Wednesday, December 18
Davidson, N.C.
11:00 AM
Davidson College
vs
UNC Pembroke
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Returns to Belk Arena to Host UNC Pembroke on Education Day
12/17/2024 11:45:00 AM | Women's Basketball
DAVIDSON - After a four-game road stint, the Davidson women's basketball team returns to the comfy confines of John M. Belk Arena to host UNC Pembroke for its annual Education Day game 11 a.m. Wednesday.
GAME 11 DETAILS
Opponent: UNC Pembroke
Date/Location: Wednesday, Dec. 18 (11 a.m.) / John M. Belk Arena - Davidson, N.C.
Watch: ESPN+
In-game Updates: X.com (@DavidsonWBB)
SERIES HISTORY...
The Wildcats and Braves will meet for just the fourth time in program history with Davidson leading the all-time series 2-1.
SCOUTING DAVIDSON...
Overall Record: 3-7
A-10 Record: 0-0
Home Record: 3-0
Away Record: 0-5
Neutral Record: 0-2
Streak: L4
Head Coach: Gayle Fulks | Eighth season (107-108)
LAST TIME OUT...
Behind 20 points from Issy Morgan, 17 from Charlise Dunn and Millie Prior's emphatic return, Davidson pushed No. 22 N.C. State to the brink Wednesday evening in a 59-57 loss in Reynolds Coliseum.
Davidson got off to a hot start in front of a loud crowd, hitting seven of its first 10 shots, and rode that momentum into a four-quarter battle. Morgan scored a team-best 13 points in the first half, including 10 in the opening quarter, and she gave the Wildcats the lead three times on 3-pointers in the first 20 minutes.
Prior, meanwhile, had four first-half blocks on her way to a five-block night, while also contributing nine points and nine boards. Dunn and Morgan grabbed eight boards apiece, while Candice Lienafa matched Prior's nine boards as the Wildcats held a 45-44 edge on the glass.
WELCOME BACK MILLIE...
In her first game back in a month, Prior picked up right where she left off within the Wildcats line up. A defensive force to be reckoned with, the Sydney, Australia native tied a career-high five blocks against the No. 22 Wolfpack. Additionally the senior forward was just shy of a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
AUSSIE PRESENCE...
The Wildcat roster consists of five Australian players in Issy Morgan, Katie Donovan, Millie Prior, Charlise Dunn and newest member Emilie Bessell. The strong Aussie presence also translates into the score sheet with the group of five accounting for 50.2 percent of Davidson's scoring.
Of the group of five, Donovan and Morgan are the lone two players on the entire roster to have started and seen action in all 10 contests so far this season.
A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS...
Within the Atlantic 10 conference, Davidson ranks in the top portion of its 15-member league in a few categories including being fourth in opponent 3-point percentage (.276), sixth in blocks per game (3.4) and seventh in both field goal percentage (.319).
Additionally, in her rookie season, Lienafa is the conferences fourth best shooter with a .577 percentage from the field.
PACING THE PACK...
Entering the 11th contest of the season, Lienafa continues to pace the Wildcats in scoring with 10.4 ppg while Dunn joins her in double figures at 10.8 ppg. On the defensive end of the court, Prior leads the charge with 8.4 rpg and 2.2 bpg, while Donovan brings in 5.4 rpg.
SCOUTING THE BRAVES...
Overall Record: 10-2
Conference Carolinas Record: 4-1
Home Record: 5-0
Away Record: 3-1
Neutral Record: 2-1
Streak: W5
Head Coach: Kendra Samuels-Eaton | First season (10-2)
UNC Pembroke extended its winning streak to a season-best five games with a 70-66 conference victory over Shorter Dec. 17 at home. On the season, the Braves have averaged 65.4 points and 40.8 rebounds per game while shooting .419 from the field, .286 from 3-point range and .751 at the foul line.
A quartet of players lead the offensive output for UNC Pembroke, all averaging double-figure scoring, in Anastasia Sinclair (12.0 ppg), Kelci Adams (11.4 ppg), Zaria Clark (11.1 ppg) and Hannah Russell (10.8 ppg). Clark has proven to be one of the Braves' most versatile players as she leads the team in rebounds (7.2) while being second on the team in assists (2.8) and steals (1.8) per contest.
