Saturday, December 21
Davidson, N.C.
1:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Charlotte
Hannah Early is averaging 14.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, both second-best on the team.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Battle Cross-County Rival Charlotte Saturday
12/18/2013 12:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
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Game Notes: #12 vs. Charlotte (pdf)
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For ticket information for home games, click on season or single game to purchase tickets
DAVIDSON, N.C. — After a 12-day break, the Davidson women's basketball team returns to the hardwood this Saturday, Dec. 21, when they play host to cross-county rival Charlotte at 1 p.m. in Belk Arena.
The Wildcats, off since Dec. 9, continue with their season-long six-game homestand, which is the longest since the 1998-99 season. They also play Richmond after Christmas to close out the homestand.
Game Notes: Quick Notes ...
•Davidson, riding a two-game winning streak, plays its second to last game of a six-game homestand Saturday.
•The 'Cats are 3-1 so far during the homestand, winning vs. Gardner-Webb, Wofford and Furman.
•Davidson has won 66 of its past 89 games at John M. Belk Arena.
•Head coach Michele Savage is in her fourth year at Davidson (63-46, 43-19 SoCon).
Last Game Out vs. Furman ...
•Davidson moved to 2-0 in SoCon play for the third straight year with a 73-66 win Dec. 9, vs. Furman. The win was the Wildcats' fifth straight in the series and 27th overall.
•Davidson finished the game on a 13-6 run to break up a 60-all tie with five minutes to go.
•Laura Murray had her first career double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
•Dakota Dukes and Hannah Early had 17 points each to go with six and eight rebounds apiece.
•For the fifth time this year Davidson hit over 20 free throws in a game, going off for 23 Monday.
•Davidson dished out 18 assists for the second game in a row.
Last Five Games Stats ...
•Davidson is 3-2 in the last five contests with all three wins coming at home.
•The Wildcats are averaging 67.4 points and 38.6 boards, while allowing 73 points and 47 boards.
•Laura Murray is pouring in 21 points a game and shooting 48.1 percent from downtown (13-27).
•Dakota Dukes (15 ppg) and Hannah Early (12.6 ppg) are also averaging in double figures.
•Davidson has hit 93 free throws in 141 attempts, led by Dukes 31-for-43 in the past five games.
Preseason SoCon Poll ...
•Davidson, fresh off a second place finish last year in the SoCon with a 16-4 record, was picked to finish third behind Chattanooga and Samford in both the media and coaches polls.
•Laura Murray was selected to the coaches preseason All-SoCon team for the second year in a row.
Senior Guard Laura Murray ...
•Murray is third all-time in career points (1,476) and is 35 away from moving into second.
• She is also third all-time with 182 career made three-pointers and needs six more to move up.
•Laura Murray has scored in double figures in every game and is averaging a team-best 19.4 points.
•Murray has been tabbed SoCon Player of the Week twice this year, Dec. 3 & 10.
Series vs. Charlotte ...
•The Wildcats trail 13-10 in the all-time series and are looking to snap a four-game losing streak.
•Last year, Davidson faced Charlotte twice, including in the second round of the WNIT where it fell 72-60 at Halton Arena.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius closed out her record-setting career with 18 points in the defeat.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•Charlotte played at Stetson Tuesday, falling 83-81 in a game that featured 14 ties and 10 lead changes.
•The 49ers put five players in double figures, led by Gabby Tyler's 18 points and nine rebounds.
•Hillary Sigmon paces three 49ers in double figures on the season with 11.4 points per game.
•Kira Gordon and Ny Hammonds are each averaging 10.8 points and Hammonds has 43 assists.
•Prior to playing at Stetson, the 49ers fell to No. 12/10 South Carolina at home, 76-61, on Dec. 8.
•Charlotte is 1-4 on the road so far with its lone win an 80-75 victory at UNLV.
•Charlotte lost its top two scorers from a year ago in Jennifer Hailey (15.1 ppg/11/4 rpg) and Amanda Dowe (11 ppg/11/7 rpg). They combined for 27 pts and 17 rebs last time vs. the 'Cats.
•The 49ers were picked to finish 4th in their first season in Conference-USA. They went 13-1 last year in the Atlantic-10, falling in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
•The 49ers reached the Women's WNIT Sweet 16 last year, their 12th overall postseason trip.
•Charlotte returns seven of its 12 letterwinners, with two of those being starters.
•Head coach Cara Consuegra is in her third season with the 49ers and has gone 46-26.
A Look Ahead ...
