Tuesday, December 2
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
North Carolina A&T
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
'Cats Begin Homestand Tuesday vs. N.C. A&T
12/1/2014 1:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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2014-15 Digital Media Guide
Game Notes- #7 vs. North Carolina A&T (pdf)
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Wildcats continue their non-conference slate of games by returning home to John M. Belk Arena for the fourth time in the past six games to play host to North Carolina A&T Tuesday night in women's basketball at 7 p.m.
Davidson is in a stretch where it plays five of seven games from Nov. 17-Dec. 7 at the friendly confines of John M. Belk Arena. The Wildcats have already hosted Southern California (L, 64-99), Mount St. Mary's (W, 67-62) and High Point (W, 76-57).
Dating back to the 2010-11 season, the first under head coach Michele Savage, the 'Cats are 38-16 at Belk Arena, including a school-best 12-1 record in 2011-12.
OPENING TIP: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson is in its 36th season and reached the 400-win mark, Nov. 20, at Gardner-Webb.
•The 'Cats moved to the Atlantic 10, July 1, 2014, after a 21-year run in the SoCon.
•The Wildcats were picked to finish 12th in the A-10 coaches preseason poll.
•Davidson returns seven letterwinners and four of its five starters from last year's 16-16 team.
•Head coach Michele Savage is in her fifth year (77-59) and is 0-1 vs. N.C. A&T all-time.
Last Game Out at No. 21/24 Rutgers ...
•No. 21/24 Rutgers shot a season-high 57.1 percent and put five players in double figures in downing the Wildcats 100-44 last Sunday, halting the 'Cats' season-best three-game win streak.
•Hannah Early (13) and Mackenzie Latt (10) were the lone 'Cats to reach double digits in points.
•It was the third straight year both teams were playing each other, with the Scarlet Knights taking all three meetings.
•It was also the first time Davidson was playing a ranked opponent since taking on No. 13 Tennessee, Dec. 28, 2013.
Season Highs All-Around vs. The Panthers ...
•Davidson set numerous season highs as a team and individually in its win vs. High Point Tuesday, Nov. 25.
•Besides tying a school record with 12 blocks, the Wildcats pulled in season-best 55 boards.
•Leading the charge were Dakota Dukes (8), Saadia Timpton (8, season-best) and Rachel Piles (6, season-best) in boards.
•Dukes and Early had season highs in points, while Dukes tied her career-best with six dimes.
•Davidson's 25 assists were a season-high and three away from the single-game school record.
•The Wildcats' 30 made field goals set a new season-best as did their 76 points scored.
Ranking Among the Best in the A-10 ...
•Through six games, Davidson ranks among the tops in the conference offensively and defensively.
•The 'Cats are third and fourth, respectively, in blocks (5.7 per game) and assists (16.0), while ranking fifth in rebounds (41.8) and three-point percentage (.326).
•Latt is second in the league in rebounds (8.5 per game) and field goal percentage (.565), while Early is right behind her in rebound (5th, 7.7) and ranks sixth in points per game (15.5).
Weekly Honors...
•Nov. 24- Latt was named the A-10 Rookie of the Week and College Sports Madness A-10 Player of the Week after averaging 17 points and nine rebounds, Nov. 17-24.
Home Stats ...
•Davidson, riding a two-game home win streak, is averaging 69 points and just over 43 rebounds a game, while shooting 42.1 percent at home this year.
•Early (16.7 ppg, 8 rpg at home) has hit half of her 16 made three-pointers at Belk Arena.
•Latt and Dukes are shooting 51.7 and 63.2 percent, respectively, at home through the first three games. They are both averaging in double figures in points per game at 12.7 and 12.
All-Time Series vs. North Carolina A&T ...
•This will be just second meeting between the two North Carolina schools.
•The Wildcats shot just 33.3 percent in falling on the road to the Aggies last year, 62-53.
•Laura Murray had her 20th career 20-point outing with a game-high 21 points.
Scouting the Aggies ...
•North Carolina A&T comes into Tuesday's game with a 4-2 record after going 1-1 this past weekend at the Southern Mississippi Thanksgiving Tournament.
•Tuesday's game at Davidson is third contest in a six-game road trip for the Aggies, who wil also visit Howard, UMES and Appalachian State.
•The Aggies fell 72-48 to host Southern Miss. last Saturday in the championship game after earning a 47-38 win against Oral Roberts in the opening game of the tournament.
•A&T had two players – Christina Carter and Dana Brown – earn all-tournament honors.
•Brown was the only Aggie to score in double figures with 13 points Saturday.
•Pacing the offense for A&T is Aprill McRae at 11.3 points per game.
•Carter is also averaging in double digits at an even 10 points. She has team highs of 22 assists and 22 steals in six games.
•In last year's game vs the 'Cats, Ariel Bursey led the Aggies with 18 points, getting 12 of them in the first half, and Christina Carter (13) and Tracy King (12) also hit double figures.
•North Carolina A&T is coming off a 24-7 season a year ago.
•A&T was picked to win the 2014-15 MEAC regular season title for the first time since the 2009-10 season.
•N.C. A&T returns seven letterwinners and three of its five starters.
•The Aggies were ranked 17th in the latest collegeinsider.com Mid-Major Top-25 poll.
•Head coach Tarrell Robinson is in his third season with the Aggies and has collected 50 wins.
A Look Ahead ...
