Thursday, March 21
Norfolk, Va.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College
at
Old Dominion
Davidson Plays at Old Dominion Thursday Night For First Round of WNIT
3/20/2013 11:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
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For Information on tickets, click on the ODU's Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson women's basketball team looks to continue their season as well as collect the program's first postseason victory when the Wildcats travel to play Old Dominion Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the Ted Constant Convocation Center as part of the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament.
Davidson (21-12) will be playing ODU (19-11) for the first time as it makes its second straight postseason appearance and third overall. The Lady Monarchs are making their 20th postseason appearance in the last 22 seasons.
Ticket Information
Tickets are priced at $7 and all seating is general admission, with doors opening at 6 p.m. To order, go to www.ynottix.com, call 1-888 326-9849, or go to the box office at the Constant Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson enters the 2013 Women's NIT with a 21-12 record after going 2-1 at the SoCon Tourney.
•It earned an automatic bid into the WNIT after Chattanooga won the SoCon Tournament.
•The Wildcats' 16-4 SoCon record was second-best in program history after last year's 17-3 mark.
•The 'Cats have won of 17 of their last 22 games, which included a season-high six-game win streak.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (57-39, 41-19 SoCon).
SoCon Honors...
•Sophia Aleksandravicius was named the SoCon Player of the Year by both the coaches and media.
•She is first Wildcat to earn the honor twice as she was the top player last year on the coaches team.
•The senior was the Defender of the Year for a second consecutive season. She led the league in blocks (school-best 99) and rebounds (single-season school-record 331, 10 rpg).
•Aleksandravicius was named to the SoCon First Team on both the coaches and media teams, becoming the first Wildcat to accomplish the feat.
•Laura Murray was an all-conference pick by the coaches and a second-team pick by the media.
•Dakota Dukes was named to both the coaches and media SoCon All-Freshman Team.
WNIT History...
•The 'Cats are making their third appearance in the Women's National Invitational Tournament.
•Last year Davidson traveled to James Madison in the opening round, falling 64-49. The 'Cats led 29-28 in the second half, before JMU used a 19-7 run to take control of the contest.
•Aleksandravicius had a season-best 25 points, 17 in the second half, and added nine boards.
•Davidson made its first-ever postseason appearance back in 2006-07, with an at-large bid into the WNIT, on its way to a school-best 23-9 record.
Last Time Out...
•The 'Cats suffered a heartbreaking loss in the SoCon finals on a last-second shot by Chattanooga, falling 64-63. It was just the program's second-ever appearance in the finals,with 1999 being the last.
•Davidson led the majority of the game, leading 63-58 with 2:13 left before seeing UTC score the final six points to win. Davidson got one-last shot, but Murray's 15-footer fell short at the buzzer.
•Murray scored a game-high 22 points, canning four triples. Aleksandravicius had her third straight double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds to go with four boards.
•Murray and Aleksandravicius were both named to the SoCon All-Tourney First Team.
Aleksandravicius Dominates on the Blocks...
•The senior has 19 double-doubles (13th in nation) and is ninth in the nation in blocks, 3.0 bpg.
•For her career she has 49, while scoring in double digits 102 times in 125 career games.
•She is averaging a team-best 16.1 points (2nd in SoCon) and a SoCon-best 10 rebounds a contest.
•Feb. 16 vs. Furman, Aleksandravicius register the program's first triple-double on the strength of 20 points, 10 rebounds and a new school-record 10 blocks.
•The senior holds seven career all-time Davidson records, including points and rebounds.
•She holds six single-season school-best marks, including rebounds this year with (331). She broke her own marks this year in points (532), field goals (209), attempted field goals (444) and blocks (99).
Scouting Old Dominion...
•The Monarchs enter the WNIT at 19-11 and went 10-8 in the CAA, good for fourth place in the standings.
•It was an eight-win overall improvement from the year before.
•ODU returns seven of its nine letterwinners, including three starters from last year's 11-21 squad (7-11 CAA).
•Head coach Karen?Barefoot is in her second year with a 30-32 record.
•She previously was the head coach at Elon.
•ODU is making its 20th postseason appearance in the last 22 years.
•The Monarchs are led by sophomore forward Shae Kelley, who was named to the All-CAA Second Team and to the All-Defensive Team
•Kelley averages 13.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest and leads the team with 70 steals, 36 blocks and seven double-doubles.
•Senior guard Jackie Cook earned third-team All-CAA honors.
•Cooke and Kelley has combined to lead the team in scoring in 25 of ODU's 30 games.
•Cook leads the team in scoring with 13.8 points per game and adds 5.1 rebounds, while scoring in double figures in 22 games this season.
•ODU is one of three CAA teams to make the WNIT, joining Drexel and James Madison.
•The Monarchs went 12-4 at home, while sporting a 9-3 record vs. non-conference foes this season.
•They are averaging close to 65 points a game, while shooting 40.7 percent from the floor.
•ODU's defense is allowing 59.4 points and its being outrebounded, 41-36.
A Look Ahead...
The winner of the Old Dominion/Davidson game will face the winner of the Charlotte/Appalachian State in the second round in a date and site to be determined. Round two dates are from March 23-25.
Davidson swept the season-series vs. the Mountaineers in SoCon play and have won the last four meetings in a row. It also played Charlotte this year, dropping a 69-54 decision on the road to the 49ers right before Christmas.
