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Davidson College
George Mason
Wildcats Will Look For Bounce-Back Win at George Mason
1/9/2024 3:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GAME 15 DETAILS...
Opponent: George Mason
Date / Location: Wednesday, Jan. 10 (7 p.m.) / EagleBank Arena
Watch: ESPN+
In-game Updates: X.com (@DavidsonWBB)
SERIES HISTORY...
The 'Cats hold a narrow 6-5 lead in the all-time series with George Mason dating back to the 2014-15 season.
The Patriots won 62-58 a season ago on Jan. 28 inside EagleBank Arena. Suzi-Rose Deegan (16 points), Elle Sutphin (16 points, 10 rebounds) and Maddie Plank (14 points) combined to lead the way for Davidson. The Wildcats have won four of the last six meetings against the Patriots.
DAVIDSON REPORT...
Overall Record: 12-2
A-10 Record: 2-0
Home Record: 8-1
Away Record: 4-1
Streak: L1
Head Coach: Gayle Fulks | Seventh season at DC (98-95)
LAST TIME OUT...
The Wildcats took their first loss in almost two months in a 65-55 loss to VCU in Belk Arena Sunday. Deegan led the 'Cats with 17 points while Millie Prior joined her in double-digits with 10 of her own as well as eight rebounds and four blocks.
QUICK FACTS...
• Prior to its most recent loss to VCU, David- son's 69-50 defeat of La Salle last week tied the 'Cats recent 10-game winning streak for the longest in program history dating back to the 2006-07 roster who went on an identical stint.
• Davidson and George Mason are among five schools tied for the third spot in the A-10 standings at 2-1.
• The Wildcat lineup features four players averaging double figures in Deegan (14.0), Sutphin (12.1), Prior (11.9) and Charlise Dunn (11.6).
• Prior also leads the conference in field goal percentage at 61.3 percent.
KEEPING UP WITH #1 ...
The Junior guard from Sherrills Ford, N.C. has found her stride from beyond the arc this season as she continues to lead all of Division I in 3-point percentage at an impressive 56.6. Haines averages 2.1 threes per game and has not tallied a contest without scoring at least one since Nov. 29.
Mallorie Haines is currently on track to tally the highest single-season 3-point percentage in program history with Jessica Montrella (1997-98) currently holding the record at 47.3. In 14 starts, Haines has shot .500 or above from long range in nine contests including six of the last seven.
Mallorie currently sits at 30 made 3's with 15 games remain- ing in the season.
DEEGAN GETTING IT DONE ...
Fifth year guard Deegan continues to pace the Wildcat offense with 14.0 points per game. In 14 starts this season, Deegan has tallied only four contest where she did not score in double figures. The Perth, Australia native has tallied at least 15 points in eight games including three having scored over 20.
SHARING IS CARING ...
Davidson features a notably deep and well-rounded roster as all members are able to adapt to any position needed on the floor in order to promote a strong team dynamic.
On any given night, there is no predicting who will take a turn leading the team from the floor. Already in 14 contests, the 'Cats have featured seven different leading scorers in the box scores.
The Wildcats have posted six games with at least four players in double-digit points and 11 games with at least three players in double figures.
FULKS CLOSING IN ON MILESTONE WIN...
Having compiled an already impressive season through the opening half of the year, head coach Gayle Fulks (98-95)enters the week two wins away from her 100th career win as a head coach.
The current 12 wins is already tied for Coach Fulks' fourth most wins in a season at Davidson. Fulks is on pace, with 15 contests remaining in the year for her best season yet a top an 18-15 2021-22 season.
AROUND THE A-10...
(Team)
• 1st - Scoring Margin (+19.1) • 2nd - Field Goal % (46.4)
• 2nd - Opp. Scoring (53.2)
• 3rd - Opp. Field Goal % (36.5) • 3rd - Turnover Margin (+3.0) • 3rd - 3-Point % (35.1)
• 3rd - Blocks/Game (4.2)
• 4th - Scoring (72.3)
• 6th - 3-Pointers/Game (7.3) • 6th - Rebounding (37.0)
(Individual )
• 1st - Field Goal % (Millie - 61.3)
• 1st - 3-Point % (Mallorie - 56.6)
• 1st - Blocks/Game (Millie - 2.1)
• 4th - Assists/Turnover Ratio (Issy - 2.3)
• 5th - Assists/Game (Issy - 4.2)
• 6th - Rebounding (Millie - 7.6)
• 8th - 3-Pointer/Game (Mallorie - 2.1)
• 8th - Field Goal % (Rosie - 48.2)
• 8th - Scoring (Rosie - 14.0)
SCOUTING GEORGE MASON ...
Overall Record: 11-3
A-10 Record: 2-1
Home Record: 5-0
Away Record: 6-3
Streak: W1
Head Coach: Vanessa Blair-Lewis | Third season at GM (37-37)
LAST TIME OUT ...
George Mason is coming off of an impressive 101-75 conference win at Duquesne Sunday.
A LOOK AT THE PATRIOTS ...
For the season the team is shooting 40.1 with 76.1 ppg and 43.6 rpg. Reigning A-10 Player of the Week Sonia Smith leads the way for the Patriots after scoring 50 points over George Mason's last two games, highlighted by a 30-point showing at Duquesne. She averages 15.0 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 3.4 apg over 14 starts. Smith tallied 11 points a season ago when facing the Wildcats.
UP NEXT...
The Wildcats round out a two-game road trip with a quick turn around as they travel to New York to face Fordham 2 p.m. Sunday for another Nationally Televised contest on CBS Sports Network.
