Saturday, February 8
Blacksburg, Va.
2:00 p.m.
Davidson College Athletics
at
No. 23 Virginia Tech
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
'Cats Open 2020 Lax Season at Virginia Tech Saturday
2/6/2020 3:22:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Gavin McFarlin- Associate SID
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — The 2020 season begins for the Davidson women's lacrosse team this Saturday when they open up on the road against ACC Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., at 2 p.m. in the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility.
The Opening Draw Control...
Davidson (8-9, 2-7 A-10 last year) begins its 2020 season with a five-game road trip, starting Saturday against Virginia Tech, which is coming off an 8-10 season a year ago. This is the fourth time the Wildcats are opening up a season against the Hokies.
The All-Time Series/Last Meeting vs. Virginia Tech ...
The series vs. the Hokies is 19 games old, with Va. Tech holding a 15-4 advantage. The last time the two teams squared off was to start the 2017 season in Blacksburg where the Hokies took a 13-7 decision.
Quick Hits
Junior Named to A-10 Preseason All-Conference Team ...
Natalie Junior was named to the 2020 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference team for women's lacrosse, as the league office released its preseason poll and all-conference team. The Wildcats as a team were picked seventh in the poll conducted by the league's 10 head coaches. Junior was the first Wildcat to earn preseason honors since they joined the A-10 in 2014-15.
A native of Wayne, Pa., Junior has enjoyed a solid first two seasons as one of the league's top defenders. She earned all-second team honors a year ago after starting 16 games with 30 groundballs and 11 draw controls, while tying for the team-lead with 19 caused turnovers. Five times last year Junior had four or more groundballs in a game, including tying a career-high with six at VCU.
In 2018, Junior broke onto the scene as a freshman and earned A-10 All-Rookie Team honors after tallying 39 groundballs and 32 draw controls, ranking second and third, respectively, on the team.
Davidson Team/Individual Statistics ...
The 2019 Wildcat Statistics ... click here for full statistics
Opponent Team/Individual Statistics (2019)
The Hokies - 240 goals (13.3 per game), 101 assists, 573 shots (31.8 per game), 249 draw controls (13.8 per game), 151 caused turnovers (8.4 per game), 329 groundballs (18.3 per game) and 47-110 free-position shots (.427 percentage)
Individual Statistics (2019):
•Goals - Paige Petty (66), Emma Crooks (42), two tied at 23 each
•Assists - Julia Bolte (34), three tied at 13 each
•Points - Paige Petty (74), Julia Bolte (51), Emma Crooks (48)
•Groundballs - Morgan Berman (46), Mary Claire Byrne (42), Elena Ricci (39)
•Caused Turnovers - Mary Claire Byrne (27), Elena Ricci (18), Jordan Tilley (14)
•Draw Controls - Emma Crooks (74), Paige Petty (68), Elena Ricci (66)
•Saves - Morgan Berman (142), Sydney Gagnon (1)
Opponent Notes ...
•Virginia Tech went 8-10 overall and 1-6 in ACC play last year.
•The Hokies were picked sixth in the ACC preseason poll this year.
•Tech is ranked 23rd in the IWLCA Coaches Poll and receiving votes in the Inside Lacrosse Poll to start the 2020 season.
•Paige Petty earned a spot on the preseason all-conference team.
•She is the only Hokie to ever earn multiple first-team All-ACC awards, multiple IWLCA All-Region selections and an All-American nod in 2018.
•Petty's single-season records include most goals (66) and tied for most points scored (74).
Next Up ...
The 'Cats continue their five-game road swing by visiting ACC favorite North Carolina, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. The Tar Heels are ranked No. 1 in the Nike/US Lacrosse and the Inside Lacrosse Media polls.
Season Outlook Video
ESPN+ Sign Up (to create an account and watch for home and A-10 games)
Davidson Photos.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The 2020 season begins for the Davidson women's lacrosse team this Saturday when they open up on the road against ACC Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., at 2 p.m. in the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility.
The Opening Draw Control...
Davidson (8-9, 2-7 A-10 last year) begins its 2020 season with a five-game road trip, starting Saturday against Virginia Tech, which is coming off an 8-10 season a year ago. This is the fourth time the Wildcats are opening up a season against the Hokies.
The All-Time Series/Last Meeting vs. Virginia Tech ...
The series vs. the Hokies is 19 games old, with Va. Tech holding a 15-4 advantage. The last time the two teams squared off was to start the 2017 season in Blacksburg where the Hokies took a 13-7 decision.
Quick Hits
Junior Named to A-10 Preseason All-Conference Team ...
Natalie Junior was named to the 2020 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference team for women's lacrosse, as the league office released its preseason poll and all-conference team. The Wildcats as a team were picked seventh in the poll conducted by the league's 10 head coaches. Junior was the first Wildcat to earn preseason honors since they joined the A-10 in 2014-15.
A native of Wayne, Pa., Junior has enjoyed a solid first two seasons as one of the league's top defenders. She earned all-second team honors a year ago after starting 16 games with 30 groundballs and 11 draw controls, while tying for the team-lead with 19 caused turnovers. Five times last year Junior had four or more groundballs in a game, including tying a career-high with six at VCU.
In 2018, Junior broke onto the scene as a freshman and earned A-10 All-Rookie Team honors after tallying 39 groundballs and 32 draw controls, ranking second and third, respectively, on the team.
Davidson Team/Individual Statistics ...
The 2019 Wildcat Statistics ... click here for full statistics
Opponent Team/Individual Statistics (2019)
The Hokies - 240 goals (13.3 per game), 101 assists, 573 shots (31.8 per game), 249 draw controls (13.8 per game), 151 caused turnovers (8.4 per game), 329 groundballs (18.3 per game) and 47-110 free-position shots (.427 percentage)
Individual Statistics (2019):
•Goals - Paige Petty (66), Emma Crooks (42), two tied at 23 each
•Assists - Julia Bolte (34), three tied at 13 each
•Points - Paige Petty (74), Julia Bolte (51), Emma Crooks (48)
•Groundballs - Morgan Berman (46), Mary Claire Byrne (42), Elena Ricci (39)
•Caused Turnovers - Mary Claire Byrne (27), Elena Ricci (18), Jordan Tilley (14)
•Draw Controls - Emma Crooks (74), Paige Petty (68), Elena Ricci (66)
•Saves - Morgan Berman (142), Sydney Gagnon (1)
Opponent Notes ...
•Virginia Tech went 8-10 overall and 1-6 in ACC play last year.
•The Hokies were picked sixth in the ACC preseason poll this year.
•Tech is ranked 23rd in the IWLCA Coaches Poll and receiving votes in the Inside Lacrosse Poll to start the 2020 season.
•Paige Petty earned a spot on the preseason all-conference team.
•She is the only Hokie to ever earn multiple first-team All-ACC awards, multiple IWLCA All-Region selections and an All-American nod in 2018.
•Petty's single-season records include most goals (66) and tied for most points scored (74).
Next Up ...
The 'Cats continue their five-game road swing by visiting ACC favorite North Carolina, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. The Tar Heels are ranked No. 1 in the Nike/US Lacrosse and the Inside Lacrosse Media polls.
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