The introduction of the women's tennis team, which came about because the Southern Conference wouldn't allow Davidson to compete as a co-ed team. Carol Goldsborough, a student athlete, acted as temporary coach for the women's team.
Davidsonian article by Debbie Podolin '86, a member of the 1984 Division III championship women's tennis team. Podolin argues that the college should rejoin the NCAA Division III in order for their women's sports teams to succeed.