Saturday, February 16
Davidson, N.C.
2:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Furman
Davidson is outscoring the opposition 66-54 in its eight home games this year.
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Plays Host to Furman as Part of Play 4Kay in Saturday's SoCon Contest
2/14/2013 9:51:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
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Game Notes: #24 vs. Furman
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Wildcats continue on with their three-game homestand Saturday when they play host to Furman in a women's Southern Conference basketball matchup at John M. Belk Arena at 2 p.m.
Davidson (14-9, 11-2 SoCon) is in second place in the league standings, trailing Chattanooga which sits at 14-1. The 'Cats are looking to get back to their winning ways after having their season-best six-game win streak snapped on Monday against College of Charleston.
The Wildcats will finish out their homestand Monday, Feb. 18, before hitting the road for their final four road contests and then return home March 4 to close out the regular season against Western Carolina for Senior Day.
Game Promotions
Saturday's game is also the Wildcats' 6th annual WBCA Pink Zone Game, known now as Play 4Kay, for Breast Cancer Awareness. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game. They can also purchase t-shirts as well as participate in a silent auction that will run throughout the game.
Saturday's contest is also Take A Kid To the Game in partnering with the NCAA. Any child of eighth grade or young can come to the game FREE with a paying adult.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson has won of 10 of its last 12 games overall, all against SoCon opponents.
•Dating back to Jan. 13, 2012, the Wildcats have won 23 of their past 27 SoCon games overall.
•The 'Cats are 6-2 at home and going back to Jan. 31, 2011, have won 22 of their last 26 games there.
•The Wildcats reached the 10-win mark in SoCon games for the ninth time in the past 10 years.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (50-36, 36-17 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson saw its six-game win streak halted after a 74-71 setback at home to CofC on Monday.
•The 'Cats shot just 26 percent in the first half, falling behind 33-20 at halftime.
•They charged back with a 19-5 run late in the second half to take a 66-65 lead with 2:27 left, but the Cougars answered with four straight and Davidson missed on its chances to regain the lead in the closing seconds.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius had a double-double (15 pts/11 rbs), while Laura Murray scored 16 of her team-best 18 points in the second half and dished out five assists.
Aleksandravicius & Murray Lead Team...
•Aleksandravicius has 12 double-doubles (12th in nation), eight of them vs. SoCon foes.
•She is averaging team bests of 15 points (4th in SoCon) and 10 rebounds (tops in SoCon).
•At home, Aleksandravicius is averaging a double-double at 18.6 points and 11 rebounds.
•Murray (12.1 ppg on season) has scored in double digits in 11 of the last 15 games.
Last Five Games...
•Davidson sits at 4-1 in the past five games, with three of the victories coming on the road.
•The Wildcats have hit for at least 70 points in three of the games and are averaging 68.
•They have forced nearly 20 turnovers and are holding the opposition to 38 percent shooting.
•Three players are averaging double figures: Aleksandravicius (18.2 pts/10.8 rbs), Murray (12.6) and Shneeka Center (11). Center had her first career double-double at Appalachian State, Feb. 9.
SoCon Numbers...
•Davidson ranks among the top teams in: points (4th), scoring defense (3rd), field goal and free throw percentage (3rd each), three-point percentage (2nd), blocks, assists and steals (2nd in each).
•Besides Aleksandravicius ranking in the top-10 in eight categories, Barbara Sitton is second in assists (4.1) and steals per game (2.7). Murray ranks eighth in assists and 16th in scoring.
Series vs. Furman...
•Davidson trails the all-time series vs. the Paladins 29-25, which dates back to 1974.
•The Wildcats though have won seven of the past 11 meetings, including three straight.
•The 'Cats earned their biggest win in the all-time series last meeting, Jan. 15, an 87-46 road win. Murray had 17 points and Davidson shot a season-best 59.2 percent for the game.
Scouting the Opposition
•Furman (10-13) had its two-game win streak snapped at Appalachian State on Monday, 68-58.
•The Paladins put four scorers in double figures vs. ASU, led by Holli Wilkins' 12 points.
•They fell to 4-8 on the road and are currently in seventh place in the SoCon with a 6-8 record.
•Since its last meeting vs. the Wildcats, Furman has gone 4-4, including dropping a triple overtime game at Western Carolina by the score of 88-83, Jan. 23.
•Teshia Griswold's 13.2 scoring average paces the team. She is shooting 39 percent from three-land.
•She had just eight points last time vs. the Wildcats as the Paladins were led by Patrice Butler's (4.8 ppg) 16 points. Furman was held to 30 percent shooting overall in the game.
•Head coach Jackie Carson is in her third season at Furman and has collected 39 career wins.
•Furman was picked fifth in the league's coaches poll after a 15-16 campaign a year ago.
A Look Ahead
Davidson wraps up its three-game homestand with a tilt against Wofford, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m.
