.png&width=48&height=48&type=webp)
Friday, December 21
Charlotte, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College
at
Charlotte
Hannah Early has provided a scoring option off the bench, pouring in close to six points a game.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Tangle With Cross-County Rival 49ers in Charlotte Friday Night
12/19/2012 10:08:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
Live Stats
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #10 at Charlotte
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. — After a seven-day break, the Davidson women's basketball team returns to the hardwood this Friday night when they battle cross-county rival the Charlotte at Halton Arena in their final game before the holiday break. The Wildcats and the 49ers are set to tip off at 7 p.m.
Please note: the originally scheduled radio broadcast is no longer available. However, fans can follow the action through live stats and Charlotte's live video, which can be found on the links above.
Davidson is playing its ninth non-conference opponent of the season and eighth on the road. The Wildcats have gone 3-5 thus far, including a pair of nationally-ranked foes in North Carolina (currently ranked 25th) and No. 23 Miami.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson continues on its four-game road swing with a trip to cross-county rival Charlotte Friday.
•The 'Cats are playing 12 of their first 15 games on the road to start the year.
•The 'Cats return four starters and 12 letterwinners from last year's 22-10 squad (17-3 SoCon)
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (40-32, 26-15 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson stopped a four-game road skid with a 59-56 win at Gardner-Webb last Thursday, Dec. 13.
•Laura Murray broke out of a shooting slump with a game-high 15 points, hitting four of the Wildcats' season-high 10 three-pointers. Prior to the GWU game, she had been just 3-of-25 from the field (2-11 on threes) in the last two games combined.
•Five Wildcats in all canned at least one three-pointer, with Hannah Early and Lillian McCabe hit a pair each and Alex Long drained another.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius set the program's all-time rebounding mark in the win.
•Davidson won its fifth straight in the all-time series against Gardner-Webb.
Aleksandravicius Dominates Down on the Blocks...
•Aleksandravicius has been on a roll of late, registering four double-doubles in the last five games, including an 11-point, 11-rebound effort last Thursday at Gardner-Webb.
•During her spurt, she is averaging 17.4 points and 10.4 rebounds, which included a 30-point, 15-rebound effort in a 17-point win over High Point at home, Dec. 5.
•She is averaging a double-double (15.7 ppg/ 10.3 rpg) and has 33 blocks (7th in nation at 3.67 bpg).
SoCon Numbers...
•Aleksandravicius- 2nd in the league in rebounds, 1st in blocks (3.67 bpg), and 4th in points.
•Barbara Sitton- 1st in steals per game (3.6, 23rd nationally) and 2nd in assists (5.3 apg).
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 Murray were named to the coaches preseason all-league team for the second time.
Aleksandravicius & Murray - Record Watch...
•Aleksandravicius is 69 points away from setting the all-time scoring mark, while she set the rebound mark with her double-double at Gardner-Webb to surpass Carolyn Kirsh's 878 boards.
•She already holds all the career blocking records and made field goals mark.
•Murray needs 93 more points to become the 16th Wildcat to clip the 1,000-point mark.
Series vs. Charlotte...
•Davidson trails the all-time series, 11-10, having dropped five of the last six meetings to the 49ers.
•The two teams have not met since Dec. 9, 2008 when Davidson hosted, but fell 72-64 after Charlotte used a 16-2 run in the final four minutes.
Scouting the Opposition...
•Charlotte, fresh off a 10-day break, scored a 57-47 road win at North Carolina A&T Tuesday night.
•The 49ers' 7-2 start is the third time in the last five years its won seven of its first nine games.
•Charlotte is a perfect 4-0 on the road, while sporting a 3-2 mark at Halton Arena. Its recent home win came against Stetson, an 81-73 triumph back on Dec. 8.
•Hillary Sigmon had 17 points in the win vs. N.C. A&T, while Amanda Dowe had a double-double, 11 points and 13 rebounds.
•Dowe is averaging a double-double (12.3 ppg/11 rpg) as is Jennifer Hailey (13.9 ppg/11.8 rpg).
•Charlotte returns all five starters and nine of its 12 letterwinners in Cara Consuegra's 2nd year.
•The 49ers are coming off an 8-6 league mark last year, 16-14 overall.
•Charlotte was picked third in the preseason A-10 poll, while Dowe earning all-preseaosn honors.
