Monday, February 3
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College Athletics
vs
Samford
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Face the Bulldogs of Samford Monday Evening
2/2/2014 2:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
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DAVIDSON, N.C . — The second-place Wildcats look to keep hold of its postion in the Southern Conference standings when they play host to Samford Monday at 7 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena to finish out a quick two-game homestand in women's basketball.
Davidson (10-11, 7-3 SoCon) will be looking to regroup after a tough 76-62 defeat Saturday to SoCon-leader Chattanooga. The 'Cats are one game ahead of third-place Furman in the league standings and trail the Mocs by three for first place.
The Wildcats are in the midst of playing five games at home in a seven-game stretch, which started Saturday vs. Chattanooga.
Game Notes: Quicks Hits ...
•The Wildcats had their seven-game SoCon home winning streak snapped Saturday.
•Davidson is 5-5 at home and 4-1 in league games after a defeat to UTC Saturday.
•The Wildcats were picked to finish third in both the coaches and media preseason poll.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her fourth year (68-51, 48-22 SoCon) and 5-3 vs. Samford.
Last Game Out vs. Chattanooga ...
•A fast start by UTC doomed the 'Cats as they suffered a home league defeat, 76-62, Saturday.
•The Wildcats fell behind by as many as 22 points in the second half and never recovered.
•Laura Murray went off for a season-high 26 points on a season-best 10 field goals.
•Hannah Early (9) and Dakota Dukes (6) were held to 15 points, 14 under their combined averages.
•Shneeka Center came off the bench for 10 points and six rebounds.
Random Notes ...
•Dating back to the 2011-12 season, Davidson has won 21 of its past 25 home SoCon games.
•The trio of Murray, Dukes and Early have all scored in double figures in 11 of 21 games.
•The Wildcats rank second in the SoCon in scoring (69.6 per game) and assists (14.4).
•When Davidson scores 70 or more points in a game, it is 8-1 on the season.
•Dukes (7) and Early (3) have combined for 10 double-doubles this year.
•Murray is averaging 20.7 points in home games, while Dukes is at 15.6 points and 8.7 rebounds.
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 ...
•Laura 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 (1,660) and is 218 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 196 career three-pointers and is 18 away from the top spot.
•The senior moved into second place all-time in field goals (562) Saturday after hitting 10 vs. UTC.
•Of Murray's 20 double-figure scoring games this year, 11 have been in the 20-point category.
All-Time Series vs. Samford ...
•Davidson has rattled off wins in the last three straight meetings to even the series at 6-all.
•Hannah Early scored a career-high 25 points in helping guide the Wildcats to an 83-68 road win in the first meeting this year. Three others hit for double digits in points and Davidson connected on a season-best 11 treys on 22 attempts.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•Samford (6-15, 4-6) won its third game in the past four with a 58-43 road win at Georgia Southern.
•Prior to its winning spurt, the Bulldogs had lost seven in a row, including an 83-68 lost to the 'Cats.
•Kassidy Blevins had a game-high 21 points vs. the Eagles Saturday, hitting 5 of Samford's 8 threes.
•Christy Robinson paces the team on the season at 8.6 points per game (an even 10 in SoCon games)
•Samford sits at 3-9 on the road, 2-4 vs. the league with its two wins vs. Ga. Southern and UNCG.
•Samford is second in the SoCon in points allowed at 59.9, while opponents shooting 39.5 percent.
•The Bulldogs went 2-9 vs. non-conference foes, winning vs. Memphis and South Alabama.
•Samford's roster features 11 freshmen or sophomores of its 13 available players.
•The Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the league preseason poll. They went 11-9 last year.
•Samford last reached the postseason in 2012, falling to Duke in the NCAA Tournament.
•Head coach Mike Morris is in his 12th year at Samford, going 202-152 overall.
A Look Ahead ...
