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This young Wildcat fan gave us a hearty "Go Wildcats" for this photo.
Fans who arrived at the Wildcats' football game early received a banner commemorating the 50th anniversary of the team that went to the Tangerine Bowl.
The Wildcats had a lot to celebrate on Sunday.
The Wildcats blanked the Rams Sunday at Belk Arena.
The Wildcats defeated Fordham 3-1.
During the halftime of Saturday's game the Wildcat 1969 Football Team was recognized on the 50th Anniversary of their Southern Conference win and their appearance in the Tangerine Bowl.
Dugger also scored the 'Cats' second touchdown.
Wesley Dugger scored the Wildcats' first touchdown against San Diego.
The Wildcats battled to a scoreless 0-0 tie with George Mason at the end of regulation play. Most of it in the rain.
Jaylen Thompson and his fellow Wildcats celebrate their goal against ETSU.
The Wildcats battled William and Mary in a rain soaked match up.
Julie Ertz was named the U.S. player of the match.
#15 Megan Rapinoe and #16 Rose Lavelle talk and laugh their youth partners after walking out onto the field.
Prior to the game, former World Cup Champion and 2-time Gold Medalist Cindy Parlow Cone, presented #11 Ali Krieger with a 100 jersey - recognizing her for 100 caps (appearances with the team).
#15 Megan Rapinoe
Team USA celebrates the first goal of the game.
The appearance of #15 Megan Rapinoe didn't disappoint the crowd of more than 30,000.
Post goal celebration for goal #2.
Megan Rapinoe
Steph Curry came to the Davidson College basketball game on Friday of the All-Star weekend and set the hometown crowd a buzz.
Yes, the Wildcat used to swing into the basketball games in Johnston Gym.

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This young Wildcat fan gave us a hearty “Go Wildcats” for this photo.

Local Golfer Will Gordon Tees It Up in the PGA

by Editorial Board | Jul 7, 2020

SPORTS Many sports fans in Davidson have been going through withdrawal during COVID-19. Over the past few months, watching re-runs of Davidson Wildcat basketball or other events became par for the course. In mid-June, professional golf returned to the scene....

Davidson’s KiShawn Pritchett Has a New Goal

by Press Release | Jul 6, 2020

NEWS KiShawn Pritchett shared the following note on social media - seeking support for his upcoming work for a nonprofit in Rwanda. While he has achieved his initial goal, all gifts will support the important work of Shooting Touch. I am excited to share...

What Next, We Keep Being Wildcats

by Davidson SportsInformation | Mar 17, 2020

SPORTS Written By: Justin Parker What a difference a week can make. Seven days ago, the Davidson men's basketball team was airborne for Brooklyn, with hopes of creating some March madness in the Atlantic 10 Tournament with Jon Axel Gudmundsson leading the way...

Davidson Lacrosse Drops Home Opener (and Closer) to Lehigh

by Davidson SportsInformation | Mar 16, 2020

SPORTS DAVIDSON, N.C. — Despite grabbing the early momentum, Davidson saw Lehigh use a run in the middle of the first half to pull away and went on to take a 17-8 decision Monday night in the Wildcats' home opener in women's lacrosse inside Richardson...

A-10 Cancels Spring Sports Competitions and Championships

by Press Release | Mar 16, 2020

SPORTS NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Atlantic 10 Conference has canceled all 2020 spring sports competitions (conference and non-conference), and 2020 spring conference championships, effective immediately, due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19...

Letter from Davidson College Athletic Director

by Davidson SportsInformation | Mar 16, 2020

SPORTS Dear Wildcat Nation, It still does not seem real. But it is. The abrupt end to all athletic competition due to concerns around the COVID-19 has left a gaping hole in each of us. However, this is a global pandemic and needs to be treated with the seriousness...

Centracchio’s Walk-off Blast Gives Wildcats a Win Over #10 Duke

by Davidson SportsInformation | Mar 12, 2020

SPORTS CHARLOTTE — With the game on the line in the ninth inning Tuesday night, Davidson's Brett Centracchio was looking for a pitch to attack. Or, in his words, "something to do damage with." The Wildcats' senior got it and delivered a walk-off two-run home...

Late Run Lifts Men’s Basketball Over VCU on Senior Night, 75-65

by Davidson SportsInformation | Mar 9, 2020

SPORTS DAVIDSON — A 22-2 run midway through the second half turned a tight game, featuring 13 lead changes, into a double-digit victory for the Davidson Wildcats Friday night in Belk Arena. Davidson wrapped up the regular season with a 75-65 win over VCU on...

Wildcat Wrestling Places Fifth at SoCon Tournament

by Davidson SportsInformation | Mar 9, 2020

SPORTS BOONE, N.C. – A pair of Wildcat grapplers stepped onto the podium, helping Davidson place fifth at the 2020 Southern Conference Championship Sunday at the Holmes Convocation Center on the campus of Appalachian State. Sophomore Kyle Gorant and freshman...

Women’s Basketball’s Run Ends in A-10 Quarterfinals

by Davidson SportsInformation | Mar 9, 2020

SPORTS DAYTON, Ohio — Davidson saw its run in the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship come to an end, falling in the closing seconds to No. 2 seed VCU, 58-52, Friday afternoon inside UD Arena on the campus of Dayton. The Wildcats' season ends with a...