Davidson @ George Washington, February 18, 2021

Davidson:

Davidson is 2-6 away from home and is 7-10 overall this season. Their middling 64.4 points per game have earned them the 180 rank in the nation. On the defensive end of the floor, Davidson does fine, giving opposing teams 68.9 points per game. On the season Davidson has scored on 39.4% of their attempts from the field. From beyond the arc they make 121 shots per game at a 30.3% clip. They also shoot 68.6% from the foul line. In victory, Davidson puts up 4.0 more points than their opponents, but in losses they put up 8.6 fewer points.

Chloe Welch leads the scoring for Davidson with 16.2 points per game while shooting 45.1%. Suzi-Rose Deegan also chips in with 10.7 PPG on 42.9% shooting. Cassidy Gould supports Welch and Deegan, adding 8.9 PPG while shooting 42.9% from the field. Katie Turner affects the scoring in a different way, accumulating 3.3 assists per game. Though not a top-3 scorer, Sarah Konstans commands the paint, bringing down 6.0 boards per game. A nuisance for opposing offenses, Deegan’s 1.4 steals per game help Davidson win the ball back. Adelaide Fuller is a force to be reckoned with in the paint, blocking 0.5 shots per game.

George Washington:

At home George Washington has a record of 4-3, and is 5-12 in all competitions. Their offense has been subpar this season, putting in just 55.9 points per game. This ranks 298 in the NCAA. George Washington’s defense has had a great season so far, with opposing teams only scoring 59.1 points per game. On the season George Washington has scored on 37.6% of their attempts from the field. From beyond the arc they make 56 shots per game at a 24.1% clip. They also shoot 67.4% from the foul line. In victory, George Washington puts up 4.6 more points than their opponents, but in losses they put up 7.8 fewer points.

George Washington’s leading scorer is Ali Brigham, who pours in 12.3 points per game on 52.8% shooting. Jasmine Whitney contributes 8.5 PPG while shooting 33.1%. Giving the team 7.9 points and shooting at an 39.7% clip, Neila Luma complements Brigham and Whitney nicely as a third option. Whitney helps control the offense by adding 4.8 assists per game. Luma is also a great rebounder, grabbing 5.7 boards per game. A nuisance for opposing offenses, Whitney’s 3.0 steals per game help George Washington win the ball back. Brigham is a force to be reckoned with in the paint, blocking 1.2 shots per game.

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Supplying analytics is what Cats Stats does and we have supplied analytics to CBS Sports, ESPN, and Fox Sports. Gabe Levy of Cats Stats did some quick computations and we have our estimate!

Since 2015, Steph began taking a higher rate of 3 pointers per game. He’s been relatively consistent since that time. So, we’ll use Curry’s rate of three-pointers since the 2015-2016 season.

Specifically, Steph Curry has 2,584 career three-point field goals. This is 389 behind the all-time leader Ray Allen, who has 2,973. Before the 2015-2016 season, Curry never averaged more than 8.1 three-point attempts per game. Since then, he has never averaged less than 9.8 attempts. Based on the data since the 2015-16 season, Curry is averaging slightly more than 4.6 three-point makes per game. Now, the Warriors are a different team this year. True. Even so, Curry is averaging 4.5 three-point makes per game this season. If we take his average makes per game since the 2015-2016 season, it will take Curry another 84.499 games to tie the record. Thus, he will break the record in the 85th game from now. Being very specific, our computations have Curry breaking the record in 84.716 games.

So, it could happen this year if the Warriors made it late into the playoffs but is more likely to happen next season.

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Fordham @ Davidson, January 31, 2021

Davidson:

Davidson is 4-0 on their home court and is 6-6 overall this season. Their offense has been decent this season, putting in 66.8 points per game. This ranks 139 in the NCAA. Davidson’s defense has had a moderate season so far, with opposing teams scoring 69.8 points per game. Davidson puts in 39.8% of their shots this season. They shoot 66.5% on their foul shots. When behind the 3-point line, they make on 32.1% of their long shots on 94 tries per game. Davidson has lost 3 in a row on their current cold streak. In victory, Davidson puts up 5.1 more points than their opponents, but in losses they put up 8.2 fewer points.

