Saturday, December 1
Davidson, N.C.
4:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Georgia Southern
Jasmine Calin has averaged over 18 minutes a game off the bench.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Quest For Another SoCon Title Begins, Wildcats Host Eagles Saturday at 4 p.m.
11/29/2012 4:34:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
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Game Notes: #6 vs. Georgia Southern
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson Wildcats begin their quest to defend their Southern Conference Regular Season Title, which they shared with Appalachian State, when they play host to Georgia Southern Saturday at 4 p.m. in their home and SoCon opener at John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats (1-4, 0-0 SoCon) are fresh off a five-game road swing to open the year, the longest since an eight-game swing to open the 2009-10 campaign.
The Wildcats have already faced some tough national competition, playing North Carolina to open the Preseason WNIT, which took home the preseason tournament title and is currently ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press Top 25, and at Rugters after Thanksgiving. Rutgers was ranked 23rd at the end of last year and is recieving votes in the lastest AP Poll.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•This is the fifth time Davidson has played the Eagles to open league play.
•The Wildcats are coming off a school-record 12-1 home mark last year.
•They are currently riding a five-game win streak, and dating back to the 2010-11 season, have won 16 of their last 18 games.
•The 'Cats return four starters and 12 letterwinners from last year's 22-10 squad.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (37-31, 25-15 SoCon).
Last Time Out
•Davidson had a rough first half Wednesday in dropping a tough 46-43 road decision at Mercer.
•The Wildcats shot just 26 percent and trailed by ten at the break, but tied it up at 43-all late in the second half, only to fall just short in the closing seconds.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius tallied her 32nd career double-double with 18 points and 14 boards.
•She is averaging a double-double through the first five games at 14.4 ppg and 11 rpg.
•Dakota Dukes had 12 points at Mercer, nine of them to open the second half.
SoCon / Home Openers
•Davidson is 10-9 all-time in SoCon openers, going 6-4 at home during their 19-years.
•Last year the Wildcats opened at Western Carolina, capturing a 64-46 victory on their way to a school record 17-3 mark and tying Appalachian State for the regular season title.
•As far as home openers, the 'Cats are 15-16 all-time, but have gone 5-2 in the last seven seasons.
SoCon Numbers
•Aleksandravicius paces the league in rebounds at an even 11 a game, while ranking second in blocks.
•Barbara Sitton is first in steals per game (4.0) and second in assists (5.6 apg).
•Dukes is second in the league in field goal percentage at a sizzling 69.6 percent.
Preseason Honors
•Davidson was picked first in the SoCon preseason coaches poll and second in the media poll.
•Aleksandravicius was tabbed the preseason SoCon Player of the Year favorite, while she and Laura Murray were named to the coaches preseason all-league team for the second time.
Aleksandravicius & Murray - Record Watch
•Aleksandravicius is 138 points away from setting the all-time scoring mark, while she is 28 rebounds away from the rebounding record. She already holds all the career blocking records.
•At Mercer, she moved into 2nd all-time in made free throws (287) after going 8-for-8.
•Murray needs 120 more points to become the 16th Wildcat to clip the 1,000-point mark.
Series vs. Georgia Southern
•Davidson holds a 22-19 lead in the series since both teams first met in 1994. The 'Cats have won 18 of the last 22 meetings, including the last three.
•Last year the Wildcats took both games, including a 72-48 win at home. They have won 10 of the last 11 meetings at Belk Arena, with the lone defeat coming in 2009-10, a 58-47 setback.
Scouting the Oppositions
•Georgia Southern (1-2, 0-0 SoCon) has been off since defeating Kent State, 71-47, at the Georgia State Thanksgiving Tournament, Nov. 24. The Eagles had lost to host Ga. State the game before, 73-48.
•MiMi DuBose had a game-high 21 points, canning five treys, in the win vs. the Golden Flashes.
•The Eagles are led by Dubose (13.7 ppg) and Anna Claire Knight (11.7/7.3 rpg) in scoring.
•GSU, 8-22 last season, was picked to finish ninth in the preseason SoCon coach's poll.
•Head coach Chris Vozab is in her first season as a head coach.
•The Eagles return 11 of their 15 letterwinners and three of five starters from last year.