Live Video (free)
Live Audio - Teamline / WGNC 1450 AM / TuneIn Radio App on mobile Phone
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #34 WNIT at Old Dominion
Women's NIT Bracket (pdf)
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For Information on tickets, click on the ODU's Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson women's basketball team looks to continue their season as well as collect the program's first postseason victory when the Wildcats travel to play Old Dominion Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the Ted Constant Convocation Center as part of the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament.
Davidson (21-12) will be playing ODU (19-11) for the first time as it makes its second straight postseason appearance and third overall. The Lady Monarchs are making their 20th postseason appearance in the last 22 seasons.
Ticket Information
Tickets are priced at $7 and all seating is general admission, with doors opening at 6 p.m. To order, go to www.ynottix.com, call 1-888 326-9849, or go to the box office at the Constant Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson enters the 2013 Women's NIT with a 21-12 record after going 2-1 at the SoCon Tourney.
•It earned an automatic bid into the WNIT after Chattanooga won the SoCon Tournament.
•The Wildcats' 16-4 SoCon record was second-best in program history after last year's 17-3 mark.
•The 'Cats have won of 17 of their last 22 games, which included a season-high six-game win streak.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (57-39, 41-19 SoCon).
SoCon Honors...
•Sophia Aleksandravicius was named the SoCon Player of the Year by both the coaches and media.
•She is first Wildcat to earn the honor twice as she was the top player last year on the coaches team.
•The senior was the Defender of the Year for a second consecutive season. She led the league in blocks (school-best 99) and rebounds (single-season school-record 331, 10 rpg).
•Aleksandravicius was named to the SoCon First Team on both the coaches and media teams, becoming the first Wildcat to accomplish the feat.
•Laura Murray was an all-conference pick by the coaches and a second-team pick by the media.
•Dakota Dukes was named to both the coaches and media SoCon All-Freshman Team.
WNIT History...
•The 'Cats are making their third appearance in the Women's National Invitational Tournament.
•Last year Davidson traveled to James Madison in the opening round, falling 64-49. The 'Cats led 29-28 in the second half, before JMU used a 19-7 run to take control of the contest.
•Aleksandravicius had a season-best 25 points, 17 in the second half, and added nine boards.
•Davidson made its first-ever postseason appearance back in 2006-07, with an at-large bid into the WNIT, on its way to a school-best 23-9 record.
Last Time Out...
•The 'Cats suffered a heartbreaking loss in the SoCon finals on a last-second shot by Chattanooga, falling 64-63. It was just the program's second-ever appearance in the finals,with 1999 being the last.
•Davidson led the majority of the game, leading 63-58 with 2:13 left before seeing UTC score the final six points to win. Davidson got one-last shot, but Murray's 15-footer fell short at the buzzer.
•Murray scored a game-high 22 points, canning four triples. Aleksandravicius had her third straight double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds to go with four boards.
•Murray and Aleksandravicius were both named to the SoCon All-Tourney First Team.
Aleksandravicius Dominates on the Blocks...
•The senior has 19 double-doubles (13th in nation) and is ninth in the nation in blocks, 3.0 bpg.
•For her career she has 49, while scoring in double digits 102 times in 125 career games.
•She is averaging a team-best 16.1 points (2nd in SoCon) and a SoCon-best 10 rebounds a contest.
•Feb. 16 vs. Furman, Aleksandravicius register the program's first triple-double on the strength of 20 points, 10 rebounds and a new school-record 10 blocks.
•The senior holds seven career all-time Davidson records, including points and rebounds.
•She holds six single-season school-best marks, including rebounds this year with (331). She broke her own marks this year in points (532), field goals (209), attempted field goals (444) and blocks (99).
Scouting Old Dominion...
•The Monarchs enter the WNIT at 19-11 and went 10-8 in the CAA, good for fourth place in the standings.
•It was an eight-win overall improvement from the year before.
•ODU returns seven of its nine letterwinners, including three starters from last year's 11-21 squad (7-11 CAA).
•Head coach Karen?Barefoot is in her second year with a 30-32 record.
•She previously was the head coach at Elon.
•ODU is making its 20th postseason appearance in the last 22 years.
•The Monarchs are led by sophomore forward Shae Kelley, who was named to the All-CAA Second Team and to the All-Defensive Team
•Kelley averages 13.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest and leads the team with 70 steals, 36 blocks and seven double-doubles.
•Senior guard Jackie Cook earned third-team All-CAA honors.
•Cooke and Kelley has combined to lead the team in scoring in 25 of ODU's 30 games.
•Cook leads the team in scoring with 13.8 points per game and adds 5.1 rebounds, while scoring in double figures in 22 games this season.
•ODU is one of three CAA teams to make the WNIT, joining Drexel and James Madison.
•The Monarchs went 12-4 at home, while sporting a 9-3 record vs. non-conference foes this season.
•They are averaging close to 65 points a game, while shooting 40.7 percent from the floor.
•ODU's defense is allowing 59.4 points and its being outrebounded, 41-36.
A Look Ahead...
The winner of the Old Dominion/Davidson game will face the winner of the Charlotte/Appalachian State in the second round in a date and site to be determined. Round two dates are from March 23-25.
Davidson swept the season-series vs. the Mountaineers in SoCon play and have won the last four meetings in a row. It also played Charlotte this year, dropping a 69-54 decision on the road to the 49ers right before Christmas.
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