Up Next
Davidson will round out non-conference competition with the third annual Battle of the 704 Cup, this year hosting Charlotte at 12 p.m. Dec. 21.
GAME 11 DETAILS
Opponent: UNC Pembroke
Date/Location: Wednesday, Dec. 18 (11 a.m.) / John M. Belk Arena - Davidson, N.C.
Watch: ESPN+
In-game Updates: X.com (@DavidsonWBB)
SERIES HISTORY...
The Wildcats and Braves will meet for just the fourth time in program history with Davidson leading the all-time series 2-1.
SCOUTING DAVIDSON...
Overall Record: 3-7
A-10 Record: 0-0
Home Record: 3-0
Away Record: 0-5
Neutral Record: 0-2
Streak: L4
Head Coach: Gayle Fulks | Eighth season (107-108)
LAST TIME OUT...
Behind 20 points from Issy Morgan, 17 from Charlise Dunn and Millie Prior's emphatic return, Davidson pushed No. 22 N.C. State to the brink Wednesday evening in a 59-57 loss in Reynolds Coliseum.
Davidson got off to a hot start in front of a loud crowd, hitting seven of its first 10 shots, and rode that momentum into a four-quarter battle. Morgan scored a team-best 13 points in the first half, including 10 in the opening quarter, and she gave the Wildcats the lead three times on 3-pointers in the first 20 minutes.
Prior, meanwhile, had four first-half blocks on her way to a five-block night, while also contributing nine points and nine boards. Dunn and Morgan grabbed eight boards apiece, while Candice Lienafa matched Prior's nine boards as the Wildcats held a 45-44 edge on the glass.
WELCOME BACK MILLIE...
In her first game back in a month, Prior picked up right where she left off within the Wildcats line up. A defensive force to be reckoned with, the Sydney, Australia native tied a career-high five blocks against the No. 22 Wolfpack. Additionally the senior forward was just shy of a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
AUSSIE PRESENCE...
The Wildcat roster consists of five Australian players in Issy Morgan, Katie Donovan, Millie Prior, Charlise Dunn and newest member Emilie Bessell. The strong Aussie presence also translates into the score sheet with the group of five accounting for 50.2 percent of Davidson's scoring.
Of the group of five, Donovan and Morgan are the lone two players on the entire roster to have started and seen action in all 10 contests so far this season.
A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS...
Within the Atlantic 10 conference, Davidson ranks in the top portion of its 15-member league in a few categories including being fourth in opponent 3-point percentage (.276), sixth in blocks per game (3.4) and seventh in both field goal percentage (.319).
Additionally, in her rookie season, Lienafa is the conferences fourth best shooter with a .577 percentage from the field.
PACING THE PACK...
Entering the 11th contest of the season, Lienafa continues to pace the Wildcats in scoring with 10.4 ppg while Dunn joins her in double figures at 10.8 ppg. On the defensive end of the court, Prior leads the charge with 8.4 rpg and 2.2 bpg, while Donovan brings in 5.4 rpg.
SCOUTING THE BRAVES...
Overall Record: 10-2
Conference Carolinas Record: 4-1
Home Record: 5-0
Away Record: 3-1
Neutral Record: 2-1
Streak: W5
Head Coach: Kendra Samuels-Eaton | First season (10-2)
UNC Pembroke extended its winning streak to a season-best five games with a 70-66 conference victory over Shorter Dec. 17 at home. On the season, the Braves have averaged 65.4 points and 40.8 rebounds per game while shooting .419 from the field, .286 from 3-point range and .751 at the foul line.
A quartet of players lead the offensive output for UNC Pembroke, all averaging double-figure scoring, in Anastasia Sinclair (12.0 ppg), Kelci Adams (11.4 ppg), Zaria Clark (11.1 ppg) and Hannah Russell (10.8 ppg). Clark has proven to be one of the Braves' most versatile players as she leads the team in rebounds (7.2) while being second on the team in assists (2.8) and steals (1.8) per contest.
Up Next
Davidson will round out non-conference competition with the third annual Battle of the 704 Cup, this year hosting Charlotte at 12 p.m. Dec. 21.
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