Saturday, November 17
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Appalachian State
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Davidson Returns Home to Host Appalachian State Saturday
11/15/2018 4:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — Returning home after a two-game road swing, Davidson will host Appalachian State this Saturday evening in a non-conference women's basketball action inside John M. Belk Arena.
The two former Southern Conference foes faced off last year in Boone, with the Wildcats scoring a last-second win.
"Survivor Night"
Saturday's game is "Survivor Night" as the first 500 fans will receive a free buff. Find hidden immunity idols and take part in in-game promotions for your tribe.
The game is also Dream Big Basketball Night and all those wearing their jerseys or t-shirts will get into the game FREE. In addition as part of a doubleheader with the football game earlier in the day at 1 p.m., fans who bring their ticket from the game will get in FREE for the women's basketball game Saturday night.
OPENING TIP: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson is in its 40th season and has collected 435 wins in program history.
•The 'Cats are in their fifth year in the Atlantic 10 after a 21-year run in the SoCon.
•10 letterwinners return and three starters from a year ago, while three freshmen were added.
•Head coach Gayle Coats Fulks is in her second year (14-19) and has a 1-0 record against ASU.
Last Game Out at Gardner-Webb, Nov. 14 ...
•Davidson was unable to shake off a cold shooting day at Gardner-Webb Wednesday resulting in its first defeat of the season, 54-49.
•Despite shooting just 28.1 percent from the floor, the Wildcats stayed within striking distance and had a chance to get a win. Trailing most of the game, they grabbed a 47-45 lead with 2:01 to go and were within two points with under a minute left at 49-47. But, turnovers and a couple missed three-pointers hurt the 'Cats and allowed the Runnin' Bulldogs to pull out the win.
•For the second straight game, Sarah Donovan recorded a double-double with 12 points and a new personal-best 15 rebounds, six of them on offense. She reached the double-double mark by halftime.
•Cassidy Gould scored 12 points to go with five rebounds, while Kianna Speight had 10 points.
A-10 Preseason Poll & All-League Team ...
•For the third year in a row, the Wildcats placed a player on the preseason team with senior guard Justine Lyon earning her second straight preseason all-second team honors.
•Lyon had another stellar season a year ago averaging 14.6 points a game and became the program's 20th player to reach 1,000 career points.
•Davidson, which was picked 11th with 72 points in the standings.
Wildcat All-Time Record Watch ...
•Justine Lyon became the 20th player in program history to reach 1,000 points last year and currently sits in 16th place all-time with 1,049. She is 21 points away from moving up.
•The senior ranks in the top-15 in five different categories, including career scoring average 12th, 11.9), field goal attempts (11th, 977), and free throws made (10th, 226) and attempted (10th, 328).
Random Wildcat Notes ...
•Katie Turner had her 13-game double-digit scoring streak end at Gardner-Webb.
•During the streak, she averaged 14.8 points and shot an impressive 42.3 percent (41-97) from behind the arc, while dishing out 49 assists (3.8 per game).
•Turner set a single season Wildcat record with 75 made three-pointers a year ago.
•Sarah Donovan has two double-doubles already this season vs. CSU and Gardner-Webb.
•Donovan's 15 rebounds at Gardner-Webb were a career-high.
•Davidson doubled its win total from a year ago and the seven A-10 wins were a school best.
•The 12 wins for the 'Cats were the most since a 16-win campaign during the 2013-14 season.
•The Wildcats hauled in a game-high 56 rebounds vs. Charl. Southern, 19 of them on offense.
•The 56-rebound effort was the most since pulling in 55 at High Point, Nov. 24, 2015.
•The 'Cats are averaging 51 rebounds in the first three games, with a pair of 50-rebound games.
•Davidson drilled a season-best 11 three-pointers at Charl. Southern, the most since hitting 11 in a win at Virginia, Dec. 28, 2014.
•The Wildcats blocked nine shots at Charl. Southern, a personal-best three by Donovan.
•The 'Cats' 38-point win at CSU was its biggest since Jan. 23, 2013 in an 88-48 win over UNCG.
•The 34 points allowed at CSU was the least given up since a 38-point outing vs. Samford, 2/23/13.
All-Time Series vs. Appalachian State ...
•Davidson and Appalachian State have met 48 times dating back to the 1993-1994 season.
•The Wildcats won their 22nd game in the meeting last year with a road win, 59-57.
•Justine Lyon hit a driving layup on the baseline with 6.7 seconds and Davidson forced a turnover on Appalachian State's last possession to earn the win.
Scouting the Mountaineers ...
•ASU won its first game of the season Thursday night with a 68-65 victory at home.
•Gosnell went 8-for-8 from the charity stripe with three buckets en route to a team and season-high 14 points with five boards.
•The first two games of the season for the Mountaineers were against UAB and Georgia Tech, both defeats.
•Tierra Wilson leads four players averaging in double figures with 11.3 points per game.
•Appalachian State, which was picked to finish ninth in the Sun Belt, is coming off an 8-23 season a year ago with a 5-13 mark in the league.
•It returns 11 letterwinners and all five starters.
•The trio of Madi Story, Bayley Plummer and Pre Stanley were named to the all-preseason second and third teams, respectively.
•Head coach Angel Elderkin is in her fifth season and has collected 45 career wins.
A Look Ahead ...
Davidson travels to UNC Asheville the day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 21, for a 4:30 p.m.
