Milne and Harvey Move up in National Stats Rankings (Feb. 22, 2005)

BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings women’s basketball players Robyn Milne and Shannon Harvey climbed in the NCAA statistical rankings this week. 

Milne, a senior from Richey, MT, moved up to No. 6 nationally for blocked shots per game (3.6) and to No. 30 for rebounds per game (10.0).  Harvey, a sophomore from Billings, climbed to No. 19 for 3-point field goal percentage.

The Yellowjackets, 17-6 overall, have four games remaining on their regular season schedule.  They play at Western Oregon Tuesday night and at Rocky Mountain College on Friday.  The Jackets finish the regular season next week with a pair of games at Western New Mexico.

MSU Billings is also ranked in the top 40 nationally in six team statistical categories this week.  The Yellowjackets are 13^th for field goal percentage defense (35.0), 30^th for scoring margin (+11.7) and field goal percentage (44.4), 36^th for rebound margin (+6.4), 38^th for free throw percentage (73.8), and 39^th for 3-point field goals per game (6.3).

The Jackets were ranked eighth in the most recent NCAA West Region poll.  The top eight teams in the final poll of the season qualify for the NCAA Tournament.  The next NCAA regional polls will be released on Wednesday.