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ADRIAN, Mich. – Traveling to Siena Heights University today, the Davenport softball team was ready to put some wins on the board in a conference doubleheader.  The Panthers came away with two wins (5-2; 3-0) to raise their WHAC record to 4-2.  They have a huge week with games against Cornerstone, UM-Dearborn, and Madonna.

In game one, Siena Heights took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning, but it didn't last long as Davenport put four runs on the board in their next at bat.  Ashleigh Blovsky was the first to drive in a run with a single to right field.  Liz Veltman followed that up with a double to right center bringing another run.

Karlee Despres was next up to bat.  Her single scored Blovsky and Veltman was able to bring in the fourth run of the inning on an SHU error by the left fielder.

Although, the Saints were able to score another run in the bottom of the fourth bringing the score to 4-2, they would get no closer.  DU tacked on their fifth run of the game as Veltman drove her in second RBI of the game on a single to shortstop.

The final two innings would remain scoreless as Davenport wrapped up the 5-2 victory.  Despres got the win on the mound.

In game two, Davenport's defense took over as they denied Siena Heights from putting any runs on the scoreboard.  The offense compiled three runs off of five hits giving Davenport the 3-0 triumph.

Amber Getty reached base on a single to start the game.  Cornman brought Getty across homeplate on a sacrifice fly to center field. 

DU would add another run in the fourth inning on a Blovsky homerun to center field.  The Panthers would add their third run in the sixth inning.  Cornman reached base on a single then Veltman followed with a single of her own bringing in the last run of the game.

Sam Cole went the distance on the win and got the win behind four strikeouts.  Veltman had a big day with three hits and three RBIs.  Deb Burton and Blovsky also chipped in three hits each today.

Post-Game Comments – Head Coach Ronda Varnesdeel

On the DU's overall play - "Our defense was much more consistent today.I felt in past games we lacked focus at times and today we were locked in for all 14 innings. It is always important to win conference games on the road and our offense produced timely hits to put us in a position to be successful."

Momentum heading into a big week - "It felt great to finally take two games of a conference doubleheader after splitting our first two series. As always we can get better but after taking care of business today it will give our girls more confidence heading into this week."

Post-Game Notes

Davenport now stands at 25-13 on the season…DU is 14-1 all-time against Siena Heights…Katie Cornman continues to lead the offense with 44 hits so far this season…Ashleigh Blovsky now has six homeruns on the season, which is a program record for a player in their freshman season and is second highest on the team

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