Saturday, December 8
Coral Gables, Fla.
2:05 p.m.
Davidson College
at
No. 23 Miami
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Heads to Sunshine State to Battle No. 23 Miami
12/6/2012 2:45:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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Game Notes: #8 at Miami
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — Fresh off a 17-point home win over High Point on Wednesday, the Davidson women's basketball team will take on No. 23 Miami at 2:05 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
The Wildcats (3-4) and Hurricanes (6-1) will square off in Coral Gables at the BankUnited Center. 'Cats are playing thier seventh non-conference foe of the season, with this being the sixth on the road.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson's contest vs. Miami is the start of a four-game road swing. It's the team's second big road trip of the year as the 'Cats opened the season with a five-game road swing, facing North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Kennesaw State, Rutgers and Mercer.
•Its the first time the Wildcats have face a ranked opponent since their tilt with No. 17 Vanderbilt at the Commodores' Thanksgiving Tournament in '08-09. Davidson suffered an 82-50 setback.
•Davidson has never beaten a ranked opponent during its 34-year history.
•The Wildcats are also scheduled to face another ranked opponent in No. 14 Tennessee, Dec. 28.
•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 (39-31, 26-15 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson avenged last season's loss to High Point by rolling to a 59-42 home win Wednesday.
•The win was the 'Cats seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Going back to the 2010-11 campaign, they have now won 18 of their last 20 games at Belk Arena.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius recorded her 34th career double-double with 30 points and 15 rebounds. She hit a career-best 13 field goals and swatted away six shots.
•Katrin Chiemeka added double figures in the win with 10 points, her first double-digit game of the season.
•Davidson shot 54.2 percent in the second half and had a commanding 52-35 edge on the boards.
Aleksandravicius' Recent Domination...
•Aleksandravicius has been on a roll of late, registering her third straight double-double and fourth of the year in Wednesday's win. During her spurt, she is averaging 24 points and 13 rebounds.
•She is averaging a double-double through the first seven games at 18 ppg and 11.4 rpg.
•In the last four games, Aleksandravicius has picked up 21 of her 26 total blocks on the year.
•Aleksandravicius is a perfect 19-for-19 in the last five games at the free throw line.
SoCon Numbers...
•Aleksandravicius paces the league in rebounds and blocks (3.7 bpg), and is third in points.
•Barbara Sitton is first in steals per game (3.6) and second in assists (5.4 apg).
Aleksandravicius & Murray - Record Watch...
•Aleksandravicius is 84 points away from setting the all-time scoring mark, while she is three rebounds away from the rebounding record. She already holds all career blocking records.
•Wednesday, she set the program's all-time record for made field goals with 557 and counting.
•Laura Murray needs 113 more points to become the 16th Wildcat to clip the 1,000-point mark.
Series vs. Miami...
•This is Davidson's first time facing the Hurricanes and their first trip to the state of Florida.
Scouting the Opposition...
•Miami is off to a strong start, winning six of its first seven games including a 69-65 win over then No. 6 Penn State, Nov. 29. UM opened the season with wins over North Fla. (77-24) and Richmond.
•The Hurricanes are ranked 23rd in the latest AP Poll as they are riding a four-game win streak.
•The Hurricanes recently scored a 68-53 win over Alcorn State and are 4-1 on their six-game homestand. Their lone defeat came to No. 20 Tennessee, 79-67, back on Nov. 18.
•Three players are averaging in double digits, led by Morgan Stroman's 12.7 points per game.
•The 'Canes are outscoring their opponents 72-58 and shooting at a 41 percent clip from the field.
•Miami returns 12 of its 15 letterwinners from last year's 26-6 team that reach the NCAA Tourney.
•The Hurricanes were picked to finish fifth in the preseason ACC coach's poll.
•Stefanie Yderstrom was named to the All-ACC Preseason team. She is averaging 11.7 points.
A Look Ahead...
