GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Panthers played two best-of-five matches, one was a win against Calumet College and the other was a loss against the St. Andrews Knights.
 
Davenport vs Calumet: 25-18, 25-17, 25-18
 
Match number one lasted three sets against Calumet College. Altogether, the Panthers had 41 kills, 10 errors, 88 attempts, with a .352 hitting percentage, six service aces, four blocks, and 33 digs.
 
Kills: Nathanael Vander Meer (16)
Hitting Percentage: Kevin DeYoung (.500)
Service Aces: Tie between Khari Jones, Christopher Croft and Sean Cox (2)
Assists: Croft (30)
Block Assists: Tie between Jacob Mais, Croft and Cox (2)
Digs: Khari Jones (9)
 
Davenport vs St. Andrews: 25-23, 23-25, 22-25, 21-25
 
The second match of the day was a tough one against the St. Andrews Knights. This was a riveting match that saw multiple long rallies. The Knights played hard and beat the Panthers in a four set match. Davenport gathered an amazing 63 kills, 23 errors from 144 attempts, and a .278 hitting percentage. The defense also rallied to get 43 digs and four blocks. Senior setter Croft beat his previous record for most assists in a match (48) and managed 51 against St. Andrews.
 
Kills: Vander Meer (29)
Hitting Percentage: Cox (.348)
Service Aces: Tie between Jason Mais and Croft (1)
Assists: Croft (51)
Blocks - Solo: Vander Meer (1)
Block Assists: Jason Mais (3)
Digs: Jones (12)
 
This brings the Panthers overall record to 25-8. Davenport will play Calvin College at Calvin, March 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Story by: Megan Vander Meer