Sunday, December 7
Davidson, N.C.
2:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
James Madison
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
'Cats Finish Home Stretch vs. JMU Sunday
12/5/2014 8:40:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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2014-15 Digital Media Guide
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — Looking to wrap up their final home game of the 2014 calendar year with a victory, Davidson will play host for the first time to James Madison Sunday afternoon in John M. Belk Arena at 2 p.m.
The Wildcats will conclude a stretch of playing five of its past seven games at home, spanning from Nov. 17-Dec. 7. After Sunday's game, they will take to the road for a season-high five-game road trip that has them visiting Winthrop, N.C. State, Charlotte and Virginia with a neutral site game against Miami (Ohio).
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 (77-60) and is 0-1 vs. James Madison all-time.
Last Game Out vs. North Carolina A&T ...
•Davidson suffered a tough defeat Tuesday night, 62-57, in overtime after seeing a 14-point second half lead slip away and then watching North Carolina A&T score the first 10 points in overtime.
•Hannah Early (13) was the lone player to reach double digits in points for the Wildcats.
•Mackenzie Latt had her fourth double-digit rebounding game of the season with 10 boards, while Diona Johnson scored nine points and Alexandra Long had a career-high six assists.
•The Wildcats led 48-34 with eight minutes remaining in regulation, before the Aggies ran off a 16-2 run to close the second half and force overtime.
•Davidson held North Carolina A&T to a season-low 26.8 percent shooting.
Season Highs All-Around vs. The Panthers, Nov. 25 ...
•Davidson set numerous season highs as a team and individually in its win vs. HPU, Nov. 25.
•Besides tying a school record with 12 blocks, the Wildcats pulled in season-best 55 boards.
•Leading the way 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 its first seven games, Davidson ranks among the tops in the conference offensively and defensively as of Dec. 4.
•The 'Cats are second and fourth, respectively, in blocks (5.6 per game) and assists (15.9), while
ranking fifth in rebounds (42.6) and sixth in three-point percentage (.317).
•Latt is second in the A-10 in rebounds (8.7 per game), with her 42 total defensive rebounds leading the league. She is also ninth in field goal percentage (.520).
•Early also ranks among the top-10 in several categories. She is slightly behind Latt in rebounds (6th, 7.4), while holding the top spot in total offensive rebounds (22). She is fourth in made three-pointers (17) and sixth in points per game (15.1).
•Long has the fourth-best assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.6 (21 assists to 13 turnovers).
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.
All-Time Series vs. James Madison ...
•This will be just second meeting after the two squads last met in first round of the 2012 Women's NIT in Harrisburg, Va., with JMU earning a 64-49 win.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius scored a season-best 25 points and Davidson forced 22 turnovers, but it was unable to overcome a 19-7 second-half run by the Dukes that turned a 29-28 Wildcat lead into a 47-36 deficit with under five minutes to go.
Scouting the Dukes ...
•James Madison comes into Sunday's game with a 6-1 record after its latest win against Atlantic 10 member Richmond Wednesday evening at home, a 79-68 triumph.
•Up by three at the break, 38-35, JMU ran off a 16-3 run and cruised past the Spiders.
•Precious Hall led the way for the Dukes with 27 points. The Colonial Athletic Association Preseason Player of Year has scored in double digits 16 consecutive contests, dating back to Feb. 23, 2014.
•Hall is also just seven points away from scoring 1,000 in her career.
•Angela Mickens added 13 points and Lauren Okafor tallied 14 in the win.
•Hall leads the way offensively, averaging 24.6 points a game, while Okafor is second, averaging a double-double on 12.1 points and 12.3 rebounds a game.
•The Dukes went 29-6 last year and 15-1 in the CAA. They were picked to repeat as CAA champions.
•They have won seven CAA championship titles and been to the NCAA Tournament 10 times.
•Last year JMU won its first NCAA Tournament game since 1991, upsetting sixth-seeded Gonzaga 72-63 in the first round.
•James Madison returns seven of its 11 letterwinners from last year, including three starters.
•Head coach Kenny Brooks, who has collected 286 wins at JMU, is a two-time CAA Coach of the Year, including this past season.
A Look Ahead ...
•Davidson begins a five-game swing, starting Dec. 13 against state-border rival Winthrop.