•Davidson remains at home and hosts James Madison this weekend, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m.
2014-15 Digital Media Guide
Game Notes- #7 vs. North Carolina A&T (pdf)
DavidsonPhotos.com
Ticket information for home games, click on season or single game to purchase tickets
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Wildcats continue their non-conference slate of games by returning home to John M. Belk Arena for the fourth time in the past six games to play host to North Carolina A&T Tuesday night in women's basketball at 7 p.m.
Davidson is in a stretch where it plays five of seven games from Nov. 17-Dec. 7 at the friendly confines of John M. Belk Arena. The Wildcats have already hosted Southern California (L, 64-99), Mount St. Mary's (W, 67-62) and High Point (W, 76-57).
Dating back to the 2010-11 season, the first under head coach Michele Savage, the 'Cats are 38-16 at Belk Arena, including a school-best 12-1 record in 2011-12.
OPENING TIP: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson is in its 36th season and reached the 400-win mark, Nov. 20, at Gardner-Webb.
•The 'Cats moved to the Atlantic 10, July 1, 2014, after a 21-year run in the SoCon.
•The Wildcats were picked to finish 12th in the A-10 coaches preseason poll.
•Davidson returns seven letterwinners and four of its five starters from last year's 16-16 team.
•Head coach Michele Savage is in her fifth year (77-59) and is 0-1 vs. N.C. A&T all-time.
Last Game Out at No. 21/24 Rutgers ...
•No. 21/24 Rutgers shot a season-high 57.1 percent and put five players in double figures in downing the Wildcats 100-44 last Sunday, halting the 'Cats' season-best three-game win streak.
•Hannah Early (13) and Mackenzie Latt (10) were the lone 'Cats to reach double digits in points.
•It was the third straight year both teams were playing each other, with the Scarlet Knights taking all three meetings.
•It was also the first time Davidson was playing a ranked opponent since taking on No. 13 Tennessee, Dec. 28, 2013.
Season Highs All-Around vs. The Panthers ...
•Davidson set numerous season highs as a team and individually in its win vs. High Point Tuesday, Nov. 25.
•Besides tying a school record with 12 blocks, the Wildcats pulled in season-best 55 boards.
•Leading the charge were Dakota Dukes (8), Saadia Timpton (8, season-best) and Rachel Piles (6, season-best) in boards.
•Dukes and Early had season highs in points, while Dukes tied her career-best with six dimes.
•Davidson's 25 assists were a season-high and three away from the single-game school record.
•The Wildcats' 30 made field goals set a new season-best as did their 76 points scored.
Ranking Among the Best in the A-10 ...
•Through six games, Davidson ranks among the tops in the conference offensively and defensively.
•The 'Cats are third and fourth, respectively, in blocks (5.7 per game) and assists (16.0), while ranking fifth in rebounds (41.8) and three-point percentage (.326).
•Latt is second in the league in rebounds (8.5 per game) and field goal percentage (.565), while Early is right behind her in rebound (5th, 7.7) and ranks sixth in points per game (15.5).
Weekly Honors...
•Nov. 24- Latt was named the A-10 Rookie of the Week and College Sports Madness A-10 Player of the Week after averaging 17 points and nine rebounds, Nov. 17-24.
Home Stats ...
•Davidson, riding a two-game home win streak, is averaging 69 points and just over 43 rebounds a game, while shooting 42.1 percent at home this year.
•Early (16.7 ppg, 8 rpg at home) has hit half of her 16 made three-pointers at Belk Arena.
•Latt and Dukes are shooting 51.7 and 63.2 percent, respectively, at home through the first three games. They are both averaging in double figures in points per game at 12.7 and 12.
All-Time Series vs. North Carolina A&T ...
•This will be just second meeting between the two North Carolina schools.
•The Wildcats shot just 33.3 percent in falling on the road to the Aggies last year, 62-53.
•Laura Murray had her 20th career 20-point outing with a game-high 21 points.
Scouting the Aggies ...
•North Carolina A&T comes into Tuesday's game with a 4-2 record after going 1-1 this past weekend at the Southern Mississippi Thanksgiving Tournament.
•Tuesday's game at Davidson is third contest in a six-game road trip for the Aggies, who wil also visit Howard, UMES and Appalachian State.
•The Aggies fell 72-48 to host Southern Miss. last Saturday in the championship game after earning a 47-38 win against Oral Roberts in the opening game of the tournament.
•A&T had two players – Christina Carter and Dana Brown – earn all-tournament honors.
•Brown was the only Aggie to score in double figures with 13 points Saturday.
•Pacing the offense for A&T is Aprill McRae at 11.3 points per game.
•Carter is also averaging in double digits at an even 10 points. She has team highs of 22 assists and 22 steals in six games.
•In last year's game vs the 'Cats, Ariel Bursey led the Aggies with 18 points, getting 12 of them in the first half, and Christina Carter (13) and Tracy King (12) also hit double figures.
•North Carolina A&T is coming off a 24-7 season a year ago.
•A&T was picked to win the 2014-15 MEAC regular season title for the first time since the 2009-10 season.
•N.C. A&T returns seven letterwinners and three of its five starters.
•The Aggies were ranked 17th in the latest collegeinsider.com Mid-Major Top-25 poll.
•Head coach Tarrell Robinson is in his third season with the Aggies and has collected 50 wins.
A Look Ahead ...
•Davidson remains at home and hosts James Madison this weekend, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m.
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