GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – After going 6-1-1 in the non-conference schedule, the No. 8 Davenport women's soccer team now turns its focus to defending the program's second consecutive Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference title starting Saturday at Lawrence Tech at 12:30 p.m. Fans can watch the Blue Devils live video feed through the Davenport Athletics Network.
 
At Lawrence Tech
Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014
Kickoff: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Southfield, Mich. (LTU Athletic Fields)
Internet Coverage: Live Video/Live Stats (LTU Game Central)
 
A Quick Look at Lawrence Tech – 5-3-1, 0-0-0 WHAC (0 Points) – Head coach Jamie Scott (Third Season)
The Blue Devils begin conference play 5-3-1 overall, one win shy from tying the 3-year-old program's record set last year. Although three Blue Devils each have tallied three goals, Claire Huddas has recorded 29 shots total. Heather Derstine has seen every minute between the posts and owns a 1.39 goals-against average.
 
Panthers Stay in NAIA Top 10
After going 2-1-1 against opponents in the NAIA Preseason Top 25, the coaches in the association still think Davenport belongs in the top 10, placing them at No. 8 in the first updated rankings in a month. It is the first time the Panthers are ranked eighth in the country.
 
The Brutal Road Trip Continues
Davenport has two opponents remaining during its season-most five-match road trip. Following a visit to Lawrence Tech as well as a drive to Adrian to face No. 25 Siena Heights Wednesday, the Panthers will play five of the remaining seven matches in the friendly confines of DU Turf Field.
 
DU in WHAC Openers
Davenport climbed over the .500 mark in conference openers, improving to 4-3-1. The Panthers have also been unbeaten in the last four WHAC season debuts.
 
A Tough Weekend Offensively
It has been a long time since the Panthers have gone more than one match without netting a goal. The last time Davenport went scoreless back-to-back was in 2010, losing 2-0 to Taylor following by settling a scoreless draw with rival Cornerstone. The last time DU went more than two matches without a goal was 2009.
 
Women's Soccer Contact: Rick Hoskin | 616-871-6180 | rhoskin@davenport.edu
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