CU Women's Basketball Preview - vs. Union/Ithaca (2/9-10)

Ivan Henwood

Women's Basketball | 2/7/2024 1:20:00 PM

One final road trip remains for the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team as the Golden Knights take on Union College and Ithaca College this weekend.

Live Stats vs. Union
Live Video vs. Union
Live Stats vs. Ithaca
Live Video vs. Ithaca

The Series: In the first meeting against the Bombers, Clarkson shot well from the perimeter, but struggled from inside the arc, netting 10 3-pointers on 20 tries while going only 9-for-29 on closer shots. Versus Union, the Knights struggled mightily in the first half, scoring only 13 points on 2-for-20 shooting. Things got better in the second half, where the team was just under 50% from the floor (11-for-23 with five 3-pointers).

Key Stats for Clarkson (4-17, 2-12 Liberty League): First-year collegian Addie Kea scored a season-best 18 points against Ithaca back in mid-January, well above her season average of 7.7 points per game, which ranks fourth on the team. Cassidy Dumont ranks third in the league in scoring (14.1 ppg) and fourth in 3-point field goals made (37), while Raelin Burns is close to those numbers as well (12.4 ppg, ninth; 31 3-pointers, seventh). Bella Doyle is also contributing 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, the latter figure putting her fourth in the conference.

Key Stats for Union (7-14, 6-8 Liberty League): Jelena Perovic posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds in the first meeting against Clarkson, and she ranks as the lone player for the Garnet Chargers to average double figures at 12.4 points per game. Perovic is also the conference's most efficient scorer, shooting 50.5% from the floor overall and 49.0% in Liberty League contests. Union does not have another player producing more than eight points per game, though Jenna Forman produced solid numbers against the Knights, scoring 15 points on 7-for-9 shooting to go along with nine rebounds.

Key Stats for Ithaca (17-4, 11-3 Liberty League): Were it not for a 26-point effort against Skidmore last weekend, the Bombers would be leading the conference in scoring. As it is, the team averages 67.5 points per game, second in the league. June Dickson (12.6 ppg) and Camryn Coffey (10.6 ppg) each average double figures, while Annabella Yorio (9.8 ppg) is close as well. Each of that trio is shooting better than 40% from the floor. Anya Watkins also chips in 8.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest.

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Players Mentioned

#10 Raelin Burns: G; 5' 9"; Sophomore

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

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

#5 Addie Kea: G; 5' 6"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#10 Raelin Burns
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: G

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

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

#5 Addie Kea
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: G