Wednesday, February 3
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College Athletics
vs
George Mason
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Begins Two-Game Homestand Wednesday vs. Mason
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2015-16 Media Guide (pdf)
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — The month of February begins for the Davidson women's basketball team with a pair of Atlantic 10 games at home, starting Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. against George Mason in John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats (9-13, 3-6 A-10), 2-3 in their last five games, are seeking to halt their three-game skid after falling at Dayton last Sunday. They will also host Duquesne Saturday afternoon to wrap up the two-game homestand.
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 (88-94) and has a record of 0-1 vs. George Mason.
Last Game Out at Dayton ...
•In a game that featured four ties and 10 lead changes, Davidson saw Dayton pull away in the third quarter and hold on for a 77-66 victory this past Sunday.
•The Wildcats, who led for nearly 19 minutes of the game, were up 46-39 when the Flyers used a 17-5 run to finish out the third quarter and take a 56-51 lead, which it never gave it back the rest of the way.
•Hannah Early had a team-high 16 points, hitting three of Davidson's eight triples on the day.
•Mackenzie Latt and Dakota Dukes recorded double-doubles with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
•Davidson had a season-high 22 offensive rebounds out of its 48 total and scored a season-best 24 second-chance points. Freshman Kyla Roland had a season-high eight rebounds (four on offense).
•The 'Cats were hurt by a season-low 4-for-16 showing at the charity stripe.
Conference Numbers ...
•Through nine A-10 games, Dukes (13.9 ppg) and Latt (13.8) are both averaging in double digits.
•They are each averaging 7.3 rebounds a game, while Early is at five a game (11.0 ppg).
•Davidson is shooting 38.3 percent from the floor and pulling in nearly 37 rebounds a game.
•In four league home games, the 'Cats are averaging 56.5 points and shooting 39.8 percent.
•Dukes (13.8 ppg) and Latt (12.3, 7.3 rpg) are each averaging in double figures in the four games.
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 25 of her last 30 games.
•Latt is averaging a team-best 14.6 points per game (9th in the A-10).
•The last five games has seen her pour in 16.6 points a game on 52.8 percent shooting.
•Early (11.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg) and Dukes (14.4, team-best 7.3 rpg) are also averaging in double figures.
•Dukes' last five games has seen her average 16 points and 8.8 rebounds a game.
•The duo have combined to score 2,518 points during their careers.
•They rank 6th and 8th, respectively, on the Wildcats' all-time scoring list.
•Early is just 10 three-pointers away from breaking Laura Murray's all-time mark of 222.
•Dukes has 314 free throws on 440 attempts to place her fourth and fifth, respectively, all-time.
•Davidson has outrebounded the opposition in 12 of its 22 games this year, going 9-3.
•It has registered 11 games of 40 or more rebounds, including a season-high 55 at High Point.
•9 times the 'Cats have held the opposition to under 35 percent shooting in a game.
•Dukes has six double-doubles this year, Early has three, while Latt owns 12 for her career.
•Twice this year Davidson has had a pair of double-doubles in the same game (HPU, Dayton).
•Dukes is second in the Atlantic 10 in field goal percentage at 53.0 percent.
•Dukes was named the College Sports Madness Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, Nov. 30.
•The last eight games, Davidson has dished out a total of 120 assists, averaging 15.0 a game.
•Davidson is 3-6 overall at home and averaging 60.3 points on 40.8 percent shooting.
All-Time Series vs. George Mason ...
•The Wildcats and Patriots have played just once, meeting last year at Mason.
•Davidson dropped a close 63-60 decision in the closing seconds last year on the road.
•Early had 20 points and tied the game up at 59-all with a three-ball, before Mason scored four of final five points.
Scouting the Patriots ...
•George Mason is 9-13 and 4-5 in A-10 play, placing it in a four-way tie for sixth in the standings.
•Mason is 2-3 in its last five games, including picking up a 64-59 win last Saturday at home vs. UMass.
•Taylor Brown led the way with 16 points, the 15th time she has led the Patriots in scoring.
•Kristi Mokube enjoyed a career day with 13 points and career-best 15 rebounds. It was her third double-double of the season.
•Mokube made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left to insure a 64-59 victory.
•Mason has three players averaging in double figures, led by Brown's 15 points a game.
•Kara Wright is next at 11.5 and Mokube is at 10.8 per game.
•The Patriots are averaging 65 points a game, but allowing nearly 70 to its opponents.
•They are third in the conference in free throw percentage at .734.
•Mason finished non-conference play at 5-8.
•It is just 1-9 on the road this year, including 1-3 in A-10 games, with defeats to GW, St. Bonaventure and Fordham.
•George Mason returns half of its 12 letterwinners from last year's 13-17 squad (5-11 A-10).
A Look Ahead ...
•The 'Cats stay at home to play host to Duquesne this weekend, with game time set for 2 p.m.
