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Teachman ‘28 thrashes javelin competition at A-10 championships

Nathan Stewart ‘25, Sports co-editor May 9, 2025

There is a clear pressure on anyone who enters an Atlantic 10 (A-10) championship atop their event’s leaderboard, and even more so when that athlete is a freshman. This pressure was hardly apparent on...

Men’s basketball navigates the ups and downs of transfer portal

Colin Decker ‘27, Podcast Host May 9, 2025

The men’s basketball offseason has taken on a new sense of anticipation since the announcement of the Curry-Berman Fund in March. The eight-figure fund, dedicated entirely to men and women’s basketball,...

Faulkner, Stewart help secure win for Davidson golf A-10 title

Claire Kelly ‘25 April 30, 2025

Last week, Davidson golf secured their fifth Atlantic 10 (A-10) title, their fourth in the last five years. From April 22 to April 24, the ‘Cats battled in Orlando, Florida, with Nate Faulkner ‘28...

Class of 2025 lacrosse players were recognized on Senior Day. Photo from Davidson Lacrosse Instagram.

Class of 2025 leads lacrosse to A-10 tournament

Anna Morrow ‘28 April 30, 2025

After a program-best third place conference finish in 2024, Davidson lacrosse has continued their success in 2025 with a regular season record of 8-2. The ‘Cats now enter the postseason led by captains...

Daniela Porges ‘25 and Kavya Patel ‘25 celebrate after winning a doubles match.

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Gear Up For Conference Championships

Jackson Strelo ’26, Sports Writer April 23, 2025

As their spring seasons come to a close, the men’s and women’s tennis teams can reflect on their accomplishments with pride. With Atlantic 10 (A-10) championships quickly approaching, the teams look...

Davidson College Pickleball Club poses for a photo at nationals.

Pickleball Club dinks its way to nationals, looks to the future

Colin Decker ‘27, Podcast Host April 23, 2025

Ben Peake ‘25 discovered his love of pickleball in high school. In Oct. of 2022, his sophomore year, he co-founded the Davidson College Pickleball Club so that he could bring his love of the game to...

Bessell ‘28 and Timmerson ‘27 to launch SportSpark app

Alex Thole ‘28 April 16, 2025

Davidson women’s basketball player Emilie Bessell ‘28 struggled during her adjustment to life as a collegiate student-athlete. Bessell asked herself, “if I’m having these problems, what problems...

Will Davis ‘25 looks onto the fairway after hitting a shot. Photo from Davidson College Athletics.

Men’s golf looks for fifth A-10 championship

Anna Morrow ‘28 April 16, 2025

Davidson men’s golf has a longstanding tradition of excellence, having won three Atlantic 10 (A-10) championships in the past four years. Under Head Coach Tim Straub—four-time A-10 Coach of the Year—the...

Michael O’Shaughnessy ‘26 hits a home run against Dayton on March 29. Photo by Tim Cowie.

Top-ranked baseball ‘Cats stay strong in conference play

Alex Thole ‘28, Sports Writer April 9, 2025

Davidson College baseball is off to a hot start in 2025 as the ‘Cats continue to win in the Atlantic 10 (A-10), currently sitting atop the conference leaderboard at 9-3, with an overall 14-17 record....

Club Crew makes triumphant return to campus

Mason Maynard ‘28, Sports Writer April 9, 2025

After a three-season competitive hiatus, Davidson Club Crew has returned to the water with a new formula for club sport success. The team kicked off their season at the Clemson Sprints Regatta on March...

2025 Davidson Relays marks long-awaited home opener

Jennevieve Culver ‘25, Sports Co-Editor April 2, 2025

For the first time in twenty years, the Davidson track & field team hosted a meet on campus. On Mar. 30, thanks to the new Lisa and Jeff Case Track & Field Complex, 17 teams and over 700 athletes...

Women’s lacrosse looks to continue winning streak

Anna Morrow ‘28, Sports Writer April 2, 2025

After finishing a historic 2024 season with the best conference record in the team’s history, Davidson women’s lacrosse continues to excel in 2025, standing at 8-3 with five regular season games remaining....

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