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Saturday, January 26
Davidson, N.C.
2:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Elon
Senior Katrin Chiemeka is second on the team with 20 three-pointers.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
'Cats Close Homestand With SoCon Tilt vs. Elon Saturday
1/24/2013 4:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
Live Stats
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #19 vs. Elon
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For Information on tickets, click on the Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Looking to close out a season-long four-game homestand on a winning note, the Davidson women's basketball team hosts Elon Saturday afternoon for a 2 p.m. Southern Conference matchup at John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats are currently tied for second in the SoCon standings at 7-1 with Elon and trail Chattanooga by a game, which is 8-1.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson wraps up its season-long four-game homestand by hosting Elon Saturday afternoon.
•The 'Cats, winners of six of their last seven games, are 2-1 so far on the homestand.
•Dating back to Jan. 13, 2012, they have won 19 of their past 22 SoCon games, including 10 at home.
•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 (46-35, 32-16 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson moved to 7-1 in SoCon action with a convincing 88-48 win vs. UNCG on Wednesday.
•The Wildcats led at the break 40-21 and then scored a season-best 48 points in the second half.
•They shot 50.7 percent for the game and tied a single-game school record with 28 assists.
•11 'Cats in all scored, with Laura Murray and Sophia Aleksandravicius had 14 apiece, while Sarah Davis chipped in 11 points. Mel Giegerich had a career-best six points off the bench.
•As a team, Davidson got season highs of 48 points in the paint and 18 second-chance points.
Aleksandravicius & Murray Lead Team...
•The senior has tallied eight double-doubles and has four vs. SoCon.
•Aleksandravicius is averaging team bests of 14.1 points and 9.7 rebounds (2nd in SoCon).
•In six home games this year, the senior is averaging a double-double (18.8 points / 10.3 rebounds)
•Murray is averaging 15.6 points in the last five games and scored in double digits in four of them.
•She has scored in double digits in eight of the last 10 games, hitting for 15 or more in half of them.
Home Stats...
•The 'Cats are 5-1 on the season at home and have won 17 of their past 19 in the last two years.
•They are outscoring the opposition 65-50, while shooting 44.3 percent and 74.1 percent at the line.
•The defense has held opponents to 31.8 percent shooting and forced 119 turnovers (20 a game) with 79 steals (13.2). It also is averaging 39 boards, with a total of 69 on offense (11.5 per game).
SoCon Rankings...
•Davidson is among the top teams in the SoCon: scoring defense (3rd, 55.7), field goal (4th, .399), three-point (4th, .317) and free throw (2nd, .718) percentages, blocks (2nd, 4.5), assists (2nd, 15.1) and steals (2nd, 10.8).
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.
Series vs. Elon...
•Davidson holds a 16-6 advantage in the all-time series, dating back to 1977. The Wildcats have won six of the past eight meetings, including the last three straight.
•Last year Davidson swept the two-game series, including a 75-66 home win. Aleksandravicius and Murray each for for 20 points, getting 23 and 21, respectively, in the victory.
Scouting the Opposition
•Elon picked up its sixth straight win with a 61-56 road victory at Coll. of Charleston, Jan. 20.
•Kelsey Evans had 19 points and eight rebounds in the win, while Ali Ford had 13 points.
•Evans has averages of 14.3 points (8th in SoCon) and 9.4 rebounds (3rd in SoCon) on the season.
•Ford paces the Phoenix with a 16.4 point per game average (2nd in SoCon).
•Ford and Evans were both preseason All-SoCon picks after earn all-league honors last year.
•Elon is 3-5 on the road, but a perfect 3-0 in SoCon games (wins at CofC, Wofford and Western)
•The Phoenix are 2nd in the SoCon in field goal (.425), three-point (.325) and free throw percentages (.715). They are third in scoring (66.6), but are ninth in points allowed (63.5).
A Look Ahead
The Wildcats take to the road for a three-game swing, starting at Western Carolina, Jan. 28.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #19 vs. Elon
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For Information on tickets, click on the Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Looking to close out a season-long four-game homestand on a winning note, the Davidson women's basketball team hosts Elon Saturday afternoon for a 2 p.m. Southern Conference matchup at John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats are currently tied for second in the SoCon standings at 7-1 with Elon and trail Chattanooga by a game, which is 8-1.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson wraps up its season-long four-game homestand by hosting Elon Saturday afternoon.
•The 'Cats, winners of six of their last seven games, are 2-1 so far on the homestand.
•Dating back to Jan. 13, 2012, they have won 19 of their past 22 SoCon games, including 10 at home.
•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 (46-35, 32-16 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson moved to 7-1 in SoCon action with a convincing 88-48 win vs. UNCG on Wednesday.
•The Wildcats led at the break 40-21 and then scored a season-best 48 points in the second half.
•They shot 50.7 percent for the game and tied a single-game school record with 28 assists.
•11 'Cats in all scored, with Laura Murray and Sophia Aleksandravicius had 14 apiece, while Sarah Davis chipped in 11 points. Mel Giegerich had a career-best six points off the bench.
•As a team, Davidson got season highs of 48 points in the paint and 18 second-chance points.
Aleksandravicius & Murray Lead Team...
•The senior has tallied eight double-doubles and has four vs. SoCon.
•Aleksandravicius is averaging team bests of 14.1 points and 9.7 rebounds (2nd in SoCon).
•In six home games this year, the senior is averaging a double-double (18.8 points / 10.3 rebounds)
•Murray is averaging 15.6 points in the last five games and scored in double digits in four of them.
•She has scored in double digits in eight of the last 10 games, hitting for 15 or more in half of them.
Home Stats...
•The 'Cats are 5-1 on the season at home and have won 17 of their past 19 in the last two years.
•They are outscoring the opposition 65-50, while shooting 44.3 percent and 74.1 percent at the line.
•The defense has held opponents to 31.8 percent shooting and forced 119 turnovers (20 a game) with 79 steals (13.2). It also is averaging 39 boards, with a total of 69 on offense (11.5 per game).
SoCon Rankings...
•Davidson is among the top teams in the SoCon: scoring defense (3rd, 55.7), field goal (4th, .399), three-point (4th, .317) and free throw (2nd, .718) percentages, blocks (2nd, 4.5), assists (2nd, 15.1) and steals (2nd, 10.8).
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.
Series vs. Elon...
•Davidson holds a 16-6 advantage in the all-time series, dating back to 1977. The Wildcats have won six of the past eight meetings, including the last three straight.
•Last year Davidson swept the two-game series, including a 75-66 home win. Aleksandravicius and Murray each for for 20 points, getting 23 and 21, respectively, in the victory.
Scouting the Opposition
•Elon picked up its sixth straight win with a 61-56 road victory at Coll. of Charleston, Jan. 20.
•Kelsey Evans had 19 points and eight rebounds in the win, while Ali Ford had 13 points.
•Evans has averages of 14.3 points (8th in SoCon) and 9.4 rebounds (3rd in SoCon) on the season.
•Ford paces the Phoenix with a 16.4 point per game average (2nd in SoCon).
•Ford and Evans were both preseason All-SoCon picks after earn all-league honors last year.
•Elon is 3-5 on the road, but a perfect 3-0 in SoCon games (wins at CofC, Wofford and Western)
•The Phoenix are 2nd in the SoCon in field goal (.425), three-point (.325) and free throw percentages (.715). They are third in scoring (66.6), but are ninth in points allowed (63.5).
A Look Ahead
The Wildcats take to the road for a three-game swing, starting at Western Carolina, Jan. 28.
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