Looking at last season's rebounding numbers, it would be hard to tell Northern Illinois was typically out-sized every time out on the court.

Despite featuring only two 6-footers, the NIU women's basketball team out-rebounded opponents in 20 of 31 contests during the 2011-12 season. They did it on both ends of the floor, averaging more offensive and defensive rebounds than their opponents.

"We were good because we knew that was a weakness," NIU coach Kathi Bennett said. "[5-foot-10 forward Kim Davis] was a great rebounder, she led us in rebounding so we have to replace that."