ALLENDALE, Mich. - The Davenport women's basketball team opened their 2024-25 season on a neutral court against Walsh and were defeated 65-50 by the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers used a strong first and third quarter to outscore the Panthers by 20. Davenport did win the second quarter 14-9 and tied Walsh in the fourth quarter at 18-18.

Nevaeh Williams scored a career-high 11 points in 30 minutes and made her only three-point attempt. She was also 4-of-6 at the free throw line and had four steals to lead the team and two assists. Lillee Gustafson matched Williams with 11 points and went 5-of-6 at the charity stripe. She also led the team with eight rebounds (five offensive) and blocked four shots. She tied her career high in blocks which has now happen in three different games. Jaci Walker became the third Panther with 11 points going 4-of-6 from the field and made her only three-point attempt. She also had five rebounds and three steals. Davenport finished with 12 steals as a team.

Isabel Lindo chipped in six points in 32 minutes and also had three rebounds. Jada McCree scored six points, both of three-point makes, and had two steals in 21 minutes. Davenport shot it well from the free throw line going 16-of-21 for the game.  Read Full Article