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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.

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

Pioneer Football League Suspends Fall Season

by Press Release | Aug 11, 2020

SPORTS ST. LOUIS – The Pioneer Football League's (PFL) Presidents Council has announced the league's schools will not conduct conference competition in fall 2020. The PFL membership is spread from coast-to-coast and throughout the Midwest which poses challenges...

Wildcats’ Men’s Basketball Conference Pairings Announced

by Press Release | Aug 3, 2020

SPORTS NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – On Thursday, the Atlantic 10 Conference announced the 2020-21 men's basketball schedule pairings and for the seventh consecutive season the 14 league members will play an 18-game conference slate. In addition to the league...

Men’s Soccer Announces Incoming Class

by Davidson SportsInformation | Aug 3, 2020

SPORTS DAVIDSON, N.C. – Now in his second season at the helm of the Davidson men's soccer program, head coach Mike Babst recently announced the Wildcats will welcome the addition of nine newcomers to the 2020 roster. The incoming class will feature eight freshmen...

Atlantic 10 Announces Women’s Basketball Pairings

by Press Release | Aug 3, 2020

SPORTS NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- The Atlantic 10 Conference announced its 2020-21 women's basketball schedule pairings Monday afternoon, with the Davidson Wildcats playing a 16-game conference slate in their seventh year in the league. This upcoming season, which is the...

Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athletes Earn All-Academic Team Honors

by Davidson SportsInformation | Jul 28, 2020

SPORTS TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Davidson College women's tennis team was recognized as one of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's 2020 All-Academic Teams, and saw five Wildcats earn individual Scholar-Athlete honors, the organization announced Monday afternoon....

Chris Clunie Honored to Join Black Athletic Director Alliance

by Davidson SportsInformation | Jul 27, 2020

SPORTS In the days following the tragic death of George Floyd, a number of Black college athletics directors began connecting with one another via Zoom calls. At first, the calls were informal, simply a forum for open discussion on the issue of racial...

Updates from Wildcats Football

by Davidson SportsInformation | Jul 27, 2020

SPORTS Pioneer Football League Announces Adjustments to 2020 Season ST. LOUIS - The Pioneer Football League's Presidents Council has determined PFL fall schedules will not include any non-conference competition and, if conducted, a conference-only schedule...

Abell Officially Introduces Mainsah to Wildcat Football Coaching Staff

by Davidson SportsInformation | Jul 20, 2020

SPORTS Head football coach Scott Abell officially welcomed Tafon Mainsah to the Davidson staff as the cornerbacks coach. Mainsah joins the staff following a stellar playing career at the University of Richmond and in the Canadian Football League. "We are...

Gudmundsson Signs with Germany’s Fraport Skyliners

by Davidson SportsInformation | Jul 17, 2020

SPORTS DAVIDSON, N.C. -- Former Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and Davidson standout Jon Axel Gudmundsson, has signed a professional contract with Germany's Fraport Skyliners, the club announced on Wednesday. Gudmundsson, the 2019 Conference Player of the...

Atlantic 10 Postpones Fall Sports Competitions and Championships

by Press Release | Jul 17, 2020

SPORTS NEWPORT NEWS, VA. – The Atlantic 10 Conference today (July 17) announced the postponement of all scheduled fall contests in conference-sponsored sports and A-10 championships due to the continuing COVID-19 global pandemic. This includes men’s and women’s...