NEWS

 

DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Davidson College athletic department announced Friday that the remainder of the 2023-24 women’s basketball season has been canceled due to a significant number of injuries.

The Wildcats, who started the year a program-best 12-1, highlighted by a win at Duke, conclude the campaign 18-8 overall.

Davidson College Statements

The physical, mental, and emotional toll of this unfortunate and injury-riddled season has brought us to this point. We are incredibly saddened that we cannot finish out the season strong but feel this is the best decision for our scholar-athletes.

– Chris Clunie, Davidson Vice President & Director of Athletics

The injuries we have sustained this season have weighed heavily on our entire program. This decision is not one that we are taking lightly, as no one wanted it to end this way. Our team of young women is the strongest, most caring, and most competitive team I have ever been a part of. They have been an absolute JOY to coach, every single day. Despite the challenging nature of the way this season has unfolded, our team never wavered and competed to the very end. I am confident there is no team in the country that would have handled the hardship we faced with as much grace, strength, and adaptability as our young women did. I am so proud of them.

– Gayle Fulks, Davidson Head Coach

 

Editor’s Note: The photo above highlights that three of the four seniors were injured before Wednesday night’s game. Maddie Plank, the only senior dressed out, was injured during the game. She was able to return to the bench, but did not return to the court.