Monday, January 13
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
UNCG
Davidson is averaging 68.1 points a game at home and is a perfect 3-0 in the SoCon on its home court.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Seek to Keep Win Streak Alive vs. UNCG Monday
1/12/2014 10:54:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — Winners of six in a row in the series vs. UNCG, Davidson is looking to keep its win streak alive when it plays host to UNCG Monday evening at 7 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena in Southern Conference women's basketball action.
The Wildcats are also looking to collect their fifth league win in the first six to open conference play. Their lone setback was at Chattanooga, which is undefeated at 5-0.
The 'Cats have won all three of their SoCon home games this year and dating back to last season, are riding a six-game league home win streak. The school record is 11 set from 2007-08 to 2008-09.
Game Notes: Quick Hits ...
•The Wildcats wrap up a two-game home stretch Monday evening with a matchup vs. UNCG.
•Davidson is playing at home for the eighth time in the last 10 games, having gone 4-3 so far.
•Davidson currently sits at 4-4 at home and snapped a two-game skid with a win Saturday.
•The Wildcats are off to a 4-1 start in SoCon play, tied for second-best in the league standings with Furman.
•Head coach Michele Savage, who was the 2011-12 SoCon Coach of the Year, enters her fourth year (65-49, 45-20 SoCon) and is 6-1 vs. UNCG.
Last Game Out vs. Elon ...
•Davidson held on for its fourth league win of the year Saturday, earning a 67-62 victory vs. Elon.
•The 'Cats led by 16 in the second half, but Elon cut it to three (63-60) with 51 ticks left, before Laura Murray and?Hannah Early sealed the win by hitting a pair of free throws in the last 20 seconds.
•Early recorded her third double-double of the year on 22 points and 11 rebounds, all game highs.
•Dakota Dukes added 16 points and 10 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season.
•It was the second time this season two Wildcats had double-doubles in the same game (G-Webb).
•Laura Murray chipped in a even 20 points, giving Davidson a pair of 20-point scorers in the same game for the sixth time this year.
SoCon Rankings ...
•Davidson ranks second in scoring (68.7) and assist (14.5), and third in three-point shooting (.351).
•Laura Murray is second in points per game (18.9), while Hannah Early (14.7, 4th) and Dakota Dukes (13.1, 8th) are also in the top-10.
Murray is second in steals per game (2.4), while Early ranks second in three-point shooting (.438).
SoCon Awards ...
•Laura Murray has twice been named the league's player of the week, collecting the award Dec. 3 & 10.
•Murray was also tabbed the SoCon Player of the Month for December, the first of her career.
•After a career weekend, Shannon Eriksson was named the SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week, Jan. 8.
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 ranks second all-time in career points (1,566) and is 189 away from passing two-time SoCon Player of the Year Sophia Aleksandravicius, who holds seven all-time career records.
•She is also tied for second all-time with 187 career made three-pointers.
•Murray has scored in double figures in all but one game and is averaging a team-best 18.9 points.
•Of her 15 double figure scoring games, 10 have been in the 20-point category.
All-Time Series vs. UNCG ...
•Davidson trails 28-19, but it has won the last six straight and 12 of the past 15 meetings since 12/4/06.
•The Wildcats swept all three games a year ago in the series, including taking a 70-47 quarterfinal win in the SoCon Tournament. Sophia Aleksandravicius had 19 points and 13 boards, while Laura Murray chipped in 10.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•UNCG (5-10, 1-3 SoCon dropped a close 74-71 decision to Georgia Southern on the road Saturday.
•Janae Stevenson had 13 points and nine rebounds and three other Spartans hit for double figures.
•UNCG is just 1-7 in its last eight games, dropping six straight before defeating Elon 73-62, Jan. 4.
•Stevenson (12.7 ppg/8.2 rpg) and Lucy Mason (12.5) are pacing the Spartans in scoring.
•UNCG is fourth in the league in rebounds pre game (38.1) and second in offensive boards (14.7).
•The Spartans had a season-high three-game win streak, Nov. 15-23, by scoring wins vs. South Carolina State, Norfolk State and Coll. of Charleston. Two of the wins came at home.
•UNCG has gone 1-4 on the road and is playing its fourth road contest in the last five games.
•Mason, the league's Freshman of the Year last season, was an All-SoCon Preseason pick this year.
•UNCG was picked to finish seventh in the preseason league poll after going 4-16 in SoCon last year.
•Head coach Wendy Palmer is in her third year at UNCG and has gone 17-58 in her tenure.
A Look Ahead ...