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2018-19 Prospectus (pdf)
Game Notes: #4 Appalachian State
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Ticket information for home games, click on season or single game to purchase tickets
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Returning home after a two-game road swing, Davidson will host Appalachian State this Saturday evening in a non-conference women's basketball action inside John M. Belk Arena.
The two former Southern Conference foes faced off last year in Boone, with the Wildcats scoring a last-second win.
"Survivor Night"
Saturday's game is "Survivor Night" as the first 500 fans will receive a free buff. Find hidden immunity idols and take part in in-game promotions for your tribe.
The game is also Dream Big Basketball Night and all those wearing their jerseys or t-shirts will get into the game FREE. In addition as part of a doubleheader with the football game earlier in the day at 1 p.m., fans who bring their ticket from the game will get in FREE for the women's basketball game Saturday night.
OPENING TIP: Quick Hits ...
•Davidson is in its 40th season and has collected 435 wins in program history.
•The 'Cats are in their fifth year in the Atlantic 10 after a 21-year run in the SoCon.
•10 letterwinners return and three starters from a year ago, while three freshmen were added.
•Head coach Gayle Coats Fulks is in her second year (14-19) and has a 1-0 record against ASU.
Last Game Out at Gardner-Webb, Nov. 14 ...
•Davidson was unable to shake off a cold shooting day at Gardner-Webb Wednesday resulting in its first defeat of the season, 54-49.
•Despite shooting just 28.1 percent from the floor, the Wildcats stayed within striking distance and had a chance to get a win. Trailing most of the game, they grabbed a 47-45 lead with 2:01 to go and were within two points with under a minute left at 49-47. But, turnovers and a couple missed three-pointers hurt the 'Cats and allowed the Runnin' Bulldogs to pull out the win.
•For the second straight game, Sarah Donovan recorded a double-double with 12 points and a new personal-best 15 rebounds, six of them on offense. She reached the double-double mark by halftime.
•Cassidy Gould scored 12 points to go with five rebounds, while Kianna Speight had 10 points.
A-10 Preseason Poll & All-League Team ...
•For the third year in a row, the Wildcats placed a player on the preseason team with senior guard Justine Lyon earning her second straight preseason all-second team honors.
•Lyon had another stellar season a year ago averaging 14.6 points a game and became the program's 20th player to reach 1,000 career points.
•Davidson, which was picked 11th with 72 points in the standings.
Wildcat All-Time Record Watch ...
•Justine Lyon became the 20th player in program history to reach 1,000 points last year and currently sits in 16th place all-time with 1,049. She is 21 points away from moving up.
•The senior ranks in the top-15 in five different categories, including career scoring average 12th, 11.9), field goal attempts (11th, 977), and free throws made (10th, 226) and attempted (10th, 328).
Random Wildcat Notes ...
•Katie Turner had her 13-game double-digit scoring streak end at Gardner-Webb.
•During the streak, she averaged 14.8 points and shot an impressive 42.3 percent (41-97) from behind the arc, while dishing out 49 assists (3.8 per game).
•Turner set a single season Wildcat record with 75 made three-pointers a year ago.
•Sarah Donovan has two double-doubles already this season vs. CSU and Gardner-Webb.
•Donovan's 15 rebounds at Gardner-Webb were a career-high.
•Davidson doubled its win total from a year ago and the seven A-10 wins were a school best.
•The 12 wins for the 'Cats were the most since a 16-win campaign during the 2013-14 season.
•The Wildcats hauled in a game-high 56 rebounds vs. Charl. Southern, 19 of them on offense.
•The 56-rebound effort was the most since pulling in 55 at High Point, Nov. 24, 2015.
•The 'Cats are averaging 51 rebounds in the first three games, with a pair of 50-rebound games.
•Davidson drilled a season-best 11 three-pointers at Charl. Southern, the most since hitting 11 in a win at Virginia, Dec. 28, 2014.
•The Wildcats blocked nine shots at Charl. Southern, a personal-best three by Donovan.
•The 'Cats' 38-point win at CSU was its biggest since Jan. 23, 2013 in an 88-48 win over UNCG.
•The 34 points allowed at CSU was the least given up since a 38-point outing vs. Samford, 2/23/13.
All-Time Series vs. Appalachian State ...
•Davidson and Appalachian State have met 48 times dating back to the 1993-1994 season.
•The Wildcats won their 22nd game in the meeting last year with a road win, 59-57.
•Justine Lyon hit a driving layup on the baseline with 6.7 seconds and Davidson forced a turnover on Appalachian State's last possession to earn the win.
Scouting the Mountaineers ...
•ASU won its first game of the season Thursday night with a 68-65 victory at home.
•Gosnell went 8-for-8 from the charity stripe with three buckets en route to a team and season-high 14 points with five boards.
•The first two games of the season for the Mountaineers were against UAB and Georgia Tech, both defeats.
•Tierra Wilson leads four players averaging in double figures with 11.3 points per game.
•Appalachian State, which was picked to finish ninth in the Sun Belt, is coming off an 8-23 season a year ago with a 5-13 mark in the league.
•It returns 11 letterwinners and all five starters.
•The trio of Madi Story, Bayley Plummer and Pre Stanley were named to the all-preseason second and third teams, respectively.
•Head coach Angel Elderkin is in her fifth season and has collected 45 career wins.
A Look Ahead ...
Davidson travels to UNC Asheville the day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 21, for a 4:30 p.m.
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