GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Panthers continued their extremely tough end of the year schedule with a home game vs Grand Valley State University. The Lakers came into the game ranked number 13 in the country and only one loss in conference play. Davenport was unable to slow down the Lakers offense in the game, as Grand Valley scored 19 goals.
 
The Basics
Final Score: Davenport University-1 | Grand Valley State University-19
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Record: DU (3-12, 1-10) | GVSU (13-4, 11-1)

Goals Per Period
First period: DU-1 | GVSU-12
Second period: DU-0 | GVSU-7

How It Happened
Slow starts have haunted the Panthers throughout this season and Davenport got off to another one against the Lakers. Grand Valley scored the opening 11 goals of the game before Davenport got on the board. Addie Bethune was the first to strike for the Panthers in the game. Bethune scored with 3:58 remaining in the first period on an unassisted effort. Following her goal the Lakers ended the game scoring eight unanswered goals, shutting out Davenport in the second period.
 
Inside The Box
Bethune (G, 2 CT, DC)
Mackenzie Maschke (5 GB)
Brianna Longnecker (2 GB, 2 CT)
Amber Park (2 GB, 2 CT, 2 DC)
Brenna Knoll (5 DC)
Makenna Pitchford (60:00 minutes, 19 GA, 7 saves, 3 ground balls)
 
Up Next
Davenport gets to step onto the DU Turf Field for one more final game this Sunday. The Panthers host Tiffin University at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 29. In addition, this will be senior day for Davenport. At halftime of the game, the two seniors, Amber Livingston and Maeve Sweeney, will be recognized on the field.

Story by: Devin Steiner

Photo Credit: Alexis Hoffman