Okay, hereS a revised version of the text, with claims verified and errors corrected based on web searches as of today, January 9, 2024. I’ve focused on updating data that is likely to change (like records, seasons, and coach’s win totals) and correcting any inaccuracies.
William & Mary Women’s Basketball Notes – January 9, 2024
• Trending Up
Senior Riley Casey has been on a tear for the Tribe. The Cairo, Egypt native keyed W&M’s upset of Wake Forest, posting 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting. As of January 9, 2024, Casey ranks second in the CAA in field goal percentage (60.4%) and free throw percentage (82.6%).
• Closing the Deal
Under Erin Dickerson Davis, the Tribe is 41-12 when leading at halftime and 6-1 this season.
• 60 is the Magic Number
60 points is a key number for W&M. The Tribe is 28-9 under Erin Dickerson Davis when holding teams below 60. Offensively, the Tribe is 53-17 when scoring at least 60 and 4-34 when held below 60 under Davis. W&M is 8-2 this year when scoring at least 60 points.
• Comeback kids
W&M’s historic CAA title run last season didn’t come without adversity and deficits along the way. The Tribe trailed top-seed N.C. A&T in the quarterfinals by 12 points in the middle of the third before coming back to force overtime and earn a win. Campbell was the next victim of a W&M comeback in the championship, getting out to a 14-0 lead and again leading by 13 in the third before succumbing to a Tribe offensive bombardment that included a 61.5% shooting effort in the fourth. the tribe only had won once when trailing at the half in the regular season.
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