Monday, March 4
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College Athletics
vs
Western Carolina
Seniors (L-R) Sarah Davis, Katrin Chiemeka, Barbara Sitton, Jasmine Calin and Sophia Aleksandravicius will be honored prior to the game.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
W. Basketball Finishes Regular Season With Senior Night Monday vs. WCU
3/3/2013 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
Live Stats
Live Video
Senior Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #30 vs. Western Carolina
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For Information on tickets, click on the Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Wildcat women's basketball team looks to close out the regular season on a winning note when they play host to Western Carolina Monday evening for Senior Night at 7 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena.
Davidson (18-11, 15-4 SoCon), sitting in second in the league standings at 15-4, is looking to halt a two-game skid. Its the first two-game losing streak since dropping back-to-back road games at Charlotte and No. 13 Tennessee, Dec. 21 & 28.
The 'Cats will also be seeking its seventh Southern Conference season-series sweep, having already defeated the Catamounts (7-21, 5-14 SoCon) earlier this year on the road, 65-56.
Game Notes: Quick Hits....
•The 'Cats have already clinched the No. 2 seed for the upcoming SoCon Tournament, March 8-11, in Asheville, N.C.
•They have won of 14 of their last 18 games overall, which includes a season-high six-game win streak.
•Dating back to Jan. 13, 2012, the Wildcats have won 27 of their past 33 SoCon games.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (54-38, 40-19 SoCon).
Class of 2013...
•Davidson will honor its five seniors prior to the start of the game: Barbara Sitton, Sophia Aleksandravicius, Jasmine Calin, Sarah Davis and Katrin Chiemeka.
•They have helped the Wildcats collect 68 wins and go 52-27 in league play during their four years.
•The senior class also assisted the 'Cats to the program's first regular season SoCon title a year ago, after going a school-best 17-3 in league play.
Last Time Out...
•The 'Cats split their season-series vs. Elon, dropping a 72-56 decision Saturday on the road.
•The Wildcats shot just 33.9 percent for the game, including 2-for-16 from behind the arc.
•Aleksandravicius registered a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds.
•The 14 rebounds gave her 288 for the season, tying a Wildcat single-season record set by Mercedes Robinson in 2008-09.
•Elon used a 21-6 run that spanned from the end of the first half into the second half to take control.
Aleksandravicius Dominates on the Blocks...
•The senior has 16 double-doubles (17th in nation) with 12 of them coming vs. SoCon foes.
•She collected her 16th Saturday at Elon to give her 46 for her career.
•She is averaging team bests of 15.7 points (4th in SoCon) and 9.9 rebounds (tops in SoCon).
•Feb. 16 vs. Furman at home, Aleksandravicius register the program's first triple-double on the strength of 20 points, 10 rebounds and a school-record 10 blocks.
•The senior holds seven career all-time Davidson records, including points and rebounds.
•Three times she has been SoCon Player of the Week and was the January Player of the Month.
Home Stats...
•Davidson is 8-2 on the season at home and has won 24 of its past 28 dating back to Jan. 31, 2011.
•The Wildcats are averaging 67 points and shooting 44.3 percent at home this year.
•The defense is hold opponents to 54 points and just 33.3 percent shooting.
•Aleksandravicius averages team bests of 19.5 points and 10.7 rebounds, while shooting 51.4 percent.
•Laura Murray is at 12.4 points and Sitton has a team-best 43 assists to go with 24 steals.
Series vs. Western Carolina...
•Davidson trails the all-time series vs. Catamounts, 25-23, but is closing the gap. The Wildcats have won the last four straight meetings and seven of the past nine overall.
•In the first meeting in Cullowhee, Shneeka Center (12 points) hit a tie-breaking trey with under two minutes and Davidson closed on a 9-0 run for a 65-56 win. Aleksandravicius had 22 points, 18 of them in the second half, and 11 rebounds.
Scouting the Opposition
•Western Carolina dropped its fourth straight game, falling 73-61 at home vs. Coll. of Charleston.
•The Catamounts were led by Nancy Thackers 13 points off the bench, along with Makensey Campbells; 10. They shot just 31.4 percent, but hit 8-of-21 shots from downtown as a team.
•WCU is 3-11 on the road, 2-7 in league games. Its lost its last six in a row away from home.
•Lindsay Simpson paces the team on offense with a 7.4 points per game average.
•Last time out vs. Davidson, Rene Wakama had a team-best 15 points, while Simpson netted 11.
•Since last seeing the Wildcats, Jan. 28, the Catamounts have gone 2-7 in their nine games.
•Offensively, WCU is averaging 51 points, shooting 34.1 percent and grabbing 36 rebounds a game.
•WCU was picked to finish seventh in the preseason poll after going 14-17 last year (8-12 SoCon).
