three classes. At dwelling this season the Jets are 6-6 on the season, 1-5 within the MIAA. The lone win towards convention foes was a 77-60 resolution towards Arkansas – Fort Smith (Dec. 6).

MIAA Stat Ranks (As of Feb. 3)

Team: Leads the MIAA with 74.3 factors per recreation with a +11.6 scoring margin, a staff three-point subject objective proportion of .380, opponent three-point subject objective proportion of .245 with opponents general from the sphere taking pictures .356. From the free throw line the Gorillas lead the MIAA with a .807 proportion. Rank second in three-pointers made per recreation (7.2) and rebounds per recreation (42.0). Third in rebound margin at +6.9 and common attendance at 943.0. Fourth in scoring protection (62.6) and subject objective proportion (.420).

Marin Adams: Leads the MIAA with a .891 free throw proportion. twelfth in factors per recreation (14.2) 14th in assists per recreation at 2.5 and seventeenth in three-pointers made per recreation (1.4).

Kaycee McCumber: Leads the MIAA with 11.4 rebounds per recreation and ranks fifth in free throw proportion at .867.

Harper Schreiner: Sixth in free throw proportion at .830 and assist-turnover ratio at 1.63. Seventh in assists per recreation at 3.3. 14th in steals per recreation at 1.5. eleventh in rebounds per recreation (7.5) and sixteenth in factors per recreation (12.5)

Ja’Miya Brown: tenth in three-pointers made per recreation at 1.8 and twenty second in factors per recreation (11.6)

Amanda Byrnes: thirteenth in blocks per recreation at 0.9.

Clara Swearingen: 18th in three-pointers made per recreation (1.4)

Cambrie Phillips: twenty first in blocks per recreation at 0.6 and twenty fifth in three-pointers made per recreation (1.2).