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Charlise Dunn ‘26 sets up a play against Saint Louis. Photo by Tim Cowie

Davidson women’s basketball contends for A-10 title

Colin Decker ‘27, Sports Writer February 12, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Davidson women’s basketball team thumped the University of Massachusetts Minutewomen, 56-38, to lock down their eighth conference win of the season. Despite having a lackluster...

Reed Bailey ‘26 joined the 1,000-point club against Dayton on Feb. 4. Photo from Davidson men’s basketball Instagram.

Davidson men’s basketball struggles in conference play

Colin Decker ‘27, Sports Writer February 12, 2025

On Dec. 31, Davidson opened their Atlantic 10 (A-10) conference play in Fairfax, Virginia against George Mason. Coming into the game, the Wildcats looked promising with a 10-3 record. Two of their losses...

‘Cats Stats reports Davidson men’s basketball stats ahead of their matchup against ETSU. Photo from ‘Cats Stats Instagram.

‘Cats Stats Continues to Benefit Davidson Athletics

Anna Morrow ‘28, Sports Writer November 20, 2024

In 2013, ‘Cats Stats was started as a research program by Joseph R. Morton Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Dr. Tim Chartier, along with four students in the class of ‘14. The project’s...

Ian McGehee ‘27 bodyslams his Belmont Abbey opponent within seconds. Photo from Davidson wrestling Instagram.

Davidson Wrestling Dominates Opening Duals

Ryan Harris ‘26, Sports writer November 20, 2024

The Davidson wrestling program is off and running in their 2024-2025 campaign. The ‘Cats currently boast a 3-0 record following their first dual meets, after an offseason that included some big changes...

Zimmerman Gets His Long-Awaited Shot

Jennevieve Culver '25, Sports Co-Editor November 7, 2024

Luke Zimmerman ‘25 earned a spot on the Davidson men’s basketball team this year after serving as a manager for the team and the president of club basketball previously. Jennevieve Culver ‘25 from...

Excellence on Offense and Defense Marks Men’s Basketball Opener

Colin Decker ‘27, Sports Writer November 7, 2024

Since March, the air had been still at Bob McKillop Court in Belk Arena, and loyal Davidson fans and students have anxiously awaited the return of “Sweet Caroline” and Wildcats hoops. On Monday, November...

Singh ‘25 celebrates a big point. Photo by 
Davidson Athletics.

Men’s Tennis Opens Home Campaign with Davidson Invitational

Anna Morrow '28, Sports Writer October 9, 2024

Davidson men’s tennis hosted their first competition of the year, the Davidson Invitational, from Friday, September 27th through Sunday the 29th. With many Atlantic 10 teams competing in the tournament,...

The Davidson swimming and diving teams cheer on their teammates. Photo by Davidson Athletics.

Three Davidson Swimmers Take First at Queens University

Alex Thole '28, Sports Writer October 9, 2024

It was a fast start off the blocks for the Davidson swimming and diving teams at Queens University on Saturday, September 28th. The Wildcats racked up four individual wins, with Dylan Felt ‘26 in the...

Superstitious Wildcats Finish Crazy Stretch in Bahamas

Colin Decker ‘27, Sports Writer December 11, 1999

As the first round of the 2024 Bad Boy Mowers (yes, that is the official name) Battle 4 Atlantis basketball tournament finished up at the Atlantis resort in The Bahamas, the Davidson men’s basketball...

Davidson football hero Blake Craig celebrates the Wildcats’ first national championship. Photo from ESPN.

Davidson Receives Surprise Bid for College Football Playoff

Nathan Stewart ‘25 and Alex Thole ‘28 December 11, 1999

On December 8th, 2024, the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee announced the twelve teams that would compete in hopes of winning a national championship. To the surprise of fans everywhere, the University...

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