Davidson’s men’s and women’s basketball teams were on the road Saturday night, and both faced the same result. The men lost 88-79 at Furman, while the women lost at Chattoonga, thanks to a stream of 3-pointers.  Read the stories in Sports, CLICK HERE>

Nik Cochran scored all of his 16 points in the second half and Davidson’s men’s basketball team held Chattanooga to just 31 percent shooting in the second half as the Wildcats upset the Southern Conference North Division leaders, 73-59, at Belk Arena. Story and photos in SPORTS>.

Jasmine Calin passes during the Wildcats' 65-56 victory over Western Carolina. (Tim Cowie photo)

Frosh Laura Murray had her second straight 20-point effort and Davidson College’s women’s basketball team grabbed its fifth victory in its last six games on Saturday, besting Western Carolina, 65-56, at at Belk Arena. See story and photos IN SPORTS>

Coach Campagna

Wilbert Vincent Campagna of Mooresville, a longtime coach and athletic director at North Mecklenburg and Charlotte Catholic high schools, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was 78 years old.
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Ex-Davidson star Stephen Curry has a record of hitting some amazing shots. The other day he was shooting around for a photographer with NBC Bay Area when he lofted one the full-length of the practice court. IN SPORTS>

By TIM CHARTIER

Tim Chartier

I’m periodically contacted by the ESPN program “Sport Science,” which airs programs on the science behind sports, to give mathematical advice related to developing segments. This past summer and fall, I helped with pieces related to the World Cup and the Home Run Derby. Just over a week ago, I received an email from a producer of the show. Frankly, my heart rate increases simply seeing the email in my Inbox as I know 1) the question will be challenging else their team would have answered it and 2) they will need an answer ASAP or as they often comment, “It’s TV, we needed the answer yesterday.”

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Workers laid down the artificial turf at Richardson Stadium last week. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

After weeks of preparation, workers last week laid down artificial turf on the formerly grass field at Davidson College’s Richardson Stadium. The new turf will allow the college to expand use of the stadium, to include football practice, lacrosse and intramural games, and other outdoor events. The renovation was funded with a gift from the Armfield Foundation.

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Davidson’s men’s and women’s basketball teams came away with wins in games Monday night.

In Statesboro, Ga., last night, JP Kuhlman led all scorers with 20 points as Davidson’s men beat Georgia Southern, 73-66.

At Belk Arena, the women surprised Elon, 69-65, with the help of 18 points from Sophia Aleksandravicius.