Sunday, February 21
Davidson, N.C.
2:00 p.m.
Davidson College Athletics
vs
Massachusetts (MI-Connection)
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Davidson Hosts UMass For First Time Sunday in Play4Kay Game
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — Playing two of its final three regular season Atlantic 10 games at home, Davidson starts by hosting Massachusetts this Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena as part of the Wildcats' annual Play4Kay game.
The Wildcats (11-15, 5-8 A-10) are hosting the Minutewomen for the first time after facing them for the first time ever last year in Amherst. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game Sunday as Davidson hosts its 9th annual Play4Kay game, formerly known as the WBCA PinkZone Game. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
OPENING TIP: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson is in its 37th season and reached the 400-win mark last year at Gardner-Webb.
•The 'Cats are in their second year in the Atlantic 10 after a 21-year run in the SoCon.
•The Wildcats were picked to finish 14th in the A-10 Coaches Preseason Poll.
•Davidson returns nine letterwinners and all five of its starters from last year's 5-25 team.
•Head coach Michele Savage is in her sixth year (90-96) and has a record of 0-1 vs. UMass.
Last Game Out at Saint Louis ...
•Saint Louis shot a game-high 50 percent and put four players in double figures on its way to earning an 88-51 win at home over Davidson last Monday.
•With her third three-pointer of the game in the third quarter with 1:49 left, senior Hannah Early set a new program record for made treys with her 223rd to surpass Laura Murray's mark of 222. •She hit 4-of-9 shots overall and 3-for-5 from behind the arc for 12 points.
•Mackenzie Latt finished with team bests of 14 points and seven rebounds.
•A drought of over nine minutes without a field goal between the first and second quarters by the Wildcats saw them go from trailing 16-8 to 36-17 and then eventually 46-24 at halftime.
Last Five Out ...
•Davidson is 2-3 in its last five games, with a 1-1 record at home during that time span.
•Latt is averaging a double-double in her last five games, 15.2 points and 10.8 rebounds a game.
•The Wildcats are shooting 38.5 percent and pouring in nearly 63 points a game.
•Early (12.4 ppg) has hit 13 of her 21 field goals from behind the arc in the past five games (13-31).
All-Time Record Watch ...
•Early holds the all-time made three-point mark with 223, breaking Laura Murray's record of 222.
•Dukes is second all-time in made free throws with 330 and fourth in attempts at 460.
•Early (1,363) and Dukes (1,236) are 6th and 8th, respectively, on the Wildcats' all-time scoring list.
•Dukes' .491 career field goal percentage ranks fifth all-time, while she is sixth in rebounds (713).
Random Notes ...
•Davidson's six non-conference wins were the most since going 6-5 during the 2007-08 season.
•Dating back to last year, Latt has scored in double figures in 29 of her last 34 games.
•The sophomore has led the team in scoring 11 times and 14 times in rebounding.
•Latt is averaging a team-best 14.8 points per game (14.4 vs. the league), while Early (11.2 ppg) and Dukes (13.5 / 12.4 vs. league) are also averaging in double figures on the season.
•Latt's 19 rebounds vs. Mason, Feb. 3, were the most since a 20-board effort by Sophia Aleksandrivicus at Appalachian State during the 2011-12 season. The school record is 23 in a game.
•Davidson has outrebounded the opposition in 14 of its 25 games this year, going 11-3.
•It has registered 12 games of 40 or more rebounds, including a season-high 55 at High Point.
•Nine times the 'Cats have held the opposition to under 35 percent shooting in a game.
•Four times this year Davidson has put four scorers in double figures in the same game.
•Dukes has six double-doubles (16 for career), Early has three (9), while Latt owns two (13).
•Twice this year Davidson has had a pair of double-doubles in the same game (HPU & Dayton).
•Dukes was named the College Sports Madness Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, Nov. 30.
•In the last 12 games, Davidson has dished out a total of 180 assists for an average of 15.0 a game.
•The 'Cats are 4-7 at home, averaging 61.2 points a game and shooting 40.5 percent from the floor.
All-Time Series vs. Massachusetts ...
•The Wildcats and Minutewomen have played just once, meeting last year in Amherst, Mass.
•Davidson lost 60-49 despite getting 18 points from Early and a double-double by Latt.
A Look Ahead ...
•Davidson plays its final road game with a mid-week contest at Saint Joseph's Wednesday, Feb. 24.