A Look Ahead
Davidson takes a break for Christmas before closing out December at No. 10 Tennessee, Dec. 28.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #10 at Charlotte
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. — After a seven-day break, the Davidson women's basketball team returns to the hardwood this Friday night when they battle cross-county rival the Charlotte at Halton Arena in their final game before the holiday break. The Wildcats and the 49ers are set to tip off at 7 p.m.
Please note: the originally scheduled radio broadcast is no longer available. However, fans can follow the action through live stats and Charlotte's live video, which can be found on the links above.
Davidson is playing its ninth non-conference opponent of the season and eighth on the road. The Wildcats have gone 3-5 thus far, including a pair of nationally-ranked foes in North Carolina (currently ranked 25th) and No. 23 Miami.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson continues on its four-game road swing with a trip to cross-county rival Charlotte Friday.
•The 'Cats are playing 12 of their first 15 games on the road to start the year.
•The 'Cats return four starters and 12 letterwinners from last year's 22-10 squad (17-3 SoCon)
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (40-32, 26-15 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson stopped a four-game road skid with a 59-56 win at Gardner-Webb last Thursday, Dec. 13.
•Laura Murray broke out of a shooting slump with a game-high 15 points, hitting four of the Wildcats' season-high 10 three-pointers. Prior to the GWU game, she had been just 3-of-25 from the field (2-11 on threes) in the last two games combined.
•Five Wildcats in all canned at least one three-pointer, with Hannah Early and Lillian McCabe hit a pair each and Alex Long drained another.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius set the program's all-time rebounding mark in the win.
•Davidson won its fifth straight in the all-time series against Gardner-Webb.
Aleksandravicius Dominates Down on the Blocks...
•Aleksandravicius has been on a roll of late, registering four double-doubles in the last five games, including an 11-point, 11-rebound effort last Thursday at Gardner-Webb.
•During her spurt, she is averaging 17.4 points and 10.4 rebounds, which included a 30-point, 15-rebound effort in a 17-point win over High Point at home, Dec. 5.
•She is averaging a double-double (15.7 ppg/ 10.3 rpg) and has 33 blocks (7th in nation at 3.67 bpg).
SoCon Numbers...
•Aleksandravicius- 2nd in the league in rebounds, 1st in blocks (3.67 bpg), and 4th in points.
•Barbara Sitton- 1st in steals per game (3.6, 23rd nationally) and 2nd in assists (5.3 apg).
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 Murray were named to the coaches preseason all-league team for the second time.
Aleksandravicius & Murray - Record Watch...
•Aleksandravicius is 69 points away from setting the all-time scoring mark, while she set the rebound mark with her double-double at Gardner-Webb to surpass Carolyn Kirsh's 878 boards.
•She already holds all the career blocking records and made field goals mark.
•Murray needs 93 more points to become the 16th Wildcat to clip the 1,000-point mark.
Series vs. Charlotte...
•Davidson trails the all-time series, 11-10, having dropped five of the last six meetings to the 49ers.
•The two teams have not met since Dec. 9, 2008 when Davidson hosted, but fell 72-64 after Charlotte used a 16-2 run in the final four minutes.
Scouting the Opposition...
•Charlotte, fresh off a 10-day break, scored a 57-47 road win at North Carolina A&T Tuesday night.
•The 49ers' 7-2 start is the third time in the last five years its won seven of its first nine games.
•Charlotte is a perfect 4-0 on the road, while sporting a 3-2 mark at Halton Arena. Its recent home win came against Stetson, an 81-73 triumph back on Dec. 8.
•Hillary Sigmon had 17 points in the win vs. N.C. A&T, while Amanda Dowe had a double-double, 11 points and 13 rebounds.
•Dowe is averaging a double-double (12.3 ppg/11 rpg) as is Jennifer Hailey (13.9 ppg/11.8 rpg).
•Charlotte returns all five starters and nine of its 12 letterwinners in Cara Consuegra's 2nd year.
•The 49ers are coming off an 8-6 league mark last year, 16-14 overall.
•Charlotte was picked third in the preseason A-10 poll, while Dowe earning all-preseaosn honors.
A Look Ahead
Davidson takes a break for Christmas before closing out December at No. 10 Tennessee, Dec. 28.
The Inside Out Show - Episode 7
Friday, January 31
Women's Basketball vs UMass Highlights
Thursday, January 25
Riana Doctor '26 - 'Cats on Tour Testimonial
Sunday, April 02
Deegan's Shot
Friday, February 24