Thursday, August 22
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College Athletics
vs
Gardner-Webb
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Opens 2019 Season at Home Thursday vs. Gardner-Webb
8/19/2019 11:51:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Gavin McFarlin- Associate SID
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — The 2019 season begins for the Davidson women's soccer team this Thursday night when it plays host to Gardner-Webb at Alumni Stadium.
The Matchup ...
Davidson will welcome the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (12-5-4, 7-1-2 Big South last year) at Alumni Stadium Thursday, Aug. 22, for a 7 p.m. contest.
The All-Time Series/Last Meetings ...
Davidson will be facing the Bulldogs for the ninth time (8-0-0) dating back to the first meeting in 1990 as they look to remain unbeaten in the series. A year ago, the Wildcats went to Boiling Springs, N.C., and scored a 2-0 win. Michele Manceaux and Alexa Landsberger each scored a goal with Natalie Connell earning an assist in the victory.
A-10 Preseason ...
The Atlantic 10 preseason coaches poll had the Saint Louis Billikens as the favorites to win the league again after claiming the title last year. The Billikens (18-4-1 last year) earned 192 votes and 13 first-place tallies to take the top spot in the rankings. Last year's runner-up, VCU, finished second in the predicted order of finish with 176 points, followed by George Mason and Saint Joseph's, who tallied 163 and 161 votes, respectively, to round out the top four spots. George Mason also earned a first-place vote.
Davidson was picked to finish 12th in the preseason poll with 40 points, ahead of St. Bonaventure (28) and Rhode Island (26).
30th Anniversary Celebration ...
Davidson will celebrate 30 years of women's soccer this season, with a celebration gathering over the weekend of Sept. 6-8 and then capped off by Senior Day against Georgia Southern that Sunday the 8th at 2 p.m.
Season and Home Openers ...
The Wildcats are 12-18 all-time in season openers after falling 2-0 to Coastal Carolina a year ago on their home field at Alumni Stadium. The setback also saw the 'Cats record fall to 17-13 all-time in home openers.
Scouting the Wildcats ...
•This is Davidson's 31st year of women's soccer.
•Head coach Adam Denton enters his third year at the helm of the program.
•Thursday's game marks the ninth consecutive year the Wildcats will start their season at home.
•26 letterwinners return from last season, including seven starters.
•10 newcomers join the team this year.
•Davidson went 2-14-1 last year with an 0-9-1 mark in league play.
•Six of the nine goal scorers from last season return, including Michele Manceaux who had team-bests of five goals and 11 points.
•Returning between the pipes is Sarah L'Hommedieu, who started all 14 games she played and finished with 73 saves.
•This year's captains are seniors Michele Manceaux and Alexis Pheng along with junior Gretchen Pearson.
•Davidson played an exhibition game at USC-Upstate and scored a 1-0 win.
Scouting the Bulldogs ...
•Gardner-Webb is coming off a 12-5-4 season a year ago and went 7-1-2 in Big South play.
•It reached the championship game last year before falling to top-seeded Radford, 1-0.
•The Runnin' Bulldogs were picked to finish second in this year's Big South coaches poll.
•Stina Kleppe was picked as the preseason Big South Attacking Player of the Year after finishing third in the league in points, points per game and goals.
•Gardner-Webb was 2-3-2 on the road last year.
•Jada Newton returns after finishing second on the team with 10 goals and 20 points.
•The Runnin' Bulldogs are led by eight seniors this year.
Next on the Schedule
The Wildcats hit the road this weekend for a 1 p.m. Sunday game at Winthrop.
Live Video vs. Gardner-Webb
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Preseason Video with Head Coach Adam Denton
DavidsonPhotos.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The 2019 season begins for the Davidson women's soccer team this Thursday night when it plays host to Gardner-Webb at Alumni Stadium.
The Matchup ...
Davidson will welcome the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (12-5-4, 7-1-2 Big South last year) at Alumni Stadium Thursday, Aug. 22, for a 7 p.m. contest.
The All-Time Series/Last Meetings ...
Davidson will be facing the Bulldogs for the ninth time (8-0-0) dating back to the first meeting in 1990 as they look to remain unbeaten in the series. A year ago, the Wildcats went to Boiling Springs, N.C., and scored a 2-0 win. Michele Manceaux and Alexa Landsberger each scored a goal with Natalie Connell earning an assist in the victory.
A-10 Preseason ...
The Atlantic 10 preseason coaches poll had the Saint Louis Billikens as the favorites to win the league again after claiming the title last year. The Billikens (18-4-1 last year) earned 192 votes and 13 first-place tallies to take the top spot in the rankings. Last year's runner-up, VCU, finished second in the predicted order of finish with 176 points, followed by George Mason and Saint Joseph's, who tallied 163 and 161 votes, respectively, to round out the top four spots. George Mason also earned a first-place vote.
Davidson was picked to finish 12th in the preseason poll with 40 points, ahead of St. Bonaventure (28) and Rhode Island (26).
30th Anniversary Celebration ...
Davidson will celebrate 30 years of women's soccer this season, with a celebration gathering over the weekend of Sept. 6-8 and then capped off by Senior Day against Georgia Southern that Sunday the 8th at 2 p.m.
Season and Home Openers ...
The Wildcats are 12-18 all-time in season openers after falling 2-0 to Coastal Carolina a year ago on their home field at Alumni Stadium. The setback also saw the 'Cats record fall to 17-13 all-time in home openers.
Scouting the Wildcats ...
•This is Davidson's 31st year of women's soccer.
•Head coach Adam Denton enters his third year at the helm of the program.
•Thursday's game marks the ninth consecutive year the Wildcats will start their season at home.
•26 letterwinners return from last season, including seven starters.
•10 newcomers join the team this year.
•Davidson went 2-14-1 last year with an 0-9-1 mark in league play.
•Six of the nine goal scorers from last season return, including Michele Manceaux who had team-bests of five goals and 11 points.
•Returning between the pipes is Sarah L'Hommedieu, who started all 14 games she played and finished with 73 saves.
•This year's captains are seniors Michele Manceaux and Alexis Pheng along with junior Gretchen Pearson.
•Davidson played an exhibition game at USC-Upstate and scored a 1-0 win.
Scouting the Bulldogs ...
•Gardner-Webb is coming off a 12-5-4 season a year ago and went 7-1-2 in Big South play.
•It reached the championship game last year before falling to top-seeded Radford, 1-0.
•The Runnin' Bulldogs were picked to finish second in this year's Big South coaches poll.
•Stina Kleppe was picked as the preseason Big South Attacking Player of the Year after finishing third in the league in points, points per game and goals.
•Gardner-Webb was 2-3-2 on the road last year.
•Jada Newton returns after finishing second on the team with 10 goals and 20 points.
•The Runnin' Bulldogs are led by eight seniors this year.
Next on the Schedule
The Wildcats hit the road this weekend for a 1 p.m. Sunday game at Winthrop.
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