Live Video
Digital Media Guide
Game Notes: #24 vs. Furman
Find Your Favorite Wildcat Action Shot at DavidsonPhotos.com
For Information on tickets, click on the Tickets link
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Wildcats continue on with their three-game homestand Saturday when they play host to Furman in a women's Southern Conference basketball matchup at John M. Belk Arena at 2 p.m.
Davidson (14-9, 11-2 SoCon) is in second place in the league standings, trailing Chattanooga which sits at 14-1. The 'Cats are looking to get back to their winning ways after having their season-best six-game win streak snapped on Monday against College of Charleston.
The Wildcats will finish out their homestand Monday, Feb. 18, before hitting the road for their final four road contests and then return home March 4 to close out the regular season against Western Carolina for Senior Day.
Game Promotions
Saturday's game is also the Wildcats' 6th annual WBCA Pink Zone Game, known now as Play 4Kay, for Breast Cancer Awareness. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game. They can also purchase t-shirts as well as participate in a silent auction that will run throughout the game.
Saturday's contest is also Take A Kid To the Game in partnering with the NCAA. Any child of eighth grade or young can come to the game FREE with a paying adult.
Game Notes: Quick Hits...
•Davidson has won of 10 of its last 12 games overall, all against SoCon opponents.
•Dating back to Jan. 13, 2012, the Wildcats have won 23 of their past 27 SoCon games overall.
•The 'Cats are 6-2 at home and going back to Jan. 31, 2011, have won 22 of their last 26 games there.
•The Wildcats reached the 10-win mark in SoCon games for the ninth time in the past 10 years.
•Head coach Michele Savage enters her third year at Davidson (50-36, 36-17 SoCon).
Last Time Out...
•Davidson saw its six-game win streak halted after a 74-71 setback at home to CofC on Monday.
•The 'Cats shot just 26 percent in the first half, falling behind 33-20 at halftime.
•They charged back with a 19-5 run late in the second half to take a 66-65 lead with 2:27 left, but the Cougars answered with four straight and Davidson missed on its chances to regain the lead in the closing seconds.
•Sophia Aleksandravicius had a double-double (15 pts/11 rbs), while Laura Murray scored 16 of her team-best 18 points in the second half and dished out five assists.
Aleksandravicius & Murray Lead Team...
•Aleksandravicius has 12 double-doubles (12th in nation), eight of them vs. SoCon foes.
•She is averaging team bests of 15 points (4th in SoCon) and 10 rebounds (tops in SoCon).
•At home, Aleksandravicius is averaging a double-double at 18.6 points and 11 rebounds.
•Murray (12.1 ppg on season) has scored in double digits in 11 of the last 15 games.
Last Five Games...
•Davidson sits at 4-1 in the past five games, with three of the victories coming on the road.
•The Wildcats have hit for at least 70 points in three of the games and are averaging 68.
•They have forced nearly 20 turnovers and are holding the opposition to 38 percent shooting.
•Three players are averaging double figures: Aleksandravicius (18.2 pts/10.8 rbs), Murray (12.6) and Shneeka Center (11). Center had her first career double-double at Appalachian State, Feb. 9.
SoCon Numbers...
•Davidson ranks among the top teams in: points (4th), scoring defense (3rd), field goal and free throw percentage (3rd each), three-point percentage (2nd), blocks, assists and steals (2nd in each).
•Besides Aleksandravicius ranking in the top-10 in eight categories, Barbara Sitton is second in assists (4.1) and steals per game (2.7). Murray ranks eighth in assists and 16th in scoring.
Series vs. Furman...
•Davidson trails the all-time series vs. the Paladins 29-25, which dates back to 1974.
•The Wildcats though have won seven of the past 11 meetings, including three straight.
•The 'Cats earned their biggest win in the all-time series last meeting, Jan. 15, an 87-46 road win. Murray had 17 points and Davidson shot a season-best 59.2 percent for the game.
Scouting the Opposition
•Furman (10-13) had its two-game win streak snapped at Appalachian State on Monday, 68-58.
•The Paladins put four scorers in double figures vs. ASU, led by Holli Wilkins' 12 points.
•They fell to 4-8 on the road and are currently in seventh place in the SoCon with a 6-8 record.
•Since its last meeting vs. the Wildcats, Furman has gone 4-4, including dropping a triple overtime game at Western Carolina by the score of 88-83, Jan. 23.
•Teshia Griswold's 13.2 scoring average paces the team. She is shooting 39 percent from three-land.
•She had just eight points last time vs. the Wildcats as the Paladins were led by Patrice Butler's (4.8 ppg) 16 points. Furman was held to 30 percent shooting overall in the game.
•Head coach Jackie Carson is in her third season at Furman and has collected 39 career wins.
•Furman was picked fifth in the league's coaches poll after a 15-16 campaign a year ago.
A Look Ahead
Davidson wraps up its three-game homestand with a tilt against Wofford, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m.
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