GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Panthers advance in the WHAC conference tournament to the quarter-finals after defeating Aquinas 3-1 earlier today. Davenport started off slow as they lost the first set 25-14. They turned around and won the next three sets with authority for a defining victory.

THE BASICS
Final Score: Davenport 3, Aquinas 1
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Records: Davenport 15-15 (8-8 WHAC), Aquinas 17-14 (7-9 WHAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED
-SET SCORES: 14-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-12
-The Panthers came out in a daze in the opening set of the match as they lost 25-14. A five point Aquinas run to make the game 19-11 in the Saints favor was the turning point in set one.
-Davenport came out energetic and ready to roll in the second set as they jumped out to a quick 5-1 lead. DU made a couple of key runs in the middle of the set to create a 19-11 lead. Sami White would cap off the set with a bang as she won the set with a service ace.
-The Saints made the third set a close back and forth battle creating a great environment for fans to watch. The set was tied 17-17 when Davenport made an epic couple runs as they won eight out of the last ten points to win 25-19.
-Aquinas didn't have a chance in the final set due to the Davenport women's volleyball team firing rockets at them left and right. Davenport jumped out to an impressive 21-8 lead after 14 DU kills. Ashley VanderHorst would provide the match winning kill to send the Panthers into the next round of the conference tournament.
-Krissy Dill (16) and VanderHorst (15) led DU in the kill category.
-Kasey Stehouwer was all over the place tonight as she tallied 30 digs.
-White tied a career high with 48 assists. This is the third time she has had 48 assists in a match this season.

UP NEXT
The Panthers advance to the WHAC conference tournament quarter-final game against Indiana Tech on Wednesday, November 9^th at 7 p.m. The game will be played in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Indiana Tech.