Monday, February 18
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Wofford
Senior Barbara Sitton ranks third in the SoCon in assists (4.0 apg) and second in steals (2.8 spg).
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Plays the Wofford Terriers To Close Out Three-Game Homestand Monday Evening
2/17/2013 7:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — Davidson wraps up a three-game homestand Monday evening when it plays host to the Wofford Terriers in women's basketball at John M. Belk Arena. Gametime is set for 7 p.m.
The Wildcats are in the midst of playing three games in a five-day span and five total games in 10 days. They will hit the road for a mid-week game at UNCG Wednesday, before heading off to play Samford and Chattanooga this coming weekend, Feb. 23-25.
Davidson will be seeking its fourth Southern Conference season-series sweep Monday vs. Wofford. It has already taken the two-game series against Georgia Southern, Appalachian State and Furman.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•The 'Cats are currently 7-2 at home and won 23 of their last 27 games at Belk Arena.
•Davidson has won of 11 of its last 13 games overall this year, all against SoCon opponents.
•Dating back to Jan. 13, 2012, the Wildcats have won 24 of their past 28 SoCon games.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (51-36, 37-17 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson rolled to its 12th league win with a 71-49 triumph vs. Furman Saturday afternoon.
•The 'Cats turned a 6-4 advantage into a 25-10 score midway through the first half on a 19-6 run.
•They would lead by as many as 31 points and finished the game shooting 46.3 percent.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius had her first career triple-double with 20 points, 10 boards and a new single-game record 10 blocks. Laura Murray added 14 points in the win, 10 in the first half.
Aleksandravicius & Murray Lead Team...
•Aleksandravicius has 12 double-doubles (12th in nation), eight of them vs. SoCon foes.
•She is averaging team bests of 15.2 points (5th in SoCon) and 10 rebounds (tops in SoCon).
•At home, Aleksandravicius is averaging a double-double at 18.8 points and 10.9 rebounds. She has registered six of her double-doubles at Belk Arena and is shooting 48 percent in nine games there.
•Murray (12.2 ppg on season) has scored in double digits in 12 of the last 16 games.
Last Five Games...
•Davidson sits at 4-1 in the past five games, with three of the victories coming on the road.
•The Wildcats have hit for at least 70 points in three of the games and are averaging 67.2 points.
•They have forced an average of 20 turnovers and are holding the opposition to 37 percent shooting.
•Aleksandravicius (18 pts/9.8 rbs) and Murray (12) are averaging double digits. Aleksandravicius is shooting 53.4 percent with 15 blocks, while Murray has team highs of 18 assists and 14 steals.
Statistical Odds and Ends...
•The lineup of Aleksand., Murray, Barbara Sitton, Dakota Dukes and Katrin Chiemeka is 14-8.
•When Davidson shoots better than 40 percent for the game, it is 14-1.
•The 'Cats have out-rebounded the opposition this year 13 times, going 12-1 in those games.
•13 times Davidson has held its opponent to under 35 percent shooting, going 11-2.
Series vs. Wofford...
•Davidson has dominated the all-time series since first facing Wofford Jan. 15, 1983, owning a 28-13 record. It has won 21 of the last 24 meetings and is riding a 10-game home win streak in the series.
•In the first meeting this year, Jan. 12, in Wofford, the 'Cats used an 18-2 run in the first half to go up 35-21 at the break and never looked back, leading by 20 twice, in winning 58-45.
•Aleksandravicius tied the program's all-time scoring mark, while Murray had a 18 points.
Scouting the Opposition...
•Wofford fell for the fifth time in the last six games with a 77-50 setback to ASU on Saturday.
•Rachel Brittenham and Morgan Wrightson scored 14 each to pace the offense.
•The Terriers fell to 3-8 on the road (0-6 in the league) and are currently 2-12 in the SoCon.
•Since its last meeting vs. the Wildcats, Jan. 12, Wofford has gone just 2-7 in its nine games.
•Wrightson is averaging a team-best 12.8 points, while Daniella Motley has a team-best average of 9.4 rebounds, second in the league. She had a double-double last time vs. Davidson.
•Wrightson, who was held to seven points last outing vs. the 'Cats, has paced the team 12 times in scoring. She has hit for 20 points this year four different times.
•Head coach Edgar Farmer Jr. is in his ninth year and picked up 75 career wins at Wofford.
•Wofford was picked to finish eighth in the coaches poll after going 13-18 a year ago.
