DAVIDSON WILDCATS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Davidson's women's basketball program operates from John M. Belk Arena on a campus established in 1837, competing in the Atlantic 10 Conference as a Division I-FCS institution. Coach Gayle Fulks directs a 15-player roster that finished the season with a 16-11 overall record, demonstrating marked success at home where the Wildcats posted an 11-3 mark compared to a 5-8 road record. The team's 65.6 points per game offense outpaced opponents by nearly 7 points, limiting foes to 58.7 PPG while maintaining a 7-6 conference record.
The Wildcats' home-court advantage proved decisive in their Atlantic 10 campaign, as Davidson's Belk Arena provided a decisive edge in conference play. Though the road environment presented challenges reflected in the 5-8 away performance, the program's ability to score consistently—averaging 65.6 PPG—provided a foundation for competitive matchups against Atlantic 10 opponents. Fulks' roster construction and defensive approach, holding opponents below 59 points per game, suggests a team built on controlled pace and efficiency rather than high-volume scoring.
KEY FACTS
| School | Davidson College |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Davidson, North Carolina |
| Venue | John M. Belk Arena |
| Head Coach | Gayle Fulks |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Elena Alvarez Castellanos | G |
| 44 | Emilie Bessell | G |
| 14 | Kyra Bruyndoncx | G |
| 0 | Eliza Buerk | F |
| 13 | Sienna Dauer | G |
| 7 | Katie Donovan | G |
| 21 | Charlise Dunn | G |
| 10 | Ines Garcia Monje | F |
| 33 | Stephanie Gutierrez-Rodriguez | G |
| 22 | Sylvie Jackson | G |
| 17 | Candice Lienafa | F |
| 23 | Asha Nightingale | F |
| 26 | Edina Strausz | C |
| 3 | Jasmine Timmerson | G |
| 11 | Angeliki Ziaka | G |
SEASON RECORD
21-12
Overall
14-3
Home
7-9
Away
11-7
Conference
65.4 PPG / 58.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | L 57-66 |
| Nov 7 | William & Mary Tribe | W 71-50 |
| Nov 9 | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles | W 77-51 |
| Nov 12 | App State Mountaineers | W 74-55 |
| Nov 16 | Iona Gaels | W 82-52 |
| Nov 20 | Miami Hurricanes | L 58-66 |
| Nov 22 | Baylor Bears | L 72-74 |
| Nov 30 | Ohio Bobcats | W 64-59 |
| Dec 4 | Duquesne Dukes | W 72-55 |
| Dec 7 | Ball State Cardinals | W 87-65 |
| Dec 15 | Charlotte 49ers | L 61-71 |
| Dec 18 | High Point Panthers | W 76-65 |
| Dec 19 | Morgan State Lady Bears | W 78-34 |
| Dec 21 | NC State Wolfpack | L 59-68 |
| Dec 31 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | W 62-50 |
| Jan 3 | Saint Louis Billikens | W 71-55 |
| Jan 7 | Saint Joseph's Hawks | W 48-36 |
| Jan 10 | Richmond Spiders | L 84-91 |
| Jan 15 | Fordham Rams | W 74-50 |
| Jan 18 | La Salle Explorers | W 62-58 |
| Jan 21 | Rhode Island Rams | L 53-60 |
| Jan 24 | VCU Rams | W 66-51 |
| Jan 29 | George Mason Patriots | L 51-62 |
| Feb 1 | Saint Joseph's Hawks | L 51-59 |
| Feb 4 | St. Bonaventure Bonnies | L 50-59 |
| Feb 7 | George Washington Revolutionaries | W 68-58 |
| Feb 14 | Richmond Spiders | L 43-65 |
| Feb 18 | VCU Rams | W 66-39 |
| Feb 21 | Dayton Flyers | W 79-67 |
| Feb 25 | Fordham Rams | W 58-49 |
| Feb 28 | Saint Louis Billikens | W 74-62 |
| Mar 6 | Saint Joseph's Hawks | W 64-59 |
| Mar 7 | Rhode Island Rams | L 46-55 |
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North Carolina Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Davidson Women's Basketball compete in?
- Davidson Wildcats Women's Basketball competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Davidson play women's basketball home games?
- Davidson Women's Basketball plays home games at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC.
- Who is the head coach of Davidson Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Davidson Wildcats Women's Basketball is Gayle Fulks.
- When was Davidson Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Davidson Women's Basketball is not currently available.