Saturday, December 28
Davidson, N.C.
2:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Richmond
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Concludes Six-Game Homestand Saturday vs. Richmond
12/23/2013 12:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Wildcats wrap up their longest homestand since the 1998-99 campaign Saturday, December 28, when they play host for the first time to the Richmond Spiders at 2 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena.
Davidson is coming off a seven-day break for Christmas and will be playing just its second game in a 19-day span. Prior to the long break, the 'Cats had played three games vs. Rutgers, Wofford and Furman in a six-day stretch.
Game Notes: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson wraps up its six-game homestand with a first-time matchup against Richmond Saturday.
•The 'Cats are 3-2 so far during the homestand, winning vs. Gardner-Webb, Wofford and Furman.
•Davidson has won 66 of its past 90 games at John M. Belk Arena.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her fourth year at Davidson (63-47, 43-19 SoCon).
Last Game Out vs. Charlotte ...
•After a 12-day break, Davidson hosted cross-county rival Charlotte, Dec. 21, coming out on the wrong end of a 76-60 decision. It was the Wildcats' fifth straight loss in the series.
•Davidson had used a 16-3 run at the end of the first half to get back in the game, but saw Charlotte use a 14-3 run to take control after the 'Cats took a one-point lead (34-33) to start the second half.
•Laura Murray had her third straight 20-point game, scoring a game-best 23.
•Dakota Dukes recorded her fourth double-double of the season on 16 points and 10 rebounds.
•Shneeka Center chipped in 15 off the bench, giving her 16 career double-digit scoring games.
•Charlotte shot 56 percent in the second half and outscored the Wildcats 45-31.
Stats During Current Six-Game Homestand ...
•Davidson is 3-2 during their home stretch, averaging close to 67 points and shooting 38.2 percent.
•The Wildcats scored a season-best 88 points in an 88-74 win vs. Wofford.
•Laura Murray is pouring in 21 points a game and shooting 50 percent from downtown (13-26).
•The senior has scored 20 or more points in four of the five games so far.
•Dakota Dukes has tallied three double-doubles in the last five games, including a monster game of 30 points and 12 rebounds in the win vs. Wofford.
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 (1,499) and is 12 away from moving into second.
• She is also third all-time with 184 career made three-pointers and needs four more to move up.
•Laura Murray has scored in double figures in every game and is averaging a team-best 19.7 points.
•Of those 12 double figure scoring games, eight have been in the 20-point category.
•Murray has been tabbed SoCon Player of the Week twice this year, Dec. 3 & 10.
Series vs. Richmond ...
•This will be Davidson's first meeting all-time vs. Richmond.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•Richmond fell to 5-7 after an 0-2 trip to California as it played in the Long Beach Classic at Long Beach State.
•The Spiders fell 73-61 to host LBSU and then dropped a heartbreaker to Pacific, 59-57.
•Olivia Healy had 20 points and 12 rebounds in the defeat to Pacific and was named to the all-tournament team. She had nine points, six rebounds and four steals vs. Long Beach State.
•Genevieve Okoro paces the Spider scoring at 12.1 points per game. Healy is at 11.5 per game.
•The Spiders are scoring close to 65 points a game, but allowing 66 and giving up 43 rebounds.
•Richmond is 3-4 on the road with wins coming at Longwood, Virginia Tech and Miami.
•Prior to its 0-2 trip to California, RU had defeated College of Charleston and UNC Wilmington.
•Richmond opened season on the road at Georgetown (L, 78-82) and Miami (W, 57-50).
•The Spiders were picked to finish sixth in the Atlantic-10. They went 6-8 last year in the league, falling in the first round of the tournament to George Washington, 59-53.
•The Spiders have been to the postseason five straight years, all to the Women's NIT.
•Richmond returns 11 of its 15 letterwinners from last year's 16-16 squad that reach the WNIT.
•Head coach Michael Shafer is in his 10th year at Richmond, going 146-118 overall.
A Look Ahead ...
