Saturday, February 1
Davidson, N.C.
12:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Chattanooga
Freshman Rachel Piles has seen action in all 20 games and is averaging just over two points and three rebounds a game.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Host SoCon-Leader Mocs Saturday at 12 p.m.
1/30/2014 10:08:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
Live Stats
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #21 vs. Chattanooga (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 Davidson women's basketball team starts its second go-around in the Southern Conference Saturday at 12 p.m. when it welcomes Chattanooga to John M. Belk Arena in a battle of second and first place teams.
The Wildcats finished the first half of league play 7-2, good for second-best behind Chattanooga, which went 9-0. One of those defeats came to the Mocs, who the 'Cats are looking to defeat for the first since Jan. 23, 2012 when they captured a 56-52 home victory.
Also on the line Saturday is Davidson's seven-game SoCon home winning streak that dates back to the end of last season. The school record is 11, which was set from 2007-08 to 2008-09.
Game Notes: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson (10-10, 7-2 SoCon) has won five of its last seven games and sits at 7-2 in league play, good for second.
•Saturday's game begins the second go-around vs. the SoCon to finish out the regular season.
•The Wildcats put their seven-game SoCon home winning streak on the line Saturday.
•Davidson is 5-4 at home and a perfect 4-0 in league games after a 78-59 home vs. UNCG, Jan. 13.
•The Wildcats were picked to finish third in both the coaches and media preseason poll.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her fourth year (68-50, 48-21 SoCon) and is 1-6 vs. the Mocs.
Last Game Out vs. Western Carolina ...
•Davidson won its sixth straight in the series with a 69-65 victory Monday on the road vs. WCU.
•The Wildcats shot 56 percent in the second half and outscored Western, 47-39.
•Dakota Dukes (11 pts/10 rbs) and Shneeka Center (17 pts/10 rbs) had double-doubles in the win.
•Hannah Early (12) and Laura Murray (18) also scored in double figures Monday.
•Center scored 12 of her 17 in the second half, sparking an 11-3 run that gave the 'Cats the lead for good at 55-52.
Random Notes ...
•Dating back to the 2011-12 season, Davidson has won 40 of its last 49 league games.
•The trio of Murray, Dukes and Early have all scored in double figures in 11 of 20 games.
•The Wildcats rank second in the SoCon in scoring (69.6 per game) and assists (14.4).
•Dukes (7) and Early (3) have combined for 10 double-doubles this year.
•Murray is averaging 20 points in home games, while Dukes is at 16.7 points and 8.8 rebounds.
•Davidson is coming off a successful January, going 5-2 for the month.
Weekly Award Winners ...
•Murray was named the SoCon Player of the Month for December and has been tabbed SoCon Player of the Week twice this year, Dec. 3 & 10.
•Dukes was tabbed SoCon Player of the Week, Jan. 14 & Shannon Eriksson was the SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week, Jan. 8.
Senior Guard Laura Murray ...
•Murray was selected to the coaches preseason All-SoCon team for the second year in a row.
•Murray ranks second all-time in career points (1,634) and is 244 away from passing two-time SoCon Player of the Year Sophia Aleksandravicius, who holds seven all-time career records.
•She is second all-time with 194 career three-pointers and is 20 away from the top spot.
•Murray has scored in double figures in all but one game and is averaging a team-best 18.6 points.
•Of her 19 double-figure scoring games, 10 have been in the 20-point category.
All-Time Series vs. Chattanooga ...
•Davidson has not faired well in the series vs. UTC, going only 9-34 since first meeting Feb. 19, 1994.
•The 'Cats, who have dropped the past five straight, last won Jan. 23, 2012, at home 56-52.
•Davidson fell in the the first meeting this year, erasing a 15 point deficit, before falling 72-64.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•UTC (17-3, 9-0) rolled to its 13th straight win last Saturday in a 63-50 home win vs. Samford.
•The Mocs also pushed their home win streak to 35 in a row and league streak to 25 straight.
•Taylor Hall led all scorers with 22 points and had six steals. She is averaging 13.9 ppg & 8.7 rpg.
•Seven times Hall has paced the team in scoring and rebounding, including 15 and 9 vs. Davidson.
•Also averaging in double figures is Ashlen Dewart at 11 points ( 12.3 ppg vs. the SoCon).
•UTC leads the SoCon in scoring (69.8), scoring defense (58.1) and field goal percentaga (.444)
•The Mocs are 7-2 on the road this year, with a 4-0 mark in league games.
•UTC is second in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll, while recieving votes in AP Poll.
•UTC returns 10 letterwinners from last year's 29-4 squad and 19-1 in SoCon.
•Head coach Jim Foster, who is in his first year at UTC, collected his 800th career win last Saturday. •He has also coached at St. Joseph's, Vanderbilt and Ohio State, and is 11th in the NCAA in wins.
