GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Eagles of Liberty University proved to be the better team tonight after an 8-1 win against Davenport. Liberty recorded 74 shots on goal while Davenport only had 13. As of November 13 Liberty is ranked fifth in the country and now boasts a record of 7-3-1. Davenport held their own through 20 minutes of play. However, the last 40 minutes belonged to Liberty.

THE BASICS
Final Score: Liberty 8, Davenport 1
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Records: Davenport 7-7, Liberty 7-3-1

GOALS PER PERIOD
1^st Period: LU-1, DU-1
2^nd Period: LU-3, DU-0
3^rd Period: LU-4, DU-0
Final: LU-8, DU-1
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
-The first period was an even contest between both teams. Liberty struck first with a goal in the second minute of play, while Davenport struck last with a goal in the 20^th minute of play. The goal was scored by Emily Ellis, her third of the season, and assisted by Patsy Howe, her fifth of the season. The score was tied 1-1 heading into the second period.
-Liberty took over in the second period, scoring three un-answered goals and after 40 minutes of play led 4-1. Lexie Boydston spent four minutes in the penalty box during the period.
-The Eagles poured it on during the third period, scoring another four goals while shutting out the Panthers. The game ended with a score of 8-1 in the Eagles favor.
 
UP NEXT
The Panthers get a day to rest before they take on McKendree University at 9:30 am, Sunday morning, at the Patterson Ice Arena. McKendree is ranked 13^th in the nation while the Panthers are ranked 14^th in the nation.