2015-16 Media Guide (pdf)
Game Notes- #27 vs. Massachusetts (pdf)
Television- NA
DavidsonPhotos.com
Ticket information for home games, click on season or single game to purchase tickets
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Playing two of its final three regular season Atlantic 10 games at home, Davidson starts by hosting Massachusetts this Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in John M. Belk Arena as part of the Wildcats' annual Play4Kay game.
The Wildcats (11-15, 5-8 A-10) are hosting the Minutewomen for the first time after facing them for the first time ever last year in Amherst. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game Sunday as Davidson hosts its 9th annual Play4Kay game, formerly known as the WBCA PinkZone Game. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
OPENING TIP: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson is in its 37th season and reached the 400-win mark last year at Gardner-Webb.
•The 'Cats are in their second year in the Atlantic 10 after a 21-year run in the SoCon.
•The Wildcats were picked to finish 14th in the A-10 Coaches Preseason Poll.
•Davidson returns nine letterwinners and all five of its starters from last year's 5-25 team.
•Head coach Michele Savage is in her sixth year (90-96) and has a record of 0-1 vs. UMass.
Last Game Out at Saint Louis ...
•Saint Louis shot a game-high 50 percent and put four players in double figures on its way to earning an 88-51 win at home over Davidson last Monday.
•With her third three-pointer of the game in the third quarter with 1:49 left, senior Hannah Early set a new program record for made treys with her 223rd to surpass Laura Murray's mark of 222. •She hit 4-of-9 shots overall and 3-for-5 from behind the arc for 12 points.
•Mackenzie Latt finished with team bests of 14 points and seven rebounds.
•A drought of over nine minutes without a field goal between the first and second quarters by the Wildcats saw them go from trailing 16-8 to 36-17 and then eventually 46-24 at halftime.
Last Five Out ...
•Davidson is 2-3 in its last five games, with a 1-1 record at home during that time span.
•Latt is averaging a double-double in her last five games, 15.2 points and 10.8 rebounds a game.
•The Wildcats are shooting 38.5 percent and pouring in nearly 63 points a game.
•Early (12.4 ppg) has hit 13 of her 21 field goals from behind the arc in the past five games (13-31).
All-Time Record Watch ...
•Early holds the all-time made three-point mark with 223, breaking Laura Murray's record of 222.
•Dukes is second all-time in made free throws with 330 and fourth in attempts at 460.
•Early (1,363) and Dukes (1,236) are 6th and 8th, respectively, on the Wildcats' all-time scoring list.
•Dukes' .491 career field goal percentage ranks fifth all-time, while she is sixth in rebounds (713).
Random Notes ...
•Davidson's six non-conference wins were the most since going 6-5 during the 2007-08 season.
•Dating back to last year, Latt has scored in double figures in 29 of her last 34 games.
•The sophomore has led the team in scoring 11 times and 14 times in rebounding.
•Latt is averaging a team-best 14.8 points per game (14.4 vs. the league), while Early (11.2 ppg) and Dukes (13.5 / 12.4 vs. league) are also averaging in double figures on the season.
•Latt's 19 rebounds vs. Mason, Feb. 3, were the most since a 20-board effort by Sophia Aleksandrivicus at Appalachian State during the 2011-12 season. The school record is 23 in a game.
•Davidson has outrebounded the opposition in 14 of its 25 games this year, going 11-3.
•It has registered 12 games of 40 or more rebounds, including a season-high 55 at High Point.
•Nine times the 'Cats have held the opposition to under 35 percent shooting in a game.
•Four times this year Davidson has put four scorers in double figures in the same game.
•Dukes has six double-doubles (16 for career), Early has three (9), while Latt owns two (13).
•Twice this year Davidson has had a pair of double-doubles in the same game (HPU & Dayton).
•Dukes was named the College Sports Madness Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, Nov. 30.
•In the last 12 games, Davidson has dished out a total of 180 assists for an average of 15.0 a game.
•The 'Cats are 4-7 at home, averaging 61.2 points a game and shooting 40.5 percent from the floor.
All-Time Series vs. Massachusetts ...
•The Wildcats and Minutewomen have played just once, meeting last year in Amherst, Mass.
•Davidson lost 60-49 despite getting 18 points from Early and a double-double by Latt.
A Look Ahead ...
•Davidson plays its final road game with a mid-week contest at Saint Joseph's Wednesday, Feb. 24.
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