The best scorer on Davidson this season is Chloe Welch, averaging 16.5 points per game on 48.7% shooting. Behind her is Suzi-Rose Deegan, who drops 10.3 PPG on 45.6% shooting. Cassidy Gould adds more scoring to the offensive leaders Welch and Deegan by giving the team 9.1 points while shooting 41.1% from the field. Katie Turner affects the scoring in a different way, accumulating 3.8 assists per game. Sarah Konstans is an aggressive rebounder, and her 6.3 RPG show it in the stat sheet. Deegan leads Davidson’s defense with 1.0 steals per game. Deegan defends the basket, racking up 0.6 blocks per game.

Fordham:

When traveling, Fordham has a record of 3-2, and is 8-3 in all competitions. Their middling 63.8 points per game have earned them the 194 rank in the nation. On the defensive end of the floor, Fordham concedes very few chances, only giving opposing teams 55.4 points per game. On the season Fordham has scored on 40.3% of their attempts from the field. From beyond the arc they make 103 shots per game at a 39.5% clip. They also shoot 72.0% from the foul line. Fordham beats their opponents by an average of 10.6 points when they win, but when they lose, they are outscored by 2.2 points per game.

Anna DeWolfe leads the scoring for Fordham with 22.8 points per game while shooting 43.6%. Kendell Heremaia also chips in with 12.1 PPG on 37.5% shooting. Kaitlyn Downey supports DeWolfe and Heremaia, adding 10.4 PPG while shooting 40.2% from the field. DeWolfe helps control the offense by adding 3.5 assists per game. Downey is an aggressive rebounder, and her 11.0 RPG show it in the stat sheet. DeWolfe leads Fordham’s defense with 1.4 steals per game. Downey defends the basket, racking up 0.8 blocks per game.

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Davidson @ Massachusetts, January 24, 2021

Davidson:

In games played at opposing arenas this season, Davidson is 3-0. They have a 9-5 overall record. Davidson’s offense scores 72.9 PPG. This ranks their scoring in the middle of the pack at 162nd in the country. Their stifling defense only allows 65.1 points per game. Davidson shoots 47.3% on field goals, 36.2% from three, and 67.7% from the free throw line. This includes 9.4 made threes per game. Davidson has been on a 3-game winning streak. The point differential when they win amounts to 15.6 points per game. Meanwhile, it is 6.2 points when they lose.

Davidson’s scoring is fueled by Kellan Grady, aggregating 17.1 points per game on 45.8% shooting. Hyunjung Lee compounds 14.1 more points per game with a shooting percentage of 52.8%. The third leading scorer for Davidson is Carter Collins, who drops 13.6 PPG and is 50.8% from the field. Collins also finds open teammates and amasses 3.1 assists per game. Luka Brajkovic leads Davidson on the glass grabbing 6.9 rebounds per game. Davidson’s defense is anchored by Michael Jones, who has 0.9 steals per game and Brajkovic protecting the rim with 1.1 blocks per game.

Massachusetts:

At home Massachusetts has a record of 3-2, and is 5-3 in all competitions. Their offense has had success this season, putting in 82.8 points per game. This ranks 20th in the NCAA. Massachusetts’s defense has had a slow season so far, with opposing teams scoring 75.0 points per game. Massachusetts is shooting 42.3% from the field on the season. They make 8.9 three-pointers per game on 32.6% shooting from deep. From the free throw line, they are shooting 74.8%. Massachusetts is currently on a 3-game winning streak. When Massachusetts wins, they beat their opponents by an average of 14.2 points, but they are bested by 3.0 points in their losses.

Massachusetts’s leading scorer is Tre Mitchell, who pours in 20.5 points per game on 53.5% shooting. Carl Pierre contributes 14.4 PPG while shooting 37.5%. Giving the team 11.5 points and shooting at an 41.9% clip, Noah Fernandes complements Mitchell and Pierre nicely as a third option. Fernandes helps control the offense by adding 5.6 assists per game. Mitchell is an aggressive rebounder, and his 7.3 RPG show it in the stat sheet. Fernandes leads Massachusetts’s defense with 1.9 steals per game. Mitchell defends the basket, racking up 1.3 blocks per game.

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Fordham @ Davidson, January 20, 2021

Davidson:

On their own floor, Davidson’s win-loss record for the season is 4-3. Overall, they are 8-5. Davidson has an average offense that drops 72.9 PPG. This puts them at 161st in Division 1. On the other side of the court, their top tier defense only yields 65.7 points per game. They are 47.2% and 36.2% from the field and the three point line, respectively. Davidson makes 9.4 threes per game. From the free throw line, they are shooting 67.9%. In wins, Davidson scores 15.6 more points than their opponent. However, when they lose, they get beaten by an average of 6.2 points.

