Davis was a letterman on the 2004 College World Series team and a two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection.
Davis quickly developed a reputation as a strong on-field coach and aggressive recruiter, particularly in his home state of Louisiana.
With 13 seniors remaining from Gilligan's last year but no other classes in the program Davis was able to sign future MLB draft picks Carson Lance and Tanner Driskill late and put together a 33-25 season in his first campaign as head coach.
The 2022 Lamar Cardinals enjoyed their best season in roughly a decade going 37-21 with a 20-10 record in the WAC good enough for a 2nd place finish.
The Cardinals enjoyed wins over perennial powers Rice (twice), Houston, and eventual national runner-up Oklahoma.
The Cardinals defeated Kansas State, Houston, Baylor, #5 Texas A&M, and eventual national semifinalist TCU.
Lamar Catcher Ryan Snell was named Southland Conference Player of the Year and a Buster Posey Award Finalist.
Michael Papierski has since made it to the Major Leagues while Scivicque and Ryan Snell were both named All-Americans and Buster Posey (formerly Johnny Bench) Award Finalists.