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Wildcats and Northeastern to Meet Again Saturday at Belk
11/23/2018 9:40:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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DAVIDSON WILDCATS (4-1, 0-0 A-10)
• Davidson enters 4-1 overall after defeating Northeastern, 71-59, in the consolation finals of the 2018 Charleston Classic on Sunday.
• The Wildcats are playing a non-conference opponent in consecutive contests for the first time since meeting Alabama in back-to-back games during the 1961-62 season.
• Preseason all-conference selections Jon Axel Gudmundsson and Kellan Grady continue to lead Davidson in scoring, averaging 18.2 and 15.0 points, respectively.
• Saturday's contest is the 900th of head coach Bob McKillop's 30-year career.
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Last Time Out
• Luka Brajkovic recorded his first career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead Davidson to a third-place finish in the 2018 Charleston Classic, with a 71-59 win over Northeastern Sunday at TD Arena.
• The Wildcats started the second half 10-of-12 from the floor and used a 16-4 streak to grab a double-digit advantage, which they would stretch to as many as 17, 58-41, with 9:45 to play.
• Jon Axel Gudmundsson turned in another solid performance for Davidson with 11 points and 8 assists, while backcourt mate Luke Frampton added 11 points of his own.
• Davidson continued its impressive play at the defensive end, holding the Huskies to just 36.7 percent overall and 9-of-32 (.281) from long range.
• In addition to shooting 52 percent after intermission, the Wildcats had six players score at least 8 points, including Carter Collins, who also grabbed a personal-best 8 rebounds.
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Up Next
• Davidson will host cross-county rival Charlotte in the annual "Battle for the Hornets' Nest Trophy" game Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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DAVIDSON WILDCATS (4-1, 0-0 A-10)
Head Coach: Bob McKillop (Hofstra, 1972)
Career Record: 558-341 (30th season), Record at Davidson: Same
NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES (2-3, 0-0 CAA)
Head Coach: Bill Coen (Hamilton, 1983)
Career Record: 203-188 (13th season), Record at Northeastern: Same
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GAME INFORMATION
Career Record: 558-341 (30th season), Record at Davidson: Same
NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES (2-3, 0-0 CAA)
Head Coach: Bill Coen (Hamilton, 1983)
Career Record: 203-188 (13th season), Record at Northeastern: Same
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Date: November 24, 2018
Location | Time: Davidson, N.C. | 1:00 PM
Site (Capacity): John M. Belk Arena (4,300)
Radio: Davidson Radio Network
TV: ESPN+
Online Video: WatchESPN.com
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SERIES NOTES
Location | Time: Davidson, N.C. | 1:00 PM
Site (Capacity): John M. Belk Arena (4,300)
Radio: Davidson Radio Network
TV: ESPN+
Online Video: WatchESPN.com
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Series Record: Davidson leads, 1-0
Streak: Won 1
Last Meeting: Nov. 18, 2018, Davidson Won 71-59 (N)
Last Davidson Win: Nov. 18, 2018, Won 71-59 (N)
Last Northeastern Win: N/A
First Meeting: Nov. 18, 2018, Davidson Won 71-59 (N)
Davidson Record at Home: 0-0
Davidson Record on Road: 0-0
Davidson Record at Neutral Site: 1-0
Bob McKillop's Record: 1-0
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Wildcat ScratchesStreak: Won 1
Last Meeting: Nov. 18, 2018, Davidson Won 71-59 (N)
Last Davidson Win: Nov. 18, 2018, Won 71-59 (N)
Last Northeastern Win: N/A
First Meeting: Nov. 18, 2018, Davidson Won 71-59 (N)
Davidson Record at Home: 0-0
Davidson Record on Road: 0-0
Davidson Record at Neutral Site: 1-0
Bob McKillop's Record: 1-0
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• Davidson enters 4-1 overall after defeating Northeastern, 71-59, in the consolation finals of the 2018 Charleston Classic on Sunday.
• The Wildcats are playing a non-conference opponent in consecutive contests for the first time since meeting Alabama in back-to-back games during the 1961-62 season.
• Preseason all-conference selections Jon Axel Gudmundsson and Kellan Grady continue to lead Davidson in scoring, averaging 18.2 and 15.0 points, respectively.
• Saturday's contest is the 900th of head coach Bob McKillop's 30-year career.
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Last Time Out
• Luka Brajkovic recorded his first career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead Davidson to a third-place finish in the 2018 Charleston Classic, with a 71-59 win over Northeastern Sunday at TD Arena.
• The Wildcats started the second half 10-of-12 from the floor and used a 16-4 streak to grab a double-digit advantage, which they would stretch to as many as 17, 58-41, with 9:45 to play.
• Jon Axel Gudmundsson turned in another solid performance for Davidson with 11 points and 8 assists, while backcourt mate Luke Frampton added 11 points of his own.
• Davidson continued its impressive play at the defensive end, holding the Huskies to just 36.7 percent overall and 9-of-32 (.281) from long range.
• In addition to shooting 52 percent after intermission, the Wildcats had six players score at least 8 points, including Carter Collins, who also grabbed a personal-best 8 rebounds.
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Up Next
• Davidson will host cross-county rival Charlotte in the annual "Battle for the Hornets' Nest Trophy" game Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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