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Paper Game on Nov. 2. While JBU does have several return- ers, there will be lots of new faces as well as the Golden Eagles try and find the right mix on the court. "I think we've got a chance to be re- ally good defensively right off the bat," Beschta said. "That's been a trademark for us. The question is how are we going to score? We're making up a lot of points. I don't know if we'll be able to do it with a stud or two, but I think we'll do it by committee. We have a lot of guys that are capable on any given night. We have the look of having some depth but I don't know yet." JBU will depend on seasoned juniors Rokas Grabliauskas (8.9 ppg), Densier Carnes (6.9 ppg) and senior post Quintin Bailey (5.7), who all played large roles on last year's team. Sophomore guards Luke Harper (5.9) and Ira Perrier — the team's best defender — also played a lot last year. The Golden Eagles also will have several newcomers enter the mix for playing time. WOMEN There's no doubt that the John Brown women's basketball team will have a dif- ferent look to it this season. That's inevitable when you lose an All-American like Baily Cameron, who rewrote numerous records in her four- year career, including the scoring mark. "I expect this group — compared to what people think — we're going to be overachievers," said head coach Jeff Soderquist, who's entering his 23rd season at the helm of the women's bas- ketball program. "I think we'll be better defensively We're really going to get af- ter people defensively and look a little different offensively. I think we're going to surprise some people. My expecta- tions are high of this team. "We're not going to have the glamour of an All-American like Baily, but we're going to outwork the people we play." The Golden Eagles, who went 17-13 overall and 13-9 in the Sooner Athletic Conference last season, opened their season against Crowley's Ridge College on Nov. 2. The biggest challenge for JBU will be replacing the offensive production lost off of last year's team. John Brown senior Jordan Martin is the team's top returning scorer at 7.7 points per game, while junior point guard Taylor Fergen averaged 7.4 points and is the team's leading returning re- bounder at 5.4 boards per contest. Senior forward Ally Teague of Ber- ryville, senior guard Sara Williams also return, as do sophomores Marta Mat- amala and Maddie Altman, who both significant playing time as freshmen. JBU has four freshman on the roster and they're all expected to help in some way. "I like all four of them," Soderquist said. "They're coachable. They're eager. They're working hard. I think it's a good freshman class." Bentonville 3600 S.E. Guess Who Dr. 479-802-6223 Tontitown 1032 Henri D Tonti Blvd. 479-717-6900 NOW iN 2 LOCATiONS! ♥ Lingerie Sizes: Small to 4x ♥ Adult Novelties ♥ Bachelorette Party Favors Find us on Facebook! 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Sunday, November 3, 2019 27 Northwest Arkansas Basketball v Continued from preceding page John Brown University men's basketball schedule Date Opponent Time Nov. 2 ..............................Crowley's Ridge College+ ..........................7 p.m. Nov. 8 .................................. vs. Missouri Valley# ...............................3 p.m. Nov. 9 ...................................... at Benedictine# ...................................5 p.m. Nov. 11 ................................. at Philander Smith ................................7 p.m. Nov. 15 ...................................Ozark Christian% ........................... 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 ..............................College of the Ozarks% ............................4 p.m. Nov. 21 .................... Southwestern Assemblies of God* ............. 7:45 p.m. Nov. 23 ...................................Texas Wesleyan* ........................... 2:45 p.m. Nov. 26 .................................Champion Christian ...............................7 p.m. Dec. 3 ............................................ Ecclesia ................................... 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 ....................................Philander Smith ..................................7 p.m. Dec. 14 ................................. at Crowley's Ridge ................................3 p.m. Dec. 31 ..........................at Missouri Southern State$ .................. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 2 ....................................Science and Arts* .......................... 7:45 p.m. Jan. 4 ............................. at Mid-America Christian* .................... 3:45 p.m. Jan. 9 .................................... Central Christian* ........................... 7:45 p.m. Jan. 11 ......................................at Langston*............................... 