MIDLAND, Mich. - The first quarter on Saturday was played evenly but then a rough second quarter opened things up for Northwood as they went on to defeat the Panthers 89-49 at Riepma Arena. Both wins were looking for their first win in the GLIAC and the Timberwolves got it with solid play over the final three quarters.

Davenport played a very solid opening 10 minutes and found themselves leading 18-17. The Panthers shot 46.7 percent from the floor and were 3-of-7 behind the arc. Northwood managed to shoot 42.1 percent but made just 1-of-6 from behind the arc. DU built a 16-4 lead to open the game in the first five-plus minutes. Lillee Gustafson's layup at the 4:22 mark gave the Panthers a 12-point lead. Northwood though would close out the quarter on a 13-2 run.

That run would continue into the second quarter as Northwood scored the first 11 points of the quarter to take a 28-18 lead. Kendal Swartout got DU their first points at the 5:45 mark on a three-pointer. Emily Lange would score a basket at the 3:52 mark and Swartout would convert a jumper with 20 seconds left for DU's scoring in the quarter. Northwood outscored the Panthers 28-7 in the second quarter and did not look back.

The Timberwolves increased their lead to 69-40 after three quarters and finished by holding DU to nine points in the fourth quarter for the 40-point win. It was the biggest margin of victory in the all-time series and NU has now won eight straight over DU. The Panthers shot 33.3 percent for the game compared to 48.5 percent for the Timberwolves who shot 16-of-33 in the second half and were 6-of-12 behind the arc. Gustafson led the team with 12 points and also led with nine rebounds. She went 6-of-10 from the field and also recorded a block and steal. Scout Nelson added eight points in 27 minutes and also had six rebounds and six assists. Swartout had a season-high seven points and three rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench.