GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Panthers continued their dominance on their home floor, defeating Northwood 68-60 to complete the season sweep of the Timberwolves. Davenport did not have a great night offensively, but found a way to get the job done to earn their 13^th conference win of the season. Senior Dyllon Hudson-Emory led all scorers in the game with 18 points and grabbed 11 boards to earn a double-double.
 
THE BASICS
Final Score: Davenport-68 | Northwood-60
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich.


 
POINTS PER HALF
First Half: DU-32 | NU-24
Second Half: DU-36 | NU-36
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The opening three minutes of play were a good indication of how the game would play out offensively. Davenport and Northwood opened the game going a combined 0/9, with the first field goal of the game scored by Janeau Joubert,  3:10 into the game. The Timberwolves strung a few baskets together and took a 9-7 lead heading into the first media timeout. The score was deadlocked at 13-13 and Chris Rollins broke the tie with a three, assisted by Tafari Beckford. Shortly after, Beckford blew past his defender and finished a layup on the left side of the hoop to give DU an 18-13 advantage. Davenport continued to grow their lead as Hudson-Emory nailed a pair of free throws and the Panthers led by eight points. At the halfway mark, DU led 32-24, holding the Timberwolves to only seven made field goals and 25% shooting from the field.
 
Northwood started the second half scoring four unanswered points, cutting the DU lead down to only four points. Junior Robbie Bramhill checked in the game at the 18:33 mark and scored a layup 17 seconds later to give DU their first bucket of the half. On the next offensive possession, Rollins nailed a three, giving Davenport a seven-point advantage. The Timberwolves would not go away, cutting the lead down to three points. A three by Bramhill ignited an eight-point DU run, capped off by a Hudson-Emory layup to give DU a 47-36 lead. Davenport seemed to have a handle on the game, holding a 14-point lead with 4:57 left on the clock. However, Northwood refused to go away. Davenport held a 62-60 lead with 32 ticks on the clock and the ball in their possession. Joubert was fouled in the backcourt and headed to the free throw line to shoot two free throws. He drilled both, giving DU a four-point lead. Northwood missed a three on their next possession and Bramhill secured the defensive rebound. Bramhill was fouled and swished both his free throws to make it a six-point lead with 20 seconds remaining. Joubert hit two more free throws to help secure the win with 11 seconds to go, DU went 6/6 from the charity stripe in the last 30 seconds of the game.

STAT LEADERS
Points: Hudson-Emory (18)
Rebounds: Hudson-Emory (11)
Assists: Avery Hudson/Joubert (3)
Steals: Hudson/Joubert (2)
Blocks: Beckford (3)
 
INTERESTING FACTS
-Davenport notches their eight consecutive victory.
-The Panthers are 11-1 on their home floor this season.
 
DOUBLE-DOUBLE
Hudson-Emory: 18 points & 11 rebounds
 
UP NEXT
The Panthers are on the road for their next GLIAC contest. Davenport travels to Saginaw Valley State this Saturday for a 3:00 p.m. tip.
 
Story by: Devin Steiner
 
Picture credit: Andy Visockis