Friday, November 7
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
College of Charleston
Photo by: Sideline Sports
Wildcats Host Pair of SoCon Matches, Participate in Dig for the Cure Friday
11/6/2008 3:25:23 PM | Volleyball
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson Wildcat volleyball team is partnering with more than 200 colleges and high schools across the country to participate in the sixth annual Dig for the Cure, hosting the College of Charleston at Belk Arena Friday night. The 'Cats will also welcome The Citadel Bulldogs to Belk Saturday evening, with the match time moved to 7 p.m.
Davidson volleyball players and staff have been collecting pledges, either in per dig amounts or flat donations, and there will be an opportunity to donate Friday night as well as to purchase Dig for the Cure T-shirts for $15. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation, which raises money for breast cancer research. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to Friday night's match.
"I'm really proud of our team for the effort they are taking to make Friday's Dig for the Cure event a great success," head coach Tim Cowie said. "Their commitment to such a worthy community service effort will help the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, all the while educating them on the serious subject of breast cancer."
Dig for the Cure was founded by former Davidson Volleyball coach Lisa Marston, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor. Marston started the event in 2003 with the goal of combining her program's community service efforts towards the worthy and personal fight against breast cancer. This year, the event's nation-wide goal is $375,000.
Scouting the Cougars
The Cougars enter the weekend with an overall record of 20-6 and a Southern-division leading 13-1 record, tied for first in the SoCon with North divison leading Samford. Emily Sawin leads with an average of 3.33 kills/set with a team-high 300 kills. Cole Dawley sets up the offensive attack with 10.33 assists per game and is second on the team with 2.42 digs/set. Emily Shelton leads the team with 4.44 digs per game. Charleston is coming off a 3-0 defeat of the Citadel Wednesday, in front of a record-high 1,547 fans in the final match at John Kresse Arena. Charleston holds an 18-6 all-time advantage over Davidson and has won the last 17 meetings including a 3-0 decision early this season on October 4.
Scouting the Bulldogs
The Bulldogs enter the weekend with an 8-20 overall record and are in last place in the South division with a 1-13 SoCon record. Jessica Maas leads the team with 265 kills, averaging 2.98/set, followed by Rachel Sanders (257) and Tatum Jestila (216). Emily Hill directs the Bulldog offense, leading the team with 611 assists, while Jestila (334 digs) and Sanders (322) share the defensive burden. Jestila is also a serving threat for The Citadel with a team-best 30 aces. The Bulldogs are coming off three straight 0-3 losses against Furman, Wofford and at Charleston.
Next Up
The Wildcats will finish the regular season with a pair of home matches against Wofford (6 p.m., Fri, Nov. 14) and Furman (2 p.m., Sun., Nov. 16).
Davidson volleyball players and staff have been collecting pledges, either in per dig amounts or flat donations, and there will be an opportunity to donate Friday night as well as to purchase Dig for the Cure T-shirts for $15. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation, which raises money for breast cancer research. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to Friday night's match.
"I'm really proud of our team for the effort they are taking to make Friday's Dig for the Cure event a great success," head coach Tim Cowie said. "Their commitment to such a worthy community service effort will help the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, all the while educating them on the serious subject of breast cancer."
Dig for the Cure was founded by former Davidson Volleyball coach Lisa Marston, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor. Marston started the event in 2003 with the goal of combining her program's community service efforts towards the worthy and personal fight against breast cancer. This year, the event's nation-wide goal is $375,000.
Scouting the Cougars
The Cougars enter the weekend with an overall record of 20-6 and a Southern-division leading 13-1 record, tied for first in the SoCon with North divison leading Samford. Emily Sawin leads with an average of 3.33 kills/set with a team-high 300 kills. Cole Dawley sets up the offensive attack with 10.33 assists per game and is second on the team with 2.42 digs/set. Emily Shelton leads the team with 4.44 digs per game. Charleston is coming off a 3-0 defeat of the Citadel Wednesday, in front of a record-high 1,547 fans in the final match at John Kresse Arena. Charleston holds an 18-6 all-time advantage over Davidson and has won the last 17 meetings including a 3-0 decision early this season on October 4.
Scouting the Bulldogs
The Bulldogs enter the weekend with an 8-20 overall record and are in last place in the South division with a 1-13 SoCon record. Jessica Maas leads the team with 265 kills, averaging 2.98/set, followed by Rachel Sanders (257) and Tatum Jestila (216). Emily Hill directs the Bulldog offense, leading the team with 611 assists, while Jestila (334 digs) and Sanders (322) share the defensive burden. Jestila is also a serving threat for The Citadel with a team-best 30 aces. The Bulldogs are coming off three straight 0-3 losses against Furman, Wofford and at Charleston.
Next Up
The Wildcats will finish the regular season with a pair of home matches against Wofford (6 p.m., Fri, Nov. 14) and Furman (2 p.m., Sun., Nov. 16).
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