Davidson takes to the road for a single game next weekend, playing at Georgia Southern, Jan. 18.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #17 vs. UNCG (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. — Winners of six in a row in the series vs. UNCG, Davidson is looking to keep its win streak alive when it plays host to UNCG Monday evening at 7 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena in Southern Conference women's basketball action.
The Wildcats are also looking to collect their fifth league win in the first six to open conference play. Their lone setback was at Chattanooga, which is undefeated at 5-0.
The 'Cats have won all three of their SoCon home games this year and dating back to last season, are riding a six-game league home win streak. The school record is 11 set from 2007-08 to 2008-09.
Game Notes: Quick Hits ...
•The Wildcats wrap up a two-game home stretch Monday evening with a matchup vs. UNCG.
•Davidson is playing at home for the eighth time in the last 10 games, having gone 4-3 so far.
•Davidson currently sits at 4-4 at home and snapped a two-game skid with a win Saturday.
•The Wildcats are off to a 4-1 start in SoCon play, tied for second-best in the league standings with Furman.
•Head coach Michele Savage, who was the 2011-12 SoCon Coach of the Year, enters her fourth year (65-49, 45-20 SoCon) and is 6-1 vs. UNCG.
Last Game Out vs. Elon ...
•Davidson held on for its fourth league win of the year Saturday, earning a 67-62 victory vs. Elon.
•The 'Cats led by 16 in the second half, but Elon cut it to three (63-60) with 51 ticks left, before Laura Murray and?Hannah Early sealed the win by hitting a pair of free throws in the last 20 seconds.
•Early recorded her third double-double of the year on 22 points and 11 rebounds, all game highs.
•Dakota Dukes added 16 points and 10 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season.
•It was the second time this season two Wildcats had double-doubles in the same game (G-Webb).
•Laura Murray chipped in a even 20 points, giving Davidson a pair of 20-point scorers in the same game for the sixth time this year.
SoCon Rankings ...
•Davidson ranks second in scoring (68.7) and assist (14.5), and third in three-point shooting (.351).
•Laura Murray is second in points per game (18.9), while Hannah Early (14.7, 4th) and Dakota Dukes (13.1, 8th) are also in the top-10.
Murray is second in steals per game (2.4), while Early ranks second in three-point shooting (.438).
SoCon Awards ...
•Laura Murray has twice been named the league's player of the week, collecting the award Dec. 3 & 10.
•Murray was also tabbed the SoCon Player of the Month for December, the first of her career.
•After a career weekend, Shannon Eriksson was named the SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week, Jan. 8.
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 ranks second all-time in career points (1,566) and is 189 away from passing two-time SoCon Player of the Year Sophia Aleksandravicius, who holds seven all-time career records.
•She is also tied for second all-time with 187 career made three-pointers.
•Murray has scored in double figures in all but one game and is averaging a team-best 18.9 points.
•Of her 15 double figure scoring games, 10 have been in the 20-point category.
All-Time Series vs. UNCG ...
•Davidson trails 28-19, but it has won the last six straight and 12 of the past 15 meetings since 12/4/06.
•The Wildcats swept all three games a year ago in the series, including taking a 70-47 quarterfinal win in the SoCon Tournament. Sophia Aleksandravicius had 19 points and 13 boards, while Laura Murray chipped in 10.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•UNCG (5-10, 1-3 SoCon dropped a close 74-71 decision to Georgia Southern on the road Saturday.
•Janae Stevenson had 13 points and nine rebounds and three other Spartans hit for double figures.
•UNCG is just 1-7 in its last eight games, dropping six straight before defeating Elon 73-62, Jan. 4.
•Stevenson (12.7 ppg/8.2 rpg) and Lucy Mason (12.5) are pacing the Spartans in scoring.
•UNCG is fourth in the league in rebounds pre game (38.1) and second in offensive boards (14.7).
•The Spartans had a season-high three-game win streak, Nov. 15-23, by scoring wins vs. South Carolina State, Norfolk State and Coll. of Charleston. Two of the wins came at home.
•UNCG has gone 1-4 on the road and is playing its fourth road contest in the last five games.
•Mason, the league's Freshman of the Year last season, was an All-SoCon Preseason pick this year.
•UNCG was picked to finish seventh in the preseason league poll after going 4-16 in SoCon last year.
•Head coach Wendy Palmer is in her third year at UNCG and has gone 17-58 in her tenure.
A Look Ahead ...
Davidson takes to the road for a single game next weekend, playing at Georgia Southern, Jan. 18.
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