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MIDLAND, Mich. – DU again played out of conference today in a matchup with Northwood University, a Division II school and member of the GLIAC.  The Panthers led throughout most of the contest before dropping the game on a walk off single to give the Timberwolves a 7-6 victory.

Davenport jumped out early on Northwood with a 4-0 lead after four full innings.  The Panthers were able to jump out to an early lead thanks in part to the pitching performance by starter Zach Liebman.  Liebman would give DU five solid innings giving up one run on five hits, one base on balls, while striking out one Timberwolves batter. Liebman would get help behind him from his teammates, who made solid defensive plays.  Brian Spykerman had a couple great plays at first base including a diving catch on a sharply hit ball in the third inning.  Jotham Woo and Brandon Bongard both also made outstanding catches from their outfield positions to help Liebman.

The Panther bats were active early in the game as DU put up four runs over the first four innings, two in the second and two in the fourth.  Cam Cooper continued to hit the ball well going 2 for 4 with two RBI and scoring twice.  Brandon Bongard also hit the ball well with a 3 for 5 day driving in two RBI.  Brian Spykerman added to his solid defensive performance by having an equally solid day offensively.  Spykerman went 2 for 4 from the plate scoring twice and diving in a huge RBI in the later innings.

The ninth inning proved to be the most exciting as the teams entered tied at four runs each.  In the ninth the Panthers would score two runs which seemed to deflate the Timberwolves.  However, Northwood would counter the Panthers ninth with a three run inning, the third run coming on a one out single to left field that scored the game winning run, handing Davenport the loss.


Post-Game Quotes - Kevin Tidey

Thoughts on game - I thought offensively we played well and I hope that our bats continue to be strong and timely through this weekend's series with Siena Heights.  


Post-Game Notes – The Panthers are now 28-15 on the season… DU returns to WHAC play this weekend with home double headers on Saturday and Sunday versus Siena Heights… Game one Saturday has a first pitch time of 1:05pm… This weekend's games will be available via LiveAudio on the DAN… Check out www.dupanthers.com to follow the Panthers all season long via LiveStats.



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