What Has Caused Davidson's Change Of Direction?

There are several reasons why Davidson has been able to reverse course and will take a four-game winning streak into an important Southern Conference match-up Wednesday night at Wofford.

The Wildcats are obviously playing with more confidence, having shaken off the hesitation that seemed to hold them back when they were losing seven of eight games.

Freshman De'Mon Brooks energizes them at the offensive end as does guard Nik Cochran; Brendan McKillop has been terrific hitting 3-pointers, especially early to get the Wildcats going; and, JP Kuhlman has been on his best roll of the season.

Those are just some of the reasons.

Another one jumped out at Davidson coach Bob McKillop Saturday after his team's victory over physical Chattanooga.

Backcourt rebounding.

It's the kind of thing coaches notice but it was hard to ignore against the Mocs, who are probably the most physical team in the Southern Conference.

Against Chattanooga, Kuhlman had seven rebounds, McKillop had five, Tom Droney had four, Cochran had four, Jordan Downing had two and A.J. Atkinson, who doesn't get many minutes, had a pair of rebounds.

"A friend told me once that a man who enjoys life is an enjoyable man," Bob McKillop said. "Well, a team that enjoys playing is an enjoyable team and these guys are enjoying this right now."