CU Women's Basketball Preview - at SUNY Potsdam (11/22)

Ben Moeller

Women's Basketball | 11/21/2022 10:43:00 AM

After the weekend games in Buffalo were snowed out, the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team is well rested for its final contest before the Thanksgiving break, as the Golden Knights will head across town to take on SUNY Potsdam on Tuesday evening.

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The Series: The Green and Gold have won sixty percent of the games in the all-time series against Potsdam, claiming 36 of 60 contests. However, the Bears have won two of the last three including last year's match up.

Key Stats for Clarkson (1-1): The Knights have been able to get to the free throw line much more than their opponents so far, making more than twice as many free throws (29) as their opponents have even taken (13). Cassidy Dumont leads the team with 14.0 points per game with a pair of double-figure efforts so far, while Lauryn Withrow is the only other player averaging double digits (10.5 ppg). Elaina Porter has contributed across the board with 8.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game, and freshman Bella Doyle has been a much-needed force on the boards, averaging 9.5 rebounds per contest.

Key Stats for SUNY Potsdam (1-1): A year ago, Xy'El Bradford enjoyed a big game against the Golden Knights, scoring 14 points to go along with seven steals and a pair of blocked shots. She is averaging 8.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game so far this year as a strong supporting player behind Dyamon Hunter, who is off to a strong start with 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per contest. Jakia Howard is shooting 50.0% from the floor through two games and also contributing 13.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Potsdam has struggled from long range so far, shooting only 27.3% from beyond the 3-point arc (9-for-33).

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Players Mentioned

#2 Cassidy Dumont: G; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#15 Elaina Porter: F; 5' 9"; Senior

#4 Lauryn Withrow: G; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#20 Bella Doyle: F; 5' 10"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#2 Cassidy Dumont
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: G

#15 Elaina Porter
: 5' 9"; Senior
: F

#4 Lauryn Withrow
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: G

#20 Bella Doyle
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: F