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POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. – Davenport takes on Indiana University Southeast in the round of sixteen at the 2012 NAIA National Tournament. The Panthers brings a record of 30-4 into the game while the Grenadiers are 26-7.  Check out the preview for the game including links to live video/audio and stats.

Tournament Homepage: NAIA National Tournament

Tipoff: 8:30 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: Indiana University Southeast entered the tournament riding a 10-game winning streak and extended that streak to 11 after defeating Saint Mary (Kan.) 77-67 on Thursday night.  They earned their place in the tournament after winning the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and went through the regular conference season with a record of 12-1.

Under KIAC Coach of the Year Wiley Brown, the Grenadiers are ranked highly in a number of statistical categories.  They are third in the NAIA in scoring offense averaging 87.87 points per game and have won their games this season by an average of 17.47 points per game. 

They shoot very well from the field making 50% of their shots, which is third in the NAIA.
A variety of players bare the offensive load for this young squad.  Douglas Bell is one of two seniors and averages 9.2 points per game.  He contributed 13 to the win on Thursday night.

This is the Grenadiers ninth appearance in the national tournament.  Last year they lost to Iowa Wesleyan in the first round.  Their overall tournament record is 4-8 and their best finish is reaching the quarterfinals in the 2009-2010 season.

The teams have no common opponents this season and haven't faced each other since the 2005-06 season when IUSE defeated the Panthers 62-50.

The Series: IUSE Leads 3-0

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