Thursday, November 20
6:00 PM
Davidson College
vs
Miami
Photo by: Tim Cowie/DavidsonPhotos.com
‘Cats Head to WBCA Showcase to Face Miami and No. 7 Baylor
11/19/2025 4:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Davidson women's basketball team returns to Florida to participate in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Showcase for its next two contests, beginning on Thursday, Nov. 20.
GAME 6 DETAILS
Opponent: Miami
Date / Location: Thursday, Nov. 20 (6:00 p.m.) / ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Orlando, Fla.
Watch: ESPNU
In-game Updates: X.com (@Davidson_WBB)
GAME 7 DETAILS
Opponent: #7 Baylor
Date / Location: Saturday, Nov. 22 (5:30 p.m.) ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Orlando, Fla.
Watch: ESPN+
In-game Updates: X.com (@Davidson_WBB)
LAST TIME OUT
Katie Donovan (23) and Charlise Dunn (19) combined for 42 points to lead Davidson past Iona 82-52 last Sunday inside John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats, who shot 56.9 percent and forced 20 turnovers, improved to 4-1 overall with their fourth straight victory. For Donovan, it was the first time cracking the 10-point plateau this season as she finished 10-of-14 from the floor.
Candice Lienafa also scored in double figures for the 'Cats with 14.
Sparked by three consecutive triples, the Wildcats closed the second quarter on a 15-3 spurt to take a 45-31 lead into the break. Dunn had 19 in the opening 20 minutes, while Donovan chipped in 12.
Davidson led 24-15 at the 8:15 mark before the Gaels responded with a run of their own to make it 30-28. The 'Cats finished the day with 50 points in the paint, 32 bench points and 28 points off turnovers.
SERIES HISTORY
The Wildcats have only faced the Hurricanes one time in women's basketball, falling 67-35 on Dec. 8, 2012. Miami has gotten off to a good start this season, coming into the showcase with a 3-0 record and a plus-33.3 scoring margin.
For Saturday's matchup, the 'Cats will face the Baylor Bears for the first time in a women's basketball contest. Baylor, a preseason top-25 team, enters the showcase 4-0 and ranked as the seventh team in the nation by the Associated Press and ranked 10th in the coaches' poll.
NEW HERO EVERY GAME
Through five games this season, the Wildcats have had a different leading scorer in each game. To open the season at Mississippi State, freshman Ines Garcia Monje led the team with 11 points and six rebounds. Although she has not reached double figures since, the rookie continues to show her elite playmaking abilities with her team-leading 3.6 assists per game and 2.6 assist-to-turnover ratio.
At Florida Gulf Coast, Kyra Bruyndoncx led the way with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting from beyond the arc en route to a 26-point road victory. The sophomore leads the Atlantic 10 in 3-point percentage, shooting 62.3 percent from distance. This also ranks as the fifth best mark in the nation.
Emilie Bessell (19) and Edina Strausz (12) both posted career-high scoring nights in Davidson's win over App State. In their win over Iona, Donovan returned to form with a team- leading 26 points on 10-for-14 shooting.
Dunn, the team's lone senior, has shown up every game, leading the team in scoring (15.4 ppg), rebounding (6.6 rpg), steals (1.6) and blocks (1.0). Dunn has scored in double figures in all five games.
SHOOTING AND STIFLING
The Wildcats have been sticking to their brand of basketball this season, shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and holding opponents to 54.8 points per game. Their 3-point shooting percentage ranks second in the A-10 and 34th nationally. The Wildcats' scoring defense ranks third in the conference and 68th in the nation.
Up Next
Following the WBCA Showcase, the Wildcats will return to Belk Arena to face Ohio University next Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m.
GAME 6 DETAILS
Opponent: Miami
Date / Location: Thursday, Nov. 20 (6:00 p.m.) / ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Orlando, Fla.
Watch: ESPNU
In-game Updates: X.com (@Davidson_WBB)
GAME 7 DETAILS
Opponent: #7 Baylor
Date / Location: Saturday, Nov. 22 (5:30 p.m.) ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Orlando, Fla.
Watch: ESPN+
In-game Updates: X.com (@Davidson_WBB)
LAST TIME OUT
Katie Donovan (23) and Charlise Dunn (19) combined for 42 points to lead Davidson past Iona 82-52 last Sunday inside John M. Belk Arena.
The Wildcats, who shot 56.9 percent and forced 20 turnovers, improved to 4-1 overall with their fourth straight victory. For Donovan, it was the first time cracking the 10-point plateau this season as she finished 10-of-14 from the floor.
Candice Lienafa also scored in double figures for the 'Cats with 14.
Sparked by three consecutive triples, the Wildcats closed the second quarter on a 15-3 spurt to take a 45-31 lead into the break. Dunn had 19 in the opening 20 minutes, while Donovan chipped in 12.
Davidson led 24-15 at the 8:15 mark before the Gaels responded with a run of their own to make it 30-28. The 'Cats finished the day with 50 points in the paint, 32 bench points and 28 points off turnovers.
SERIES HISTORY
The Wildcats have only faced the Hurricanes one time in women's basketball, falling 67-35 on Dec. 8, 2012. Miami has gotten off to a good start this season, coming into the showcase with a 3-0 record and a plus-33.3 scoring margin.
For Saturday's matchup, the 'Cats will face the Baylor Bears for the first time in a women's basketball contest. Baylor, a preseason top-25 team, enters the showcase 4-0 and ranked as the seventh team in the nation by the Associated Press and ranked 10th in the coaches' poll.
NEW HERO EVERY GAME
Through five games this season, the Wildcats have had a different leading scorer in each game. To open the season at Mississippi State, freshman Ines Garcia Monje led the team with 11 points and six rebounds. Although she has not reached double figures since, the rookie continues to show her elite playmaking abilities with her team-leading 3.6 assists per game and 2.6 assist-to-turnover ratio.
At Florida Gulf Coast, Kyra Bruyndoncx led the way with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting from beyond the arc en route to a 26-point road victory. The sophomore leads the Atlantic 10 in 3-point percentage, shooting 62.3 percent from distance. This also ranks as the fifth best mark in the nation.
Emilie Bessell (19) and Edina Strausz (12) both posted career-high scoring nights in Davidson's win over App State. In their win over Iona, Donovan returned to form with a team- leading 26 points on 10-for-14 shooting.
Dunn, the team's lone senior, has shown up every game, leading the team in scoring (15.4 ppg), rebounding (6.6 rpg), steals (1.6) and blocks (1.0). Dunn has scored in double figures in all five games.
SHOOTING AND STIFLING
The Wildcats have been sticking to their brand of basketball this season, shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and holding opponents to 54.8 points per game. Their 3-point shooting percentage ranks second in the A-10 and 34th nationally. The Wildcats' scoring defense ranks third in the conference and 68th in the nation.
Up Next
Following the WBCA Showcase, the Wildcats will return to Belk Arena to face Ohio University next Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m.
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