A Look Ahead
Davidson begins its final four road games with a trip to UNCG, Feb. 20, for a 7 p.m. SoCon tilt.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #25 vs. Wofford
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For Information on tickets, click on the Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Davidson wraps up a three-game homestand Monday evening when it plays host to the Wofford Terriers in women's basketball at John M. Belk Arena. Gametime is set for 7 p.m.
The Wildcats are in the midst of playing three games in a five-day span and five total games in 10 days. They will hit the road for a mid-week game at UNCG Wednesday, before heading off to play Samford and Chattanooga this coming weekend, Feb. 23-25.
Davidson will be seeking its fourth Southern Conference season-series sweep Monday vs. Wofford. It has already taken the two-game series against Georgia Southern, Appalachian State and Furman.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•The 'Cats are currently 7-2 at home and won 23 of their last 27 games at Belk Arena.
•Davidson has won of 11 of its last 13 games overall this year, all against SoCon opponents.
•Dating back to Jan. 13, 2012, the Wildcats have won 24 of their past 28 SoCon games.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (51-36, 37-17 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson rolled to its 12th league win with a 71-49 triumph vs. Furman Saturday afternoon.
•The 'Cats turned a 6-4 advantage into a 25-10 score midway through the first half on a 19-6 run.
•They would lead by as many as 31 points and finished the game shooting 46.3 percent.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius had her first career triple-double with 20 points, 10 boards and a new single-game record 10 blocks. Laura Murray added 14 points in the win, 10 in the first half.
Aleksandravicius & Murray Lead Team...
•Aleksandravicius has 12 double-doubles (12th in nation), eight of them vs. SoCon foes.
•She is averaging team bests of 15.2 points (5th in SoCon) and 10 rebounds (tops in SoCon).
•At home, Aleksandravicius is averaging a double-double at 18.8 points and 10.9 rebounds. She has registered six of her double-doubles at Belk Arena and is shooting 48 percent in nine games there.
•Murray (12.2 ppg on season) has scored in double digits in 12 of the last 16 games.
Last Five Games...
•Davidson sits at 4-1 in the past five games, with three of the victories coming on the road.
•The Wildcats have hit for at least 70 points in three of the games and are averaging 67.2 points.
•They have forced an average of 20 turnovers and are holding the opposition to 37 percent shooting.
•Aleksandravicius (18 pts/9.8 rbs) and Murray (12) are averaging double digits. Aleksandravicius is shooting 53.4 percent with 15 blocks, while Murray has team highs of 18 assists and 14 steals.
Statistical Odds and Ends...
•The lineup of Aleksand., Murray, Barbara Sitton, Dakota Dukes and Katrin Chiemeka is 14-8.
•When Davidson shoots better than 40 percent for the game, it is 14-1.
•The 'Cats have out-rebounded the opposition this year 13 times, going 12-1 in those games.
•13 times Davidson has held its opponent to under 35 percent shooting, going 11-2.
Series vs. Wofford...
•Davidson has dominated the all-time series since first facing Wofford Jan. 15, 1983, owning a 28-13 record. It has won 21 of the last 24 meetings and is riding a 10-game home win streak in the series.
•In the first meeting this year, Jan. 12, in Wofford, the 'Cats used an 18-2 run in the first half to go up 35-21 at the break and never looked back, leading by 20 twice, in winning 58-45.
•Aleksandravicius tied the program's all-time scoring mark, while Murray had a 18 points.
Scouting the Opposition...
•Wofford fell for the fifth time in the last six games with a 77-50 setback to ASU on Saturday.
•Rachel Brittenham and Morgan Wrightson scored 14 each to pace the offense.
•The Terriers fell to 3-8 on the road (0-6 in the league) and are currently 2-12 in the SoCon.
•Since its last meeting vs. the Wildcats, Jan. 12, Wofford has gone just 2-7 in its nine games.
•Wrightson is averaging a team-best 12.8 points, while Daniella Motley has a team-best average of 9.4 rebounds, second in the league. She had a double-double last time vs. Davidson.
•Wrightson, who was held to seven points last outing vs. the 'Cats, has paced the team 12 times in scoring. She has hit for 20 points this year four different times.
•Head coach Edgar Farmer Jr. is in his ninth year and picked up 75 career wins at Wofford.
•Wofford was picked to finish eighth in the coaches poll after going 13-18 a year ago.
A Look Ahead
Davidson begins its final four road games with a trip to UNCG, Feb. 20, for a 7 p.m. SoCon tilt.
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