Davidson’s scoring is fueled by Kellan Grady, aggregating 16.5 points per game on 43.9% shooting. Hyunjung Lee compounds 14.6 more points per game with a shooting percentage of 53.4%. The third leading scorer for Davidson is Carter Collins, who drops 14.1 PPG and is 53.0% from the field. While also a scorer, Collins leads the team in assists too, racking up assists per game. Luka Brajkovic finds a way to help the team down low, bringing in 6.7 rebounds per game to lead the team. Defensively, Collins leads Davidson, swiping 0.8 steals per game. Further helping on defense is Brajkovic, who disrupts the lane with 1.1 blocks per game.

Fordham:

When traveling, Fordham has a record of 0-2, and is 1-5 in all competitions. Their disappointing 49.8 points per game have earned them the 347th rank in the nation. On the defensive end of the floor, Fordham concedes very few chances, only giving opposing teams 65.8 points per game. On the season Fordham has scored on 34.5% of their attempts from the field. From beyond the arc they make 4.7 shots per game at a 22.8% clip. They also shoot 64.0% from the foul line. Fordham is coming in cold, having lost their last 3. In victory, Fordham puts up 1.0 more points than their opponents, but in losses they put up 19.4 fewer points.

The best scorer on Fordham this season is Josh Colon, averaging 14.0 points per game on 50.0% shooting. Behind him is Chris Austin, who drops 11.0 PPG on 39% shooting. Joel Soriano adds more scoring to the offensive leaders Colon and Austin by giving the team 11.0 points while shooting 61.4% from the field. Passing comes easily to Jalen Cobb who records 4.2 assists per game. Soriano contributes on the boards as well, collecting 10.0 rebounds per game. Cobb leads Fordham’s defense with 1.8 steals per game. Soriano defends the basket, racking up 0.8 blocks per game.

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Davidson @ La Salle, January 16, 2021

Davidson:

In games played at opposing arenas this season, Davidson is 2-0. They have a 7-5 overall record. Davidson’s offense scores 72.6 PPG. This ranks their scoring in the middle of the pack at 172nd in the country. Their stifling defense only allows 66.8 points per game. This team shoots 46.5% from the field and 68.3% from the free throw line. Additionally, Davidson makes 9.6 threes per game on 36.5% shooting. Their average win margin for the season is 14.4 points and their average loss margin is 6.2 points.

Davidson is led offensively by Kellan Grady, who scores 17.6 points per game on 45.6% shooting. Hyunjung Lee adds a heavy scoring load with 15.3 PPG while shooting 53.1%. Davidson further receives help from Carter Collins, who shoots 49.5% from the field and averages 13.3 PPG. Collins also finds open teammates and amasses 3.4 assists per game. Luka Brajkovic leads Davidson on the glass grabbing 6.8 rebounds per game. Not just an offensive threat, Collins’s fast hands create havoc on the defensive end as he gathers 0.8 steals per game. Brajkovic carries a lot of presence near the basket, blocking 1.2 shots per game.

La Salle:

When defending their home court, La Salle is 3-1 while they have accumulated a total record of 5-7 this season. They are ranked 296th in the nation with a underwhelming 65.5 points per game. La Salle’s defense treads water, allowing 68.5 points per game. On the season La Salle has scored on 42.7% of their attempts from the field. From beyond the arc they make 8.5 shots per game at a 36.7% clip. They also shoot 65.2% from the foul line. In victory, La Salle puts up 15.4 more points than their opponents, but in losses they put up 16.1 fewer points.

La Salle’s leading scorer is Jack Clark, who pours in 9.3 points per game on 37.6% shooting. Sherif Kenney contributes 8.7 PPG while shooting 39%. Giving the team 8.5 points and shooting at an 40.7% clip, David Beatty complements Clark and Kenney nicely as a third option. Passing comes easily to Jhamir Brickus who records 3.5 assists per game. Clark contributes on the boards as well, collecting 5.6 rebounds per game. A nuisance for opposing offenses, Brickus’s 1.8 steals per game help La Salle win the ball back. Clifton Moore is a force to be reckoned with in the paint, blocking 1.6 shots per game.

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Dayton @ Davidson, January 8, 2021

Davidson:

Davidson has a 3-2 record on their home court and is 6-4 overall this season. Davidson is averaging 71.3 PPG, which ranks 209th in the nation. Opponents are scoring a low 64.6 points on the Davidson defense. They are 45.7% and 35.9% from the field and the three point line, respectively. Davidson makes 9.4 threes per game. From the free throw line, they are shooting 70.2%. In wins, Davidson scores 14.5 more points than their opponent. However, when they lose, they get beaten by an average of 5.0 points.