3:45 p.m. Jan. 16 .......................... at Southwestern Christian* ................... 7:45 p.m. Jan. 18 ....................................Oklahoma City* ............................ 3:45 p.m. Jan. 23 ................................ at Wayland Baptist* ......................... 7:45 p.m. Jan. 25 ....................... at Oklahoma Panhandle State* ................ 3:45 p.m. Jan. 30 ............................. Mid-America Christian* ...................... 7:45 p.m. Feb. 1 ..................................at Science and Arts* ........................ 3:45 p.m. Feb. 4 .................................. at Central Christian* ......................... 7:45 p.m. Feb. 6 .......................................... Langston* ................................. 7:45 p.m. Feb. 13 ..................................at Oklahoma City* .......................... 7:45 p.m. Feb. 15 ............................ Southwestern Christian* ..................... 3:45 p.m. Feb. 20 ......................... Oklahoma Panhandle State* .................. 7:45 p.m. Feb. 22 .................................. Wayland Baptist* ........................... 3:45 p.m. Feb. 27 .................................at Texas Wesleyan* ......................... 7:45 p.m. Feb. 29 .................. at Southwestern Assemblies of God* ........... 3:45 p.m. * Sooner Athletic Conference game + Toilet Paper Game # Benedictine College Classic in Atchison, Kan. $ Exhibition % JBU Classic John Brown University women's basketball schedule Date Opponent Time Nov. 2 ...............................Crowley's Ridge College............................5 p.m. Nov. 8 ............................... vs. Paul Quinn College# ............................8 p.m. Nov. 9 ..............................vs. Our Lady of the Lake# ..........................3 p.m. Nov. 12 ........................................ at Evangel ................................. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 .........................................vs. Lyon+ ................................. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 ......................................vs. Bellevue+.....................................2 p.m. Nov. 21 .................... Southwestern Assemblies of God* ...................6 p.m. Nov. 23 ...................................Texas Wesleyan* .................................1 p.m. Dec. 3 ............................................ Ecclesia ................................... 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 ................................. College of the Ozarks ..............................2 p.m. Dec. 14 ...........................at Crowley's Ridge College .........................1 p.m. Jan. 2 ....................................Science and Arts* ................................6 p.m. Jan. 4 ............................. at Mid-America Christian* ..........................2 p.m. Jan. 9 .................................... Central Christian* .................................6 p.m. Jan. 11 ......................................at Langston*.....................................2 p.m. Jan. 16 .......................... at Southwestern Christian* .........................6 p.m. Jan. 18 ....................................Oklahoma City* ..................................2 p.m. Jan. 23 ................................ at Wayland Baptist* ...............................6 p.m. Jan. 25 ....................... at Oklahoma Panhandle State* ......................2 p.m. Jan. 30 ............................. Mid-America Christian* ............................6 p.m. Feb. 1 ..................................at Science and Arts* ..............................2 p.m. Feb. 4 .................................. at Central Christian* ...............................6 p.m. Feb. 6 .......................................... Langston* .......................................6 p.m. Feb. 13 ..................................at Oklahoma City* ................................6 p.m. Feb. 15 ............................ Southwestern Christian* ...........................2 p.m. Feb. 20 ......................... Oklahoma Panhandle State* ........................6 p.m. Feb. 22 .................................. Wayland Baptist* .................................2 p.m. Feb. 27 .................................at Texas Wesleyan* ...............................6 p.m. Feb. 29 .................. at Southwestern Assemblies of God* .................2 p.m. * Sooner Athletic Conference game # Southwestern Assemblies of God Classic + College of the Ozarks Classic "I expect this group — compared to what people think — we're going to be overachievers." — John Brown University women's basketball coach Jeff Soderquist 811 Know What's Below For Arkansas: 811 or 1-800-482-8998 Arkansas One Call Call before you dig This space provided courTesy This newspaper