WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary women’s basketball begins CAA play on Friday as it travels to Greensboro, N.C. to face North Carolina A&T. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on FloCollege. Live stats will be available along with live audio courtesy of the Tribe Sports Network.
TRIBE NOTES
• The Matchup
The Green & Gold will be looking for its seventh straight win and fifth straight road win in the CAA opener on Friday at North Carolina A&T,before returning to Kaplan Arena for a Sunday matinee against Stony Brook. W&M comes into the weekend having won six straight games, its longest streak as winning seven in a row from Nov. 21-Dec. 17, 2017.
• The Opponent
N.C. A&T is 5-6 overall and has lost its last two contests, both against non-Division I opponents. Chaniya Clark is the Aggies’ leader in scoring (11.5 ppg) and rebounding (7.4) while also ranking among the league leaders in blocks (1.36).
• Last Time Out
Monet Dance and Tika Sallman each had double-doubles in the Tribe’s 64-52 win over bethune-Cookman on Dec.20. Dance dished out a career-high 10 assists along with 14 points, while Sallman added 13 points and 14 rebounds, her second straight game with double-digit boards. W&M held the Wildcats to under 30% shooting for the game and forced 18 turnovers.
• Perfect December
The Tribe went 5-0 in december.
William & Mary Women’s Basketball: Recent Highlights and Stats
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The William & Mary women’s basketball team is showcasing notable performance, marked by strong teamwork, balanced scoring, and significant victories. Here’s a breakdown of recent highlights and key statistics.
Recent Performance & Key Stats
The Tribe has demonstrated significant improvement and momentum in recent games, highlighted by a major upset and consistent offensive contributions.
Injury Recovery & Team resilience
Despite battling injury for much of last year,the team has shown remarkable resilience and is now performing at a high level.
During the last three games, William & Mary has prioritized ball movement. The Tribe has recorded 14 or more assists in each of the last five games, demonstrating excellent teamwork and court vision.
Balanced Scoring Attack
Complementing their assist numbers, the Tribe boasts a balanced scoring attack.Four players – Cassidy Geddes, Natalie Fox, Monet Dance, and Tika Sallman – are currently averaging double figures, making them a tough team to defend.
Historic Upset Over Wake Forest
W&M’s recent win over Wake Forest was a landmark achievement,marking several program firsts:
- The first win over a Power-Conference opponent since 2015 (Clemson).
- The first win over Wake Forest in school history.
- The first non-conference road winning streak since 2020.
- The first loss for Wake Forest, previously the ACC’s only remaining unbeaten team.
Defensive Prowess: Forcing Turnovers
The Tribe’s defense has been a key factor in their success. They forced 26 turnovers in their recent game, disrupting the opponent’s offense and creating scoring opportunities.
Key Takeaways
- William & Mary is demonstrating strong teamwork with consistent assist numbers.
- The team features a balanced scoring attack with four players averaging double figures.
- The recent win over Wake Forest represents a significant program milestone.
- Forcing turnovers is a key component of the Tribe’s defensive strategy.