Hyunjung Lee spearheads Davidson’s scoring, collecting 16.9 points per game while shooting 55.4% from the field. Along with Lee, Kellan Grady helps offensively, scoring 16.3 PPG on 42.3% shooting. One more contributor is Carter Collins, who gives Davidson 14.1 PPG while shooting at a 51.2% clip. Collins also facilitates the offense, collecting 3.6 assists per game. Luka Brajkovic finds a way to help the team down low, bringing in 6.6 rebounds per game to lead the team. On the defensive end, Collins complements his offense with 1.0 steals per game. Defending the basket is Brajkovic, who blocks opponents’ shots 1.2 times per game.

Dayton:

Dayton is 0-1 away from home and is 5-3 overall this season. Their disappointing 67.4 points per game have earned them the 271st rank in the nation. On the defensive end of the floor, Dayton concedes very few chances, only giving opposing teams 65.0 points per game. Dayton is shooting 49.9% from the field on the season. They make 6.5 three-pointers per game on 35.6% shooting from deep. From the free throw line, they are shooting 74.1%. Dayton beats their opponents by an average of 4.8 points when they win, but when they lose, they are outscored by 1.7 points per game.

Dayton’s leading scorer is Jalen Crutcher, who pours in 18.1 points per game on 49.5% shooting. Mustapha Amzil contributes 15.7 PPG while shooting 56%. Giving the team 15.3 points and shooting at an 50.6% clip, Ibi Watson complements Crutcher and Amzil nicely as a third option. Crutcher helps control the offense by adding 5.1 assists per game. Though not a top-3 scorer, Jordy Tshimanga commands the paint, bringing down 8.0 boards per game. Rodney Chatman leads Dayton’s defense with 2.5 steals per game. Chase Johnson defends the basket, racking up 0.6 blocks per game.

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Davidson @ Duquesne, January 5, 2021

Davidson:

In games played at opposing arenas this season, Davidson is 1-0. They have a 5-4 overall record. Coming in at 188thin the country for scoring, Davidson’s mediocre offense puts in 72.4 points per game. Davidson’s defense is quite good, only giving up 66.4 points per game. They are 46.6% and 36.3% from the field and the three point line, respectively. Davidson makes 9.4 threes per game. From the free throw line, they are shooting 70.8%. Davidson defeats the opposition by an average of 14.8 points per win, but they fall short by 5.0 points per loss.

Hyunjung Lee spearheads Davidson’s scoring, collecting 17.4 points per game while shooting 56.0% from the field. Along with Lee, Kellan Grady helps offensively, scoring 16.7 PPG on 43.1% shooting. One more contributor is Carter Collins, who gives Davidson 14.2 PPG while shooting at a 51.3% clip. Collins also finds open teammates and amasses 3.7 assists per game. Luka Brajkovic leads Davidson on the glass grabbing 6.7 rebounds per game. Davidson’s defense is anchored by Grady, who has 0.9 steals per game and Brajkovic protecting the rim with 1.2 blocks per game.

Duquesne:

When defending their home court, Duquesne is 0-0 while they have accumulated a total record of 2-2 this season. Their middling 73.8 points per game have earned them the 156th rank in the nation. On the defensive end of the floor, Duquesne does fine, giving opposing teams 70.5 points per game. On the season Duquesne has scored on 44.8% of their attempts from the field. From beyond the arc they make 7.0 shots per game at a 31.5% clip. They also shoot 67.0% from the foul line. When Duquesne wins, they beat their opponents by an average of 12.5 points, but they are bested by 6.0 points in their losses.

Marcus Weathers leads the scoring for Duquesne with 15.8 points per game while shooting 55.3%. Tavian Dunn-Martin also chips in with 13.5 PPG on 40% shooting. Sincere Carry supports Weathers and Dunn-Martin, adding 9.5 PPG while shooting 35.5% from the field. Passing comes easily to Carry who records 4.8 assists per game. Weathers is an aggressive rebounder, and his 7.0 RPG show it in the stat sheet. Dunn-Martin leads Duquesne’s defense with 2.0 steals per game. Michael Hughes defends the basket, racking up 1.0 blocks per game.

