CALEDONIA, Mich. – Davenport returned to their home turf, after 20 plus days on the road, and played a tight game against the Cardinals of Saginaw Valley State. Unfortunately, in the first overtime period, Saginaw Valley State raced to a rebound quicker than Davenport and knocked in the ball in the net. The loss puts Davenport with a 2-4 record this season.
 
THE BASICS
Final Score: Davenport-0 | Saginaw Valley State-1
Location: Caledonia, Mich.
Records: Davenport 2-4 | Saginaw Valley State 3-3
 
SHOTS PER HALF (Shots on goal)
First Half: DU-3 | SVSU-4
Second Half: DU-5 | SVSU-2
OT Period 1: DU-0 | SVSU-2
Total: DU-8 (4) | SVSU-8 (4)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The setting was cold and rainy at the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex, which resulted in a low scoring game. The ball skipped around the field during the first half. Each team recorded two shots on goal, with Allison Luurtsema and Ashlyn Skidmore recorded the shots for Davenport.
 
In the second half, Davenport got off to a quick start, recording a pair of shots on goal in the opening 20 minutes of play. The defense held strong throughout the half, not giving up a single shot on goal to the Cardinals in the entire 45-minute period. Since neither team scored during 90-minutes of regulation, overtime was needed.

The overtime period did not last very long, as Saginaw Valley State scored six minutes into the game. A shot deflected off the crossbar and a SVSU player made it to the loose ball first, tapping the ball into the net for the win.
 
COACHES CORNER
"The overall team performance tonight from the ladies was great, and a very good bounce back from Friday's game. They showed a lot of resilience up until the final whistle. Dissapointing to lose in overtime, but we can take a lot of positives from today and work on improving for the next game." - head coach Paige Eli.

PLAYER OF THE GAME

 
UP NEXT
The Panthers next time on the soccer field will be against Delta College in a scrimmage. Davenport will travel to the Pioneers on Friday, October 4.
 
Story by: Devin Steiner
 
Picture credit: Emily Baustert