The 'Cats will take a few days off for Christmas and then close out a season-long six-game homestand by hosting Richmond for the first time, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #12 vs. Charlotte (pdf)
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For ticket information for home games, click on season or single game to purchase tickets
DAVIDSON, N.C. — After a 12-day break, the Davidson women's basketball team returns to the hardwood this Saturday, Dec. 21, when they play host to cross-county rival Charlotte at 1 p.m. in Belk Arena.
The Wildcats, off since Dec. 9, continue with their season-long six-game homestand, which is the longest since the 1998-99 season. They also play Richmond after Christmas to close out the homestand.
Game Notes: Quick Notes ...
•Davidson, riding a two-game winning streak, plays its second to last game of a six-game homestand Saturday.
•The 'Cats are 3-1 so far during the homestand, winning vs. Gardner-Webb, Wofford and Furman.
•Davidson has won 66 of its past 89 games at John M. Belk Arena.
•Head coach Michele Savage is in her fourth year at Davidson (63-46, 43-19 SoCon).
Last Game Out vs. Furman ...
•Davidson moved to 2-0 in SoCon play for the third straight year with a 73-66 win Dec. 9, vs. Furman. The win was the Wildcats' fifth straight in the series and 27th overall.
•Davidson finished the game on a 13-6 run to break up a 60-all tie with five minutes to go.
•Laura Murray had her first career double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
•Dakota Dukes and Hannah Early had 17 points each to go with six and eight rebounds apiece.
•For the fifth time this year Davidson hit over 20 free throws in a game, going off for 23 Monday.
•Davidson dished out 18 assists for the second game in a row.
Last Five Games Stats ...
•Davidson is 3-2 in the last five contests with all three wins coming at home.
•The Wildcats are averaging 67.4 points and 38.6 boards, while allowing 73 points and 47 boards.
•Laura Murray is pouring in 21 points a game and shooting 48.1 percent from downtown (13-27).
•Dakota Dukes (15 ppg) and Hannah Early (12.6 ppg) are also averaging in double figures.
•Davidson has hit 93 free throws in 141 attempts, led by Dukes 31-for-43 in the past five games.
Preseason SoCon Poll ...
•Davidson, fresh off a second place finish last year in the SoCon with a 16-4 record, was picked to finish third behind Chattanooga and Samford in both the media and coaches polls.
•Laura Murray was selected to the coaches preseason All-SoCon team for the second year in a row.
Senior Guard Laura Murray ...
•Murray is third all-time in career points (1,476) and is 35 away from moving into second.
• She is also third all-time with 182 career made three-pointers and needs six more to move up.
•Laura Murray has scored in double figures in every game and is averaging a team-best 19.4 points.
•Murray has been tabbed SoCon Player of the Week twice this year, Dec. 3 & 10.
Series vs. Charlotte ...
•The Wildcats trail 13-10 in the all-time series and are looking to snap a four-game losing streak.
•Last year, Davidson faced Charlotte twice, including in the second round of the WNIT where it fell 72-60 at Halton Arena.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius closed out her record-setting career with 18 points in the defeat.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•Charlotte played at Stetson Tuesday, falling 83-81 in a game that featured 14 ties and 10 lead changes.
•The 49ers put five players in double figures, led by Gabby Tyler's 18 points and nine rebounds.
•Hillary Sigmon paces three 49ers in double figures on the season with 11.4 points per game.
•Kira Gordon and Ny Hammonds are each averaging 10.8 points and Hammonds has 43 assists.
•Prior to playing at Stetson, the 49ers fell to No. 12/10 South Carolina at home, 76-61, on Dec. 8.
•Charlotte is 1-4 on the road so far with its lone win an 80-75 victory at UNLV.
•Charlotte lost its top two scorers from a year ago in Jennifer Hailey (15.1 ppg/11/4 rpg) and Amanda Dowe (11 ppg/11/7 rpg). They combined for 27 pts and 17 rebs last time vs. the 'Cats.
•The 49ers were picked to finish 4th in their first season in Conference-USA. They went 13-1 last year in the Atlantic-10, falling in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
•The 49ers reached the Women's WNIT Sweet 16 last year, their 12th overall postseason trip.
•Charlotte returns seven of its 12 letterwinners, with two of those being starters.
•Head coach Cara Consuegra is in her third season with the 49ers and has gone 46-26.
A Look Ahead ...
The 'Cats will take a few days off for Christmas and then close out a season-long six-game homestand by hosting Richmond for the first time, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m.
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