Final NCAA Women’s BB Stats Released (Apr. 1, 2005)

BILLINGS, MT – The NCAA released its final Division II women’s basketball statistical rankings this week, and Montana State-Billings was ranked in the top 45 in five team statistical categories.  The Yellowjackets were also ranked 31^st in the nation for won-lost percentage after going 21-7 (.750).

The Yellowjackets qualified for their ninth NCAA Tournament in the past 12 seasons behind a solid defense.  MSUB ranked fifth in NCAA II for field goal percentage defense, holding opponents to just 34.1 percent from the floor.  The Jackets were also 27^th for scoring margin (+11.4), 30^th for scoring defense (57.6 ppg allowed), 32^nd for rebound margin (+6.0), and 45^th for free throw percentage (73.4). 

MSU Billings narrowly missed making the top 50 for 3-point shooting.  The Yellowjackets averaged 6.0 made 3-pointers per game to rank 53^rd in the nation.

Senior center Robyn Milne (Richey, MT) was ranked in two individual statistical categories.  She blocked 104 shots—3.7 per game—to rank sixth nationally.  Milne’s 278 career blocked shots rank her 13^th all-time in NCAA Division II history.  She was also 25^th in the country for rebounds per game at 10.4.  Milne set new school records for career blocked shots and career rebounds this season.