The Davidson Wildcats (13-11, 8-4 Atlantic 10) defeated the Massachusetts Minutewomen (13-11, 8-5 Atlantic 10) 56-38 on Saturday afternoon.
The Wildcats dominated the game early, leading to them getting a big lead early. The Minutewomen had scoring issues early and had slip-ups on offense. Davidson was without Issy Morgan who has been recovering from an ankle injury and Head Coach Gayle Fulks who did not travel with the team. Associate Head Coach James Janssen filled the head coach position for the game, and the Wildcats looked unstoppable. When the third quarter came around, Davidson struggled to have shots fall and went without a field goal for seven minutes of the quarter which let UMass cut into their lead, only to have the Wildcats go on a run that would seal the game in the fourth quarter.
Davidson had two players in double-figure scoring on Saturday afternoon. Charlise Dunn had 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Katie Donovan had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists for scorers in double-digit scoring. Mallorie Haines had 8 points and 6 rebounds, Kyra Bruyndoncx had 6 points, Millie Prior had 4 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds, and Tomisin Adenupe and Candice Lienafa each had 4 points to round out scorers for the Wildcats.
The Minutewomen had one player in double-digit scoring. Yahmani McKayle had 14 points, 4 steals, and 3 assists as the only scorer in double-digits. Megan Olbrys had 7 points and 5 rebounds, Allie Palmieri had 6 points, Chinenye Odenigbo had 4 points and 6 rebounds, Kasey Bretones had 3 points, and Stefanie Kulesza and Lilly Ferguson each had 2 points to round out scorers for UMass.
Davidson heads out to UD Arena to face the Dayton Flyers (13-10, 7-5 Atlantic 10) on Wednesday, February 12th at 11am. The Minutewomen hit the road to face the Duquesne Dukes (15-7, 6-5 Atlantic 10) on Wednesday, February 12th at 6pm.
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Kaily “KG” Godek is a current student at Western New England University (WNE). She has been a supporter of UMass Athletics for over 15 years. Kaily focuses on both UMass Basketball teams and occasionally on the other Women’s Basketball teams in the conference. While writing for A10 Talk, she works in the athletic department at WNE. When she graduates from WNE she wants to go into either Sports Broadcasting and Journalism or Coaching. You can follow Kaily on X, formerly known as Twitter, @kgumass23.
