GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Davenport men's basketball team is set to play its third game in five days, hosting Saginaw Valley State on Monday evening with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. at the DU Student Center. The contest will mark the beginning of a five-game homestand for the Panthers (5-10, 1-5 GLIAC).

Jovan Tucker is coming off his best game as a Panther, posting a career-high in points (14) and assists (5) against Lake Superior State on Saturday (Jan. 20). 

Myles Belyeu ranks third in the GLIAC in offensive rebounds per game (2.2) and is the second-leading scorer on the squad, averaging 11.5 points per game. This game will mean a little bit more for the 6-4 guard, as he spent three seasons with the Cardinals, averaging nearly 20 points per game during that span.

Scouting the Opponent
Saginaw Valley State (9-6, 2-4 GLIAC)
Series Record: Davenport leads 8-4
Last Meeting: SVSU defeated Davenport 95-90 in University Center, Mich. 
About the Cardinals

• Currently No. 8 in the GLIAC standings.
• Defeated No. 5 Indianapolis 70-67 at the start of the season (Thursday, Nov. 16).
• Freddie McIntosh is the top returner for the Cardinals, averaging 16.9 points per game, ranking second in the conference. The Junior was a preseason Second Team All-GLIAC selection and finished as a Second Team All-GLIAC honoree in 2022-23. 
• Kevonne Taylor leads the conference in blocks with 31, marking the 21st most in the country.
• As a team, SVSU is the top rebounding team in the GLIAC, averaging 40.33 rebounds per game, ranking 25th across all of Division II.
•  Picked to finish sixth in the GLIAC Preseason Coaches Poll.

Live Coverage
Monday, January 22 vs. Saginaw Valley State (6:00 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats

 

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