2015-16 Media Guide (pdf)
Game Notes- #23 vs. George Mason (pdf)
Television- NA
DavidsonPhotos.com
Ticket information for home games, click on season or single game to purchase tickets
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The month of February begins for the Davidson women's basketball team with a pair of Atlantic 10 games at home, starting Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. against George Mason in John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats (9-13, 3-6 A-10), 2-3 in their last five games, are seeking to halt their three-game skid after falling at Dayton last Sunday. They will also host Duquesne Saturday afternoon to wrap up the two-game homestand.
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 (88-94) and has a record of 0-1 vs. George Mason.
Last Game Out at Dayton ...
•In a game that featured four ties and 10 lead changes, Davidson saw Dayton pull away in the third quarter and hold on for a 77-66 victory this past Sunday.
•The Wildcats, who led for nearly 19 minutes of the game, were up 46-39 when the Flyers used a 17-5 run to finish out the third quarter and take a 56-51 lead, which it never gave it back the rest of the way.
•Hannah Early had a team-high 16 points, hitting three of Davidson's eight triples on the day.
•Mackenzie Latt and Dakota Dukes recorded double-doubles with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
•Davidson had a season-high 22 offensive rebounds out of its 48 total and scored a season-best 24 second-chance points. Freshman Kyla Roland had a season-high eight rebounds (four on offense).
•The 'Cats were hurt by a season-low 4-for-16 showing at the charity stripe.
Conference Numbers ...
•Through nine A-10 games, Dukes (13.9 ppg) and Latt (13.8) are both averaging in double digits.
•They are each averaging 7.3 rebounds a game, while Early is at five a game (11.0 ppg).
•Davidson is shooting 38.3 percent from the floor and pulling in nearly 37 rebounds a game.
•In four league home games, the 'Cats are averaging 56.5 points and shooting 39.8 percent.
•Dukes (13.8 ppg) and Latt (12.3, 7.3 rpg) are each averaging in double figures in the four games.
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 25 of her last 30 games.
•Latt is averaging a team-best 14.6 points per game (9th in the A-10).
•The last five games has seen her pour in 16.6 points a game on 52.8 percent shooting.
•Early (11.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg) and Dukes (14.4, team-best 7.3 rpg) are also averaging in double figures.
•Dukes' last five games has seen her average 16 points and 8.8 rebounds a game.
•The duo have combined to score 2,518 points during their careers.
•They rank 6th and 8th, respectively, on the Wildcats' all-time scoring list.
•Early is just 10 three-pointers away from breaking Laura Murray's all-time mark of 222.
•Dukes has 314 free throws on 440 attempts to place her fourth and fifth, respectively, all-time.
•Davidson has outrebounded the opposition in 12 of its 22 games this year, going 9-3.
•It has registered 11 games of 40 or more rebounds, including a season-high 55 at High Point.
•9 times the 'Cats have held the opposition to under 35 percent shooting in a game.
•Dukes has six double-doubles this year, Early has three, while Latt owns 12 for her career.
•Twice this year Davidson has had a pair of double-doubles in the same game (HPU, Dayton).
•Dukes is second in the Atlantic 10 in field goal percentage at 53.0 percent.
•Dukes was named the College Sports Madness Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, Nov. 30.
•The last eight games, Davidson has dished out a total of 120 assists, averaging 15.0 a game.
•Davidson is 3-6 overall at home and averaging 60.3 points on 40.8 percent shooting.
All-Time Series vs. George Mason ...
•The Wildcats and Patriots have played just once, meeting last year at Mason.
•Davidson dropped a close 63-60 decision in the closing seconds last year on the road.
•Early had 20 points and tied the game up at 59-all with a three-ball, before Mason scored four of final five points.
Scouting the Patriots ...
•George Mason is 9-13 and 4-5 in A-10 play, placing it in a four-way tie for sixth in the standings.
•Mason is 2-3 in its last five games, including picking up a 64-59 win last Saturday at home vs. UMass.
•Taylor Brown led the way with 16 points, the 15th time she has led the Patriots in scoring.
•Kristi Mokube enjoyed a career day with 13 points and career-best 15 rebounds. It was her third double-double of the season.
•Mokube made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left to insure a 64-59 victory.
•Mason has three players averaging in double figures, led by Brown's 15 points a game.
•Kara Wright is next at 11.5 and Mokube is at 10.8 per game.
•The Patriots are averaging 65 points a game, but allowing nearly 70 to its opponents.
•They are third in the conference in free throw percentage at .734.
•Mason finished non-conference play at 5-8.
•It is just 1-9 on the road this year, including 1-3 in A-10 games, with defeats to GW, St. Bonaventure and Fordham.
•George Mason returns half of its 12 letterwinners from last year's 13-17 squad (5-11 A-10).
A Look Ahead ...
•The 'Cats stay at home to play host to Duquesne this weekend, with game time set for 2 p.m.
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