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POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. – Davenport takes on Cardinal Stritch University in the quarterfinals at the 2012 NAIA National Tournament. The Panthers brings a record of 31-4 into the game while the Wolves are 30-5.  Check out the preview for the game including links to live video/audio and stats.

Tournament Homepage: NAIA National Tournament

Tipoff: 8:00 PM EST
Location: Point Lookout, Mo. – Keeter Gymnasium – College of the Ozarks

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Live Stats: DakStats
Internet Radio: Davenport Athletics Network “DAN”

The Opponent: Cardinal Stritch University - website

Cardinal Stritch brings a 14-game winning streak into Saturday's contest.  Their latest victory in that streak was a win over Briar Cliff (Iowa) last night 55-50.  The Wolves entered the tournament as the No. 6 seed after winning the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

CSU has been in the national tournament nine times, but this is the first time they have reached the quarterfinals.  Derek Semenas is the scoring leader for the Wolves averaging 16 points per game.  In CSU's win over Briar Cliff, Semenas had 20 points including the basket that gave them the lead with one minute to play.

Navjot Singh is another all-conference performer for the Wolves.  The senior forward averages just over 14 points per game.  Stritch ranks fourth in the NAIA with 16.88 assists per game.  Point guard Nick Ford is a pick part of that averaging 5.6 assists.

The Wolves are coming into the game as one of only four teams to defeat the Panthers this year.  On Dec. 9 they beat DU 70-59 at the Bethel College tournament in Mishawaka, Ind.  The only other common opponent between the two teams is IU South Bend.  Both squads won by double digits.

The Series: Cardinal Stritch Leads 1-0

NAIA National Tournament History for DU – Davenport is making its third straight appearance and third overall at the NAIA D2 National Tournament…Last season, Davenport picked up a pair of wins at the tournament as they defeated Briar Cliff and Black Hills State to reach the Elite 8…The Panthers lost in the opening round in 2009-10 to Eastern Oregon and now have an 2-2 overall record in Point Lookout…The Panthers were an un-seeded team in 2009-10 and enter the current tournament as the No. 3 seed.

2012 Post-Season Quick Facts - Won the school's first ever Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference championship with three games to play in the regular season...Broke numerous school records for team including blocks in a season and made 3-pointers in a season...Lonnie Fairfax became school's all-time leader in assists and also set single game and single season marks...James Humphrey set the school record for blocks in a career, season and single game...James Nelson became the school's all-time leader in made field goals...JaVontae Ford set the single season mark for made 3-pointers...Finished with the most wins in WHAC regular season history..Tied the mark for total wins in a regular season in school history (26)...Seniors Damacious White and James Humphrey each went over the 1000 career point mark…James Humphrey named 1st Team All-WHAC, James Nelson and JaVontae Ford 2nd Team All-WHAC and Lonnie Fairfax 3rd Team All-WHAC…JaVontae Ford, James Humphrey and Lonnie Fairfax all named All-WHAC Defensive Team…Burt Paddock selected as WHAC Coach of the Year