The 'Cats will open the new calendar year on the road at Samford and Chattanooga, Jan. 4-6.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #13 vs. Richmond (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. — The Wildcats wrap up their longest homestand since the 1998-99 campaign Saturday, December 28, when they play host for the first time to the Richmond Spiders at 2 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena.
Davidson is coming off a seven-day break for Christmas and will be playing just its second game in a 19-day span. Prior to the long break, the 'Cats had played three games vs. Rutgers, Wofford and Furman in a six-day stretch.
Game Notes: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson wraps up its six-game homestand with a first-time matchup against Richmond Saturday.
•The 'Cats are 3-2 so far during the homestand, winning vs. Gardner-Webb, Wofford and Furman.
•Davidson has won 66 of its past 90 games at John M. Belk Arena.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her fourth year at Davidson (63-47, 43-19 SoCon).
Last Game Out vs. Charlotte ...
•After a 12-day break, Davidson hosted cross-county rival Charlotte, Dec. 21, coming out on the wrong end of a 76-60 decision. It was the Wildcats' fifth straight loss in the series.
•Davidson had used a 16-3 run at the end of the first half to get back in the game, but saw Charlotte use a 14-3 run to take control after the 'Cats took a one-point lead (34-33) to start the second half.
•Laura Murray had her third straight 20-point game, scoring a game-best 23.
•Dakota Dukes recorded her fourth double-double of the season on 16 points and 10 rebounds.
•Shneeka Center chipped in 15 off the bench, giving her 16 career double-digit scoring games.
•Charlotte shot 56 percent in the second half and outscored the Wildcats 45-31.
Stats During Current Six-Game Homestand ...
•Davidson is 3-2 during their home stretch, averaging close to 67 points and shooting 38.2 percent.
•The Wildcats scored a season-best 88 points in an 88-74 win vs. Wofford.
•Laura Murray is pouring in 21 points a game and shooting 50 percent from downtown (13-26).
•The senior has scored 20 or more points in four of the five games so far.
•Dakota Dukes has tallied three double-doubles in the last five games, including a monster game of 30 points and 12 rebounds in the win vs. Wofford.
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 (1,499) and is 12 away from moving into second.
• She is also third all-time with 184 career made three-pointers and needs four more to move up.
•Laura Murray has scored in double figures in every game and is averaging a team-best 19.7 points.
•Of those 12 double figure scoring games, eight have been in the 20-point category.
•Murray has been tabbed SoCon Player of the Week twice this year, Dec. 3 & 10.
Series vs. Richmond ...
•This will be Davidson's first meeting all-time vs. Richmond.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•Richmond fell to 5-7 after an 0-2 trip to California as it played in the Long Beach Classic at Long Beach State.
•The Spiders fell 73-61 to host LBSU and then dropped a heartbreaker to Pacific, 59-57.
•Olivia Healy had 20 points and 12 rebounds in the defeat to Pacific and was named to the all-tournament team. She had nine points, six rebounds and four steals vs. Long Beach State.
•Genevieve Okoro paces the Spider scoring at 12.1 points per game. Healy is at 11.5 per game.
•The Spiders are scoring close to 65 points a game, but allowing 66 and giving up 43 rebounds.
•Richmond is 3-4 on the road with wins coming at Longwood, Virginia Tech and Miami.
•Prior to its 0-2 trip to California, RU had defeated College of Charleston and UNC Wilmington.
•Richmond opened season on the road at Georgetown (L, 78-82) and Miami (W, 57-50).
•The Spiders were picked to finish sixth in the Atlantic-10. They went 6-8 last year in the league, falling in the first round of the tournament to George Washington, 59-53.
•The Spiders have been to the postseason five straight years, all to the Women's NIT.
•Richmond returns 11 of its 15 letterwinners from last year's 16-16 squad that reach the WNIT.
•Head coach Michael Shafer is in his 10th year at Richmond, going 146-118 overall.
A Look Ahead ...
The 'Cats will open the new calendar year on the road at Samford and Chattanooga, Jan. 4-6.
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