A Look Ahead
Davidson stays at home and hosts High Point, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. as part of a doubleheader.
Live Audio
Live Video
Game Notes: #6 vs. Georgia Southern
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For Information on tickets, click on the Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson Wildcats begin their quest to defend their Southern Conference Regular Season Title, which they shared with Appalachian State, when they play host to Georgia Southern Saturday at 4 p.m. in their home and SoCon opener at John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats (1-4, 0-0 SoCon) are fresh off a five-game road swing to open the year, the longest since an eight-game swing to open the 2009-10 campaign.
The Wildcats have already faced some tough national competition, playing North Carolina to open the Preseason WNIT, which took home the preseason tournament title and is currently ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press Top 25, and at Rugters after Thanksgiving. Rutgers was ranked 23rd at the end of last year and is recieving votes in the lastest AP Poll.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•This is the fifth time Davidson has played the Eagles to open league play.
•The Wildcats are coming off a school-record 12-1 home mark last year.
•They are currently riding a five-game win streak, and dating back to the 2010-11 season, have won 16 of their last 18 games.
•The 'Cats return four starters and 12 letterwinners from last year's 22-10 squad.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (37-31, 25-15 SoCon).
Last Time Out
•Davidson had a rough first half Wednesday in dropping a tough 46-43 road decision at Mercer.
•The Wildcats shot just 26 percent and trailed by ten at the break, but tied it up at 43-all late in the second half, only to fall just short in the closing seconds.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius tallied her 32nd career double-double with 18 points and 14 boards.
•She is averaging a double-double through the first five games at 14.4 ppg and 11 rpg.
•Dakota Dukes had 12 points at Mercer, nine of them to open the second half.
SoCon / Home Openers
•Davidson is 10-9 all-time in SoCon openers, going 6-4 at home during their 19-years.
•Last year the Wildcats opened at Western Carolina, capturing a 64-46 victory on their way to a school record 17-3 mark and tying Appalachian State for the regular season title.
•As far as home openers, the 'Cats are 15-16 all-time, but have gone 5-2 in the last seven seasons.
SoCon Numbers
•Aleksandravicius paces the league in rebounds at an even 11 a game, while ranking second in blocks.
•Barbara Sitton is first in steals per game (4.0) and second in assists (5.6 apg).
•Dukes is second in the league in field goal percentage at a sizzling 69.6 percent.
Preseason Honors
•Davidson was picked first in the SoCon preseason coaches poll and second in the media poll.
•Aleksandravicius was tabbed the preseason SoCon Player of the Year favorite, while she and Laura Murray were named to the coaches preseason all-league team for the second time.
Aleksandravicius & Murray - Record Watch
•Aleksandravicius is 138 points away from setting the all-time scoring mark, while she is 28 rebounds away from the rebounding record. She already holds all the career blocking records.
•At Mercer, she moved into 2nd all-time in made free throws (287) after going 8-for-8.
•Murray needs 120 more points to become the 16th Wildcat to clip the 1,000-point mark.
Series vs. Georgia Southern
•Davidson holds a 22-19 lead in the series since both teams first met in 1994. The 'Cats have won 18 of the last 22 meetings, including the last three.
•Last year the Wildcats took both games, including a 72-48 win at home. They have won 10 of the last 11 meetings at Belk Arena, with the lone defeat coming in 2009-10, a 58-47 setback.
Scouting the Oppositions
•Georgia Southern (1-2, 0-0 SoCon) has been off since defeating Kent State, 71-47, at the Georgia State Thanksgiving Tournament, Nov. 24. The Eagles had lost to host Ga. State the game before, 73-48.
•MiMi DuBose had a game-high 21 points, canning five treys, in the win vs. the Golden Flashes.
•The Eagles are led by Dubose (13.7 ppg) and Anna Claire Knight (11.7/7.3 rpg) in scoring.
•GSU, 8-22 last season, was picked to finish ninth in the preseason SoCon coach's poll.
•Head coach Chris Vozab is in her first season as a head coach.
•The Eagles return 11 of their 15 letterwinners and three of five starters from last year.
A Look Ahead
Davidson stays at home and hosts High Point, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. as part of a doubleheader.
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