Saturday, February 27
Davidson, N.C.
2:00 p.m.
Davidson College Athletics
vs
VCU
Senior Day, 'Cats vs. VCU Saturday in Regular Season Finale
2/25/2016 4:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson women's basketball team will look to send their three seniors off in winning style in their final home game as they play host to VCU Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. as part of Senior Day inside John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats (11-17, 5-10 A-10) are seeking to halt a three-game losing streak in their regular season finale and gain some momentum as they head into the Atlantic 10 Tournament next week, March 2-6.
Prior to the start of the game, Davidson will honor its three seniors Hannah Early, Dakota Dukes and Alexandra Long for their four years of playing.
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.
•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 (90-97) and has a record of 0-1 vs. Saint Joseph's.
Last Game Out at Saint Joseph's ...
•Davidson dropped its final road game of the season, 87-54, at Saint Joseph's Wednesday evening.
•The Wildcats fell behind 21-10 after the first quarter and never recovered.
•Kianna Speight and Diona Johnson netted 11 points apiece off the bench, as Davidson tied a season-high with 27 bench points.
•Mackenzie Latt kept her double-figure scoring streak alive with 10 points.
•The 'Cats swished home 7-of-15 three-pointers in the game.
Record Watch ...
•Early holds the all-time made three-point mark with 225, breaking Laura Murray's record of 222.
•Her 57 shots from downtown this year are tied for seventh most in a Wildcat single season.
•Dukes is third all-time in made and attempted free throws (345-480).
•Early (1,376) and Dukes (1,259) are 5th and 7th, respectively, on the Wildcats' all-time scoring list.
•Dukes' .487 career field goal percentage ranks fifth all-time, while she is fifth in rebounds (728).
•Latt's 176 made field goals this year rank sixth in a single season.
Senior Day ...
•Saturday's game will honor seniors Early, Dukes and Alexandra Long in their final home game.
•Long has a team-high 56 assists this year and owns 202 for her career.
•All three have combined to start 249 games during their four-year careers in 369 total 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 31 of her last 36 games.
•She is currently riding an 12-game streak of scoring in double digits.
•The sophomore has led the team in scoring 11 times and 14 times in rebounding.
•Latt is averaging a team-best 14.5 points per game (13.9 vs. the league), while Early (10.8 ppg) and Dukes (13.3 / 12.3 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 seven double-doubles (17 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.
•Davidson has dished out double-digit assist totals in the past 14 straight games (205 assists).
•The 'Cats are 4-8 at home (2-5 vs. A-10), averaging 61.2 points and shooting 40.2 percent.
All-Time Series vs. VCU ...
•VCU leads 2-1 in the series, but the Wildcats won the first meeting this year on the road, 56-50.
•Dukes and Latt each scored 18 points, and Dukes added 11 rebounds for a double-double.
Scouting the Rams...
•VCU enters Saturday's game with a 20-8 overall record and is 9-6 in A-10 play.
•The Rams are on a hot streak, having won their last three straight games, and seven of their last nine overall.
•Their latest win came at home over George Mason Wednesday, a 65-34 decision on Senior Night.
•Adaze Alaeze went off for a game-high 21 points.
•It was her 11th game this year pacing the team in scoring.
•She is averaging a team-best 11.7 points, while Camille Calhoun is at 11.3 per game.
•VCU is 9-3 on the road this year, including a 5-2 record.
•It has won its last two road games at Rhode Island and George Washington.
•The Rams are tops in the conference is scoring defense, giving up just 55.1 points per game.
•The also are tops in defensive rebounding (33.7) and second in steals per game at 8.5.
•Since falling to Davidson, Jan. 17, at home, the Rams have gone 7-2 in their last nine games.
•VCU returns nine of its 12 letterwinners from last year's 16-14 team (7-9 A-10).
•All five starters return.
A Look Ahead ...
•Davidson now gears up for the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Richmond, Va., March 2-6.