A Look Ahead ...
Davidson will play host to Samford Monday evening at 7 p.m. to conclude a two-game homestand.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #21 vs. Chattanooga (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 Davidson women's basketball team starts its second go-around in the Southern Conference Saturday at 12 p.m. when it welcomes Chattanooga to John M. Belk Arena in a battle of second and first place teams.
The Wildcats finished the first half of league play 7-2, good for second-best behind Chattanooga, which went 9-0. One of those defeats came to the Mocs, who the 'Cats are looking to defeat for the first since Jan. 23, 2012 when they captured a 56-52 home victory.
Also on the line Saturday is Davidson's seven-game SoCon home winning streak that dates back to the end of last season. The school record is 11, which was set from 2007-08 to 2008-09.
Game Notes: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson (10-10, 7-2 SoCon) has won five of its last seven games and sits at 7-2 in league play, good for second.
•Saturday's game begins the second go-around vs. the SoCon to finish out the regular season.
•The Wildcats put their seven-game SoCon home winning streak on the line Saturday.
•Davidson is 5-4 at home and a perfect 4-0 in league games after a 78-59 home vs. UNCG, Jan. 13.
•The Wildcats were picked to finish third in both the coaches and media preseason poll.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her fourth year (68-50, 48-21 SoCon) and is 1-6 vs. the Mocs.
Last Game Out vs. Western Carolina ...
•Davidson won its sixth straight in the series with a 69-65 victory Monday on the road vs. WCU.
•The Wildcats shot 56 percent in the second half and outscored Western, 47-39.
•Dakota Dukes (11 pts/10 rbs) and Shneeka Center (17 pts/10 rbs) had double-doubles in the win.
•Hannah Early (12) and Laura Murray (18) also scored in double figures Monday.
•Center scored 12 of her 17 in the second half, sparking an 11-3 run that gave the 'Cats the lead for good at 55-52.
Random Notes ...
•Dating back to the 2011-12 season, Davidson has won 40 of its last 49 league games.
•The trio of Murray, Dukes and Early have all scored in double figures in 11 of 20 games.
•The Wildcats rank second in the SoCon in scoring (69.6 per game) and assists (14.4).
•Dukes (7) and Early (3) have combined for 10 double-doubles this year.
•Murray is averaging 20 points in home games, while Dukes is at 16.7 points and 8.8 rebounds.
•Davidson is coming off a successful January, going 5-2 for the month.
Weekly Award Winners ...
•Murray was named the SoCon Player of the Month for December and has been tabbed SoCon Player of the Week twice this year, Dec. 3 & 10.
•Dukes was tabbed SoCon Player of the Week, Jan. 14 & Shannon Eriksson was the SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week, Jan. 8.
Senior Guard Laura Murray ...
•Murray was selected to the coaches preseason All-SoCon team for the second year in a row.
•Murray ranks second all-time in career points (1,634) and is 244 away from passing two-time SoCon Player of the Year Sophia Aleksandravicius, who holds seven all-time career records.
•She is second all-time with 194 career three-pointers and is 20 away from the top spot.
•Murray has scored in double figures in all but one game and is averaging a team-best 18.6 points.
•Of her 19 double-figure scoring games, 10 have been in the 20-point category.
All-Time Series vs. Chattanooga ...
•Davidson has not faired well in the series vs. UTC, going only 9-34 since first meeting Feb. 19, 1994.
•The 'Cats, who have dropped the past five straight, last won Jan. 23, 2012, at home 56-52.
•Davidson fell in the the first meeting this year, erasing a 15 point deficit, before falling 72-64.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•UTC (17-3, 9-0) rolled to its 13th straight win last Saturday in a 63-50 home win vs. Samford.
•The Mocs also pushed their home win streak to 35 in a row and league streak to 25 straight.
•Taylor Hall led all scorers with 22 points and had six steals. She is averaging 13.9 ppg & 8.7 rpg.
•Seven times Hall has paced the team in scoring and rebounding, including 15 and 9 vs. Davidson.
•Also averaging in double figures is Ashlen Dewart at 11 points ( 12.3 ppg vs. the SoCon).
•UTC leads the SoCon in scoring (69.8), scoring defense (58.1) and field goal percentaga (.444)
•The Mocs are 7-2 on the road this year, with a 4-0 mark in league games.
•UTC is second in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll, while recieving votes in AP Poll.
•UTC returns 10 letterwinners from last year's 29-4 squad and 19-1 in SoCon.
•Head coach Jim Foster, who is in his first year at UTC, collected his 800th career win last Saturday. •He has also coached at St. Joseph's, Vanderbilt and Ohio State, and is 11th in the NCAA in wins.
A Look Ahead ...
Davidson will play host to Samford Monday evening at 7 p.m. to conclude a two-game homestand.
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