CU Women's Basketball Preview - vs. Ithaca/Renssenaer (2/10-11)

Ben Moeller

Women's Basketball | 2/8/2023 10:45:00 AM

Two fourth-year players will celebrate their Senior Day with the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team as the Golden Knights will host Ithaca College and Rensselaer in the final home games of the 2022-23 season.

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The Series: The Golden Knights had their roughest offensive weekend of the season the first time around against Ithaca College and Rensselaer. Versus the Bombers, the team had a season-low 26 points, and against the Engineers, Clarkson mustered just 12 points at the break before rallying with a better showing in the second half, nearly tripling their output over the final 20 minutes.

Key Stats for Clarkson (8-11, 5-9 Liberty League): The Knights will need better shot selection and production to expect a victory out of this weekend. Against RPI, the team was just 4-for-28 in the first half, but shot nearly 50% from the floor (14-for-30) in the second half. Sophomore Cassidy Dumont leads the conference in scoring at 16.8 points per game, and has averaged 21.0 ppg over her last five with four 20-point games. Senior Elaina Porter had consistent performances last week in three games, averaging 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, including a double-double against RIT.

Key Stats for Ithaca (19-2, 14-0 Liberty League): Continually moving up in the national polls, the Bombers haven't lost in conference play this year. In fact, only one game has been decided by single digits in the Liberty League for Ithaca, as the team is outscoring opponents by nearly 23 points per game in conference contests. This is not because of one or two players, but remarkable depth, as the Bombers have just one player scoring in double figures. Emily Dorn leads the team at 11.0 points per game and Natalie Smith has 9.5 points per contest. The Bombers also allow a league-low 49.1 ppg.

Key Stats for Rensselaer (9-12, 6-8 Liberty League): The Engineers are a solid team, but have lost six straight games due to a run against tougher league competition. Versus teams with a winning conference record, RPI is 1-6, but the Engineers have feasted upon the teams below .500 with a mark of 5-2. The Engineers enjoyed a plus-16 rebounding margin in the first game against the Knights, as Nicole DaPra posted 12 points and 17 rebounds and Heather Converse had 8 points and 14 boards. DaPra averages 8.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Converse enters Friday at 7.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per contest.

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Players Mentioned

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

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

Players Mentioned

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

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

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Players Mentioned

#2 Cassidy Dumont

#15 Elaina Porter

Players Mentioned

#2 Cassidy Dumont

#15 Elaina Porter