GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Davenport University men's basketball team is set to resume conference action, hosting both Northern Michigan (Thursday, Jan. 4) and Michigan Tech (Saturday, Jan. 6) at the DU Student Center.

The Panthers (4-6, 0-1 GLIAC) started the new year with a 50-point victory over East-West on Tuesday (Jan. 2). Luke Bara posted a season-high 26 points to lead the way, hitting six three-pointers (tied a career-high). The sophomore guard has been lights out from deep all season, shooting 57.6 percent from behind the arc. 

Scouting the Opponents 
Northern Michigan (9-5, 2-0 GLIAC)
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About the Wildcats

• Currently No. 1 in the conference standings, sitting with a perfect 2-0 record in GLIAC play, defeating Wayne State (75-69) and Saginaw Valley State (71-56).
• The Wildcats are on a five-game winning streak.
• Lost their top player from a season ago to graduation, Max Bjorklunk. In his final season, he earned First Team All-GLIAC honors and led the league in scoring (21.2 PPG).
• NMU returns Dylan Kuehl, a First Team All-GLIAC performer a season ago. This season, the forward averages 18 points per game to lead the team, ranking third in the conference. Max Weisbrod, who was named the 2022-23 GLIAC Freshman of the Year, is averaging 13.2 points and 4.4 assists per game in his sophomore season.
• Picked to finish second in the GLIAC Preseason Coaches Poll.

Michigan Tech (4-7, 1-1 GLIAC)
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About the Huskies

• MTU has played eight of its 11 games at home, going 4-4 in home contests while posting a combined 0-3 record in road and neutral site contests.
• The Huskies have won three of their last four games heading into this week's games.
• As a team, the Huskies lead the GLIAC in free throw percentage, shooting 77 percent from the line.
• Marcus Tomashek is one of the top offensive threats in the country for Michigan Tech. The sophomore guard averages a blistering 24.9 points per game, ranking first in the GLIAC and third in the nation. Tomashek has also been efficient at scoring the basketball, shooting over 40 percent from the field and from deep. 
• Picked to finish fifth in the GLIAC Preseason Coaches Poll.

Live Coverage
Thursday, January 4 vs. Northern Michigan (7:30 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats
Saturday, January 6 vs. Michigan Tech (3 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats

 

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