•Head coach Karen Middleton is in her fourth season, having won 37 games at Western in her career.
A Look Ahead
Davidson gear up for the Southern Conference Tournament in Asheville, N.C., March 8-11.
Live Video
Senior Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #30 vs. Western Carolina
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For Information on tickets, click on the Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Wildcat women's basketball team looks to close out the regular season on a winning note when they play host to Western Carolina Monday evening for Senior Night at 7 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena.
Davidson (18-11, 15-4 SoCon), sitting in second in the league standings at 15-4, is looking to halt a two-game skid. Its the first two-game losing streak since dropping back-to-back road games at Charlotte and No. 13 Tennessee, Dec. 21 & 28.
The 'Cats will also be seeking its seventh Southern Conference season-series sweep, having already defeated the Catamounts (7-21, 5-14 SoCon) earlier this year on the road, 65-56.
Game Notes: Quick Hits....
•The 'Cats have already clinched the No. 2 seed for the upcoming SoCon Tournament, March 8-11, in Asheville, N.C.
•They have won of 14 of their last 18 games overall, which includes a season-high six-game win streak.
•Dating back to Jan. 13, 2012, the Wildcats have won 27 of their past 33 SoCon games.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (54-38, 40-19 SoCon).
Class of 2013...
•Davidson will honor its five seniors prior to the start of the game: Barbara Sitton, Sophia Aleksandravicius, Jasmine Calin, Sarah Davis and Katrin Chiemeka.
•They have helped the Wildcats collect 68 wins and go 52-27 in league play during their four years.
•The senior class also assisted the 'Cats to the program's first regular season SoCon title a year ago, after going a school-best 17-3 in league play.
Last Time Out...
•The 'Cats split their season-series vs. Elon, dropping a 72-56 decision Saturday on the road.
•The Wildcats shot just 33.9 percent for the game, including 2-for-16 from behind the arc.
•Aleksandravicius registered a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds.
•The 14 rebounds gave her 288 for the season, tying a Wildcat single-season record set by Mercedes Robinson in 2008-09.
•Elon used a 21-6 run that spanned from the end of the first half into the second half to take control.
Aleksandravicius Dominates on the Blocks...
•The senior has 16 double-doubles (17th in nation) with 12 of them coming vs. SoCon foes.
•She collected her 16th Saturday at Elon to give her 46 for her career.
•She is averaging team bests of 15.7 points (4th in SoCon) and 9.9 rebounds (tops in SoCon).
•Feb. 16 vs. Furman at home, Aleksandravicius register the program's first triple-double on the strength of 20 points, 10 rebounds and a school-record 10 blocks.
•The senior holds seven career all-time Davidson records, including points and rebounds.
•Three times she has been SoCon Player of the Week and was the January Player of the Month.
Home Stats...
•Davidson is 8-2 on the season at home and has won 24 of its past 28 dating back to Jan. 31, 2011.
•The Wildcats are averaging 67 points and shooting 44.3 percent at home this year.
•The defense is hold opponents to 54 points and just 33.3 percent shooting.
•Aleksandravicius averages team bests of 19.5 points and 10.7 rebounds, while shooting 51.4 percent.
•Laura Murray is at 12.4 points and Sitton has a team-best 43 assists to go with 24 steals.
Series vs. Western Carolina...
•Davidson trails the all-time series vs. Catamounts, 25-23, but is closing the gap. The Wildcats have won the last four straight meetings and seven of the past nine overall.
•In the first meeting in Cullowhee, Shneeka Center (12 points) hit a tie-breaking trey with under two minutes and Davidson closed on a 9-0 run for a 65-56 win. Aleksandravicius had 22 points, 18 of them in the second half, and 11 rebounds.
Scouting the Opposition
•Western Carolina dropped its fourth straight game, falling 73-61 at home vs. Coll. of Charleston.
•The Catamounts were led by Nancy Thackers 13 points off the bench, along with Makensey Campbells; 10. They shot just 31.4 percent, but hit 8-of-21 shots from downtown as a team.
•WCU is 3-11 on the road, 2-7 in league games. Its lost its last six in a row away from home.
•Lindsay Simpson paces the team on offense with a 7.4 points per game average.
•Last time out vs. Davidson, Rene Wakama had a team-best 15 points, while Simpson netted 11.
•Since last seeing the Wildcats, Jan. 28, the Catamounts have gone 2-7 in their nine games.
•Offensively, WCU is averaging 51 points, shooting 34.1 percent and grabbing 36 rebounds a game.
•WCU was picked to finish seventh in the preseason poll after going 14-17 last year (8-12 SoCon).
•Head coach Karen Middleton is in her fourth season, having won 37 games at Western in her career.
A Look Ahead
Davidson gear up for the Southern Conference Tournament in Asheville, N.C., March 8-11.
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