Davidson College
Charlotte
'Cats Host Charlotte in Third Annual Battle of the 704 Cup
12/20/2024 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GAME 12 DETAILS
Opponent: Charlotte
Date/Location: Saturday, Dec. 21 (12 p.m.) / John M. Belk Arena - Davidson, N.C.
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SERIES HISTORY...
The Wildcats trail the 49ers 14-19 in the all-time series. Davidson is currently on a three-game winning streak over Charlotte having most recently won in a convincing 83-56 road contest December 21, 2023.
Maddie Plank led five Davidson players in double figures with a game-high 17 points on 7-of-7 shooting. Sylvie Jackson (14), Suzi-Rose Deegan (14), Mallorie Haines (12) and Millie Prior (11) also cracked the 10-point plateau for the 'Cats, who torched the nets for 55.4 percent, including a 10-of-19 effort from long range.
Davidson was just as impressive at the defensive end of the floor holding the Niners to just 36.4 percent, while forcing 19 miscues.
SCOUTING DAVIDSON...
Overall Record: 4-7
A-10 Record: 0-0
Home Record: 4-0
Away Record: 0-5
Neutral Record: 0-2
Streak: W1
Head Coach: Gayle Fulks | Eighth season (108-108)
LAST TIME OUT...
Davidson shot a season-best 59.3 percent from the floor as the 'Cats cruised past UNC Pembroke, 84-53, on Education Day inside John M. Belk Arena.
Issy Morgan paced three Davidson players in double figures with 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting. Mallorie Haines and Tomisin Adenupe added 14 and 11, respectively with Haines connecting on 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.
DEFENDING BELK...
The Wildcats have posted an undefeated 4-0 mark in games played inside Belk Arena this season. Traditionally, Davidson has been known to preform well within the confines of its home gym.
So far this season, the 'Cats have outscored their opponents by a +85 margin (296-211) and shot an efficient .491 from the field when playing on Bob McKillop Court. Additionally, the Wildcats are holding their competitors to just 52.8 ppg, 29.3 rpg, a .362 field goal percentage and just .231 3-point percentage when they visit Belk Arena.
Leading the way in home competition is the trio of Katie Donovan, Mallorie Haines and Issy Morgan. Donovan averages just shy of a double-double with 11.8 ppg and 6.5 rpg while shooting a team best .846 (11-of-13) at the charity stripe at home. Haines has connected on eight of her 12 3-point attempts while shooting .706 from the field overall inside Belk with an 11.3 ppg average. Morgan in four starts at home tallies 10.3 ppg with shooting averages of .560 from the field and .455 from 3-point range.
Davidson has compiled six consecutive winning seasons at home (11-4, 8-5, 10-6, 5-4, 7-6, 6-4) from the 2018-19 campaign to the 2023-24 season. Davidson had an impressive (11-4) showing last year when hosting its competitors in John M. Belk Arena. The Wildcats passed their fourth-most home wins in over two decades.
ISSY IGNITING...
Senior point guard and Sydney, Australia native, Morgan has settled into her rhythm leading the Wildcats as she has posted the team's leading score in their last two contests for an average of 18.0 ppg over that time. Morgan has connected on .583 percent of her shots since Dec. 11 in Raleigh, including a perfect 6-of-6 showing versus UNC Pembroke Wednesday. Morgan has also shown her contributions on the defensive end of the court over those two contests, picking up 4.5 rpg.
THE WILDCAT REPORT...
The 'Cats have compiled the fifth-best shooting percentage in the league sitting at .423 from the floor.
Having seen time in all 11 games this year, Lienafa paces the Davidson offense with a stifling .595 FG% (second within the Atlantic 10), .471 3PT% and .882 FT% over 20.8 minutes per game.
Donovan has found continued comfort in a hybrid guard/forward position, allotting for her presence more in the paint as she leads the Davidson defense with 5.1 rpg in addition to ranking second on the team in scoring with 9.0 ppg.
ROSTER FIRSTS...
Wednesday's game marked a season first for the squad as all 14 active members of the team saw playing time at some point over the victory.
SCOUTING THE 49ERS...
Overall Record: 5-5
American Record: 0-0
Home Record: 3-2
Away Record: 2-2
Neutral Record: 0-1
Streak: W2
Head Coach: Tomekia Reed | First season (5-5)
The 49ers have enjoyed back-to-back victories after most recently defeating Winthrop 55-47 Monday morning at home after narrowly winning 43-42 over Mercer Dec. 5.
Kayleigh Breland leads the scoring for Charlotte with an average of 12.0 points per game while shooting .382 from the floor and .333 from 3-point range while bringing in 5.2 rebounds per contest. Following closely behind is Keanna Rembert with 9.8 ppg, 5.9 rpg and a .470 shooting average from the field.
As a team, the 49ers are scoring 58.6 ppg and tallying 36.8 rpg in addition to shooting .372 from the field, .255 from 3-point range and .675 from the foul line. On the defensive end of the court, Charlotte forces 13.7 turnovers a game with 8.4 steals and 3.4 blocks.