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Davidson @ Virginia Commonwealth, January 2, 2021

Davidson:

On an opponent’s floor, Davidson’s win-loss record for the season is 1-0. Overall, they are 5-4. Davidson has an average offense that drops 72.4 PPG. This puts them at 184th in Division 1. On the other side of the court, their middle tier defense yields 66.4 points per game. They are 46.6% and 36.3% from the field and the three point line, respectively. Davidson makes 9.4 threes per game. From the free throw line, they are shooting 70.8%. Davidson defeats the opposition by an average of 14.8 points per win, but they fall short by 5.0 points per loss.

The leading scorer for this squad is Hyunjung Lee, who pours in 17.4 points per game and shoots 56.0% from the field. Kellan Grady brings 16.7 PPG to the table while shooting 43.1%. Carter Collins supports Lee and Grady by shooting 51.3% on field goals and tallying 14.2 points per game. Collins also finds open teammates and amasses 3.7 assists per game. Luka Brajkovic leads Davidson on the glass grabbing 6.7 rebounds per game. Defensively, Grady leads Davidson, swiping 0.9 steals per game. Further helping on defense is Brajkovic, who disrupts the lane with 1.2 blocks per game.

Virginia Commonwealth:

At home Virginia Commonwealth has a record of 5-0, and is 8-2 in all competitions. They are ranked 98th in the nation with a strong 77.7 points per game. Virginia Commonwealth’s defense is very solid, only allowing 64.6 points per game. Virginia Commonwealth puts in 47.8% of their shots this season. They shoot 74.8% on their foul shots. When behind the 3-point line, they make on 34.9% of their long shots on 7.4 tries per game. Virginia Commonwealth is currently on a 6-game winning streak. Virginia Commonwealth beats their opponents by an average of 18.2 points when they win, but when they lose, they are outscored by 7.5 points per game.

Nah’Shon Hyland leads the scoring for Virginia Commonwealth with 17.1 points per game while shooting 43.0%. Vince Williams also chips in with 11.2 PPG on 49% shooting. KeShawn Curry supports Hyland and Williams, adding 9.5 PPG while shooting 52.5% from the field. Adrian Balwin finds the scorers, dishing out 5.2 assists per game. Williams is an aggressive rebounder, and his 5.4 RPG show it in the stat sheet. Balwin leads Virginia Commonwealth’s defense with 2.1 steals per game. Corey Douglas defends the basket, racking up 1.8 blocks per game.

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Richmond @ Davidson, December 30, 2020

Davidson:

When playing at home, Davidson has a record of 3-1. Their total record this season is 5-3. Davidson has an average offense that drops 72.3 PPG. This puts them at 193rd in Division 1. On the other side of the court, their top tier defense only yields 64.8 points per game. They are 46.4% and 37.3% from the field and the three point line, respectively. Davidson makes 9.8 threes per game. From the free throw line, they are shooting 71.4%. The point differential when they win amounts to 14.8 points per game. Meanwhile, it is 4.7 points when they lose.

Kellan Grady spearheads Davidson’s scoring, collecting 17.9 points per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Along with Grady, Hyunjung Lee helps offensively, scoring 17.5 PPG on 54.9% shooting. One more contributor is Carter Collins, who gives Davidson 14.5 PPG while shooting at a 52.3% clip. While also a scorer, Collins leads the team in assists too, racking up assists per game. Luka Brajkovic leads Davidson on the glass grabbing 5.8 rebounds per game. Davidson’s defense is anchored by Grady, who has 0.9 steals per game and Brajkovic protecting the rim with 1.4 blocks per game.

Richmond:

When traveling, Richmond has a record of 3-1, and is 6-2 in all competitions. They are ranked 124th in the nation with 76.0 points per game. Richmond’s defense treads water, allowing 71.4 points per game. On the season Richmond has scored on 49.6% of their attempts from the field. From beyond the arc they make 6.9 shots per game at a 33.3% clip. They also shoot 67.4% from the foul line. Richmond beats their opponents by an average of 9.7 points when they win, but when they lose, they are outscored by 10.5 points per game.

Richmond’s leading scorer is Blake Francis, who pours in 16.0 points per game on 40.4% shooting. Grant Golden contributes 14.1 PPG while shooting 60%. Giving the team 12.1 points and shooting at an 46.7% clip, Tyler Burton complements Francis and Golden nicely as a third option. Passing comes easily to Jacob Gilyard who records 6.0 assists per game. Burton is an aggressive rebounder, and his 8.3 RPG show it in the stat sheet. Gilyard’s pesky defense results in 4.3 steals per game. Souleymane Koureissi makes opponents think twice before entering the lane, sending back 0.5 shots per game.

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