Davidson will play its next two SoCon games on the road, first traveling to UNCG Saturday, Feb. 8, for a 2 p.m. contest.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #22 vs. Samford (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 second-place Wildcats look to keep hold of its postion in the Southern Conference standings when they play host to Samford Monday at 7 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena to finish out a quick two-game homestand in women's basketball.
Davidson (10-11, 7-3 SoCon) will be looking to regroup after a tough 76-62 defeat Saturday to SoCon-leader Chattanooga. The 'Cats are one game ahead of third-place Furman in the league standings and trail the Mocs by three for first place.
The Wildcats are in the midst of playing five games at home in a seven-game stretch, which started Saturday vs. Chattanooga.
Game Notes: Quicks Hits ...
•The Wildcats had their seven-game SoCon home winning streak snapped Saturday.
•Davidson is 5-5 at home and 4-1 in league games after a defeat to UTC Saturday.
•The Wildcats were picked to finish third in both the coaches and media preseason poll.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her fourth year (68-51, 48-22 SoCon) and 5-3 vs. Samford.
Last Game Out vs. Chattanooga ...
•A fast start by UTC doomed the 'Cats as they suffered a home league defeat, 76-62, Saturday.
•The Wildcats fell behind by as many as 22 points in the second half and never recovered.
•Laura Murray went off for a season-high 26 points on a season-best 10 field goals.
•Hannah Early (9) and Dakota Dukes (6) were held to 15 points, 14 under their combined averages.
•Shneeka Center came off the bench for 10 points and six rebounds.
Random Notes ...
•Dating back to the 2011-12 season, Davidson has won 21 of its past 25 home SoCon games.
•The trio of Murray, Dukes and Early have all scored in double figures in 11 of 21 games.
•The Wildcats rank second in the SoCon in scoring (69.6 per game) and assists (14.4).
•When Davidson scores 70 or more points in a game, it is 8-1 on the season.
•Dukes (7) and Early (3) have combined for 10 double-doubles this year.
•Murray is averaging 20.7 points in home games, while Dukes is at 15.6 points and 8.7 rebounds.
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 ...
•Laura 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 (1,660) and is 218 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 196 career three-pointers and is 18 away from the top spot.
•The senior moved into second place all-time in field goals (562) Saturday after hitting 10 vs. UTC.
•Of Murray's 20 double-figure scoring games this year, 11 have been in the 20-point category.
All-Time Series vs. Samford ...
•Davidson has rattled off wins in the last three straight meetings to even the series at 6-all.
•Hannah Early scored a career-high 25 points in helping guide the Wildcats to an 83-68 road win in the first meeting this year. Three others hit for double digits in points and Davidson connected on a season-best 11 treys on 22 attempts.
Scouting the Opposition ...
•Samford (6-15, 4-6) won its third game in the past four with a 58-43 road win at Georgia Southern.
•Prior to its winning spurt, the Bulldogs had lost seven in a row, including an 83-68 lost to the 'Cats.
•Kassidy Blevins had a game-high 21 points vs. the Eagles Saturday, hitting 5 of Samford's 8 threes.
•Christy Robinson paces the team on the season at 8.6 points per game (an even 10 in SoCon games)
•Samford sits at 3-9 on the road, 2-4 vs. the league with its two wins vs. Ga. Southern and UNCG.
•Samford is second in the SoCon in points allowed at 59.9, while opponents shooting 39.5 percent.
•The Bulldogs went 2-9 vs. non-conference foes, winning vs. Memphis and South Alabama.
•Samford's roster features 11 freshmen or sophomores of its 13 available players.
•The Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the league preseason poll. They went 11-9 last year.
•Samford last reached the postseason in 2012, falling to Duke in the NCAA Tournament.
•Head coach Mike Morris is in his 12th year at Samford, going 202-152 overall.
A Look Ahead ...
Davidson will play its next two SoCon games on the road, first traveling to UNCG Saturday, Feb. 8, for a 2 p.m. contest.
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