Davidson continues its four-game road trip with a visit to Gardner-Webb, Dec. 13, for a 7 p.m. tip.
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Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #8 at Miami
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Fresh off a 17-point home win over High Point on Wednesday, the Davidson women's basketball team will take on No. 23 Miami at 2:05 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
The Wildcats (3-4) and Hurricanes (6-1) will square off in Coral Gables at the BankUnited Center. 'Cats are playing thier seventh non-conference foe of the season, with this being the sixth on the road.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson's contest vs. Miami is the start of a four-game road swing. It's the team's second big road trip of the year as the 'Cats opened the season with a five-game road swing, facing North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Kennesaw State, Rutgers and Mercer.
•Its the first time the Wildcats have face a ranked opponent since their tilt with No. 17 Vanderbilt at the Commodores' Thanksgiving Tournament in '08-09. Davidson suffered an 82-50 setback.
•Davidson has never beaten a ranked opponent during its 34-year history.
•The Wildcats are also scheduled to face another ranked opponent in No. 14 Tennessee, Dec. 28.
•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 (39-31, 26-15 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson avenged last season's loss to High Point by rolling to a 59-42 home win Wednesday.
•The win was the 'Cats seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Going back to the 2010-11 campaign, they have now won 18 of their last 20 games at Belk Arena.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius recorded her 34th career double-double with 30 points and 15 rebounds. She hit a career-best 13 field goals and swatted away six shots.
•Katrin Chiemeka added double figures in the win with 10 points, her first double-digit game of the season.
•Davidson shot 54.2 percent in the second half and had a commanding 52-35 edge on the boards.
Aleksandravicius' Recent Domination...
•Aleksandravicius has been on a roll of late, registering her third straight double-double and fourth of the year in Wednesday's win. During her spurt, she is averaging 24 points and 13 rebounds.
•She is averaging a double-double through the first seven games at 18 ppg and 11.4 rpg.
•In the last four games, Aleksandravicius has picked up 21 of her 26 total blocks on the year.
•Aleksandravicius is a perfect 19-for-19 in the last five games at the free throw line.
SoCon Numbers...
•Aleksandravicius paces the league in rebounds and blocks (3.7 bpg), and is third in points.
•Barbara Sitton is first in steals per game (3.6) and second in assists (5.4 apg).
Aleksandravicius & Murray - Record Watch...
•Aleksandravicius is 84 points away from setting the all-time scoring mark, while she is three rebounds away from the rebounding record. She already holds all career blocking records.
•Wednesday, she set the program's all-time record for made field goals with 557 and counting.
•Laura Murray needs 113 more points to become the 16th Wildcat to clip the 1,000-point mark.
Series vs. Miami...
•This is Davidson's first time facing the Hurricanes and their first trip to the state of Florida.
Scouting the Opposition...
•Miami is off to a strong start, winning six of its first seven games including a 69-65 win over then No. 6 Penn State, Nov. 29. UM opened the season with wins over North Fla. (77-24) and Richmond.
•The Hurricanes are ranked 23rd in the latest AP Poll as they are riding a four-game win streak.
•The Hurricanes recently scored a 68-53 win over Alcorn State and are 4-1 on their six-game homestand. Their lone defeat came to No. 20 Tennessee, 79-67, back on Nov. 18.
•Three players are averaging in double digits, led by Morgan Stroman's 12.7 points per game.
•The 'Canes are outscoring their opponents 72-58 and shooting at a 41 percent clip from the field.
•Miami returns 12 of its 15 letterwinners from last year's 26-6 team that reach the NCAA Tourney.
•The Hurricanes were picked to finish fifth in the preseason ACC coach's poll.
•Stefanie Yderstrom was named to the All-ACC Preseason team. She is averaging 11.7 points.
A Look Ahead...
Davidson continues its four-game road trip with a visit to Gardner-Webb, Dec. 13, for a 7 p.m. tip.
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