'Cats Cruise Past Catholic in Opener, 102-66

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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Tyler Kalinoski paced five Davidson players in double figures with 19 points, including five of his club's 15 3-pointers, as the Wildcats cruised past Catholic, 102-66, in their season opener Saturday afternoon at John M. Belk Arena.

Playing in his first collegiate contest, freshman Oskar Michelsen also had the hot-hand from long range going 6-for-7 en route to 18 points. Jack Gibbs scored 17 points to go along with seven assists, while Nathan Ekwu and Jordan Barham finished with 10 points each for the 'Cats.

Like Gibbs, Brian Sullivan handed out seven assists for the Wildcats, who finished with 20 dimes on 33 field goals.

As a team, Davidson (1-0) shot 60 percent in the second half to finish at 50.8 percent overall, including a 51.7 percent clip from downtown. The Wildcats were just as impressive at the charity stripe going 21-for-23 (.913).

Led by 11 boards from freshman Peyton Aldridge, Davidson held a commanding 43-28 advantage on the glass.

Jay Howard paced the Cardinals in double digits with 21 points.

Davidson went on a 20-2 run midway through the opening period and stretched its advantage to 29 before going to the break up, 47-23. During the Wildcats' game-changing spurt, they held Catholic (0-1) without a field goal for 11 minutes and 44 seconds.

A pair of Connor Perkey free throws late in the contest gave the Wildcats their largest lead, 97-56, with 3:13 remaining.

Half of the Wildcats' point total came from their bench.

Davidson returns to action Tuesday evening with a 7 p.m. tip against in-state foe Campbell at John M. Belk Arena.

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