2015-16 Media Guide (pdf)
Game Notes- #29 vs. VCU (pdf)
Television- NA
DavidsonPhotos.com
Ticket information for home games, click on season or single game to purchase tickets
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson women's basketball team will look to send their three seniors off in winning style in their final home game as they play host to VCU Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. as part of Senior Day inside John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats (11-17, 5-10 A-10) are seeking to halt a three-game losing streak in their regular season finale and gain some momentum as they head into the Atlantic 10 Tournament next week, March 2-6.
Prior to the start of the game, Davidson will honor its three seniors Hannah Early, Dakota Dukes and Alexandra Long for their four years of playing.
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.
•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 (90-97) and has a record of 0-1 vs. Saint Joseph's.
Last Game Out at Saint Joseph's ...
•Davidson dropped its final road game of the season, 87-54, at Saint Joseph's Wednesday evening.
•The Wildcats fell behind 21-10 after the first quarter and never recovered.
•Kianna Speight and Diona Johnson netted 11 points apiece off the bench, as Davidson tied a season-high with 27 bench points.
•Mackenzie Latt kept her double-figure scoring streak alive with 10 points.
•The 'Cats swished home 7-of-15 three-pointers in the game.
Record Watch ...
•Early holds the all-time made three-point mark with 225, breaking Laura Murray's record of 222.
•Her 57 shots from downtown this year are tied for seventh most in a Wildcat single season.
•Dukes is third all-time in made and attempted free throws (345-480).
•Early (1,376) and Dukes (1,259) are 5th and 7th, respectively, on the Wildcats' all-time scoring list.
•Dukes' .487 career field goal percentage ranks fifth all-time, while she is fifth in rebounds (728).
•Latt's 176 made field goals this year rank sixth in a single season.
Senior Day ...
•Saturday's game will honor seniors Early, Dukes and Alexandra Long in their final home game.
•Long has a team-high 56 assists this year and owns 202 for her career.
•All three have combined to start 249 games during their four-year careers in 369 total 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 31 of her last 36 games.
•She is currently riding an 12-game streak of scoring in double digits.
•The sophomore has led the team in scoring 11 times and 14 times in rebounding.
•Latt is averaging a team-best 14.5 points per game (13.9 vs. the league), while Early (10.8 ppg) and Dukes (13.3 / 12.3 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 seven double-doubles (17 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.
•Davidson has dished out double-digit assist totals in the past 14 straight games (205 assists).
•The 'Cats are 4-8 at home (2-5 vs. A-10), averaging 61.2 points and shooting 40.2 percent.
All-Time Series vs. VCU ...
•VCU leads 2-1 in the series, but the Wildcats won the first meeting this year on the road, 56-50.
•Dukes and Latt each scored 18 points, and Dukes added 11 rebounds for a double-double.
Scouting the Rams...
•VCU enters Saturday's game with a 20-8 overall record and is 9-6 in A-10 play.
•The Rams are on a hot streak, having won their last three straight games, and seven of their last nine overall.
•Their latest win came at home over George Mason Wednesday, a 65-34 decision on Senior Night.
•Adaze Alaeze went off for a game-high 21 points.
•It was her 11th game this year pacing the team in scoring.
•She is averaging a team-best 11.7 points, while Camille Calhoun is at 11.3 per game.
•VCU is 9-3 on the road this year, including a 5-2 record.
•It has won its last two road games at Rhode Island and George Washington.
•The Rams are tops in the conference is scoring defense, giving up just 55.1 points per game.
•The also are tops in defensive rebounding (33.7) and second in steals per game at 8.5.
•Since falling to Davidson, Jan. 17, at home, the Rams have gone 7-2 in their last nine games.
•VCU returns nine of its 12 letterwinners from last year's 16-14 team (7-9 A-10).
•All five starters return.
A Look Ahead ...
•Davidson now gears up for the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Richmond, Va., March 2-6.
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