2014-15 Digital Media Guide
Game Notes- #8 vs. James Madison (pdf)
DavidsonPhotos.com
Ticket information for home games, click on season or single game to purchase tickets
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Looking to wrap up their final home game of the 2014 calendar year with a victory, Davidson will play host for the first time to James Madison Sunday afternoon in John M. Belk Arena at 2 p.m.
The Wildcats will conclude a stretch of playing five of its past seven games at home, spanning from Nov. 17-Dec. 7. After Sunday's game, they will take to the road for a season-high five-game road trip that has them visiting Winthrop, N.C. State, Charlotte and Virginia with a neutral site game against Miami (Ohio).
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 (77-60) and is 0-1 vs. James Madison all-time.
Last Game Out vs. North Carolina A&T ...
•Davidson suffered a tough defeat Tuesday night, 62-57, in overtime after seeing a 14-point second half lead slip away and then watching North Carolina A&T score the first 10 points in overtime.
•Hannah Early (13) was the lone player to reach double digits in points for the Wildcats.
•Mackenzie Latt had her fourth double-digit rebounding game of the season with 10 boards, while Diona Johnson scored nine points and Alexandra Long had a career-high six assists.
•The Wildcats led 48-34 with eight minutes remaining in regulation, before the Aggies ran off a 16-2 run to close the second half and force overtime.
•Davidson held North Carolina A&T to a season-low 26.8 percent shooting.
Season Highs All-Around vs. The Panthers, Nov. 25 ...
•Davidson set numerous season highs as a team and individually in its win vs. HPU, Nov. 25.
•Besides tying a school record with 12 blocks, the Wildcats pulled in season-best 55 boards.
•Leading the way 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 its first seven games, Davidson ranks among the tops in the conference offensively and defensively as of Dec. 4.
•The 'Cats are second and fourth, respectively, in blocks (5.6 per game) and assists (15.9), while
ranking fifth in rebounds (42.6) and sixth in three-point percentage (.317).
•Latt is second in the A-10 in rebounds (8.7 per game), with her 42 total defensive rebounds leading the league. She is also ninth in field goal percentage (.520).
•Early also ranks among the top-10 in several categories. She is slightly behind Latt in rebounds (6th, 7.4), while holding the top spot in total offensive rebounds (22). She is fourth in made three-pointers (17) and sixth in points per game (15.1).
•Long has the fourth-best assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.6 (21 assists to 13 turnovers).
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.
All-Time Series vs. James Madison ...
•This will be just second meeting after the two squads last met in first round of the 2012 Women's NIT in Harrisburg, Va., with JMU earning a 64-49 win.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius scored a season-best 25 points and Davidson forced 22 turnovers, but it was unable to overcome a 19-7 second-half run by the Dukes that turned a 29-28 Wildcat lead into a 47-36 deficit with under five minutes to go.
Scouting the Dukes ...
•James Madison comes into Sunday's game with a 6-1 record after its latest win against Atlantic 10 member Richmond Wednesday evening at home, a 79-68 triumph.
•Up by three at the break, 38-35, JMU ran off a 16-3 run and cruised past the Spiders.
•Precious Hall led the way for the Dukes with 27 points. The Colonial Athletic Association Preseason Player of Year has scored in double digits 16 consecutive contests, dating back to Feb. 23, 2014.
•Hall is also just seven points away from scoring 1,000 in her career.
•Angela Mickens added 13 points and Lauren Okafor tallied 14 in the win.
•Hall leads the way offensively, averaging 24.6 points a game, while Okafor is second, averaging a double-double on 12.1 points and 12.3 rebounds a game.
•The Dukes went 29-6 last year and 15-1 in the CAA. They were picked to repeat as CAA champions.
•They have won seven CAA championship titles and been to the NCAA Tournament 10 times.
•Last year JMU won its first NCAA Tournament game since 1991, upsetting sixth-seeded Gonzaga 72-63 in the first round.
•James Madison returns seven of its 11 letterwinners from last year, including three starters.
•Head coach Kenny Brooks, who has collected 286 wins at JMU, is a two-time CAA Coach of the Year, including this past season.
A Look Ahead ...
•Davidson begins a five-game swing, starting Dec. 13 against state-border rival Winthrop.
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