GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Davenport University men's basketball team returns home to take on Great Lake Christian on Saturday (Dec. 14) at 3 p.m. at the DU Student Center in Grand Rapids, Mich. The Panthers (2-6, 0-2 GLIAC) opened conference play last weekend, falling to Wayne State and Saginaw Valley.

Freshman forward Dylan Smith had an impressive weekend, scoring in double figures in both contests, including a season-high 17 points against the Cardinals. Smith also notched six rebounds, three assists and three steals in the loss to SVSU. 

Scouting the Opponent 
Great Lakes Christian (7-3, 0-0 NCCAA)
Series Record: DU leads 8-0
Last Meeting: 11/21/23 - Davenport defeated GLCC 106-62 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
About the Crusaders

• Finished their 2023-24 season with a 17-11 overall record, going 9-3 in conference action.
• Entering the weekend on a two-game winning streak, defeating Andrews 82-74 (Dec. 3) and Calumet 82-72 (Dec. 11). 
• Darien Banks leads the team in scoring, pouring in 17.8 points per contest while shooting 42.5 percent from the floor and 38.5 percent from deep.
• Leading the squad in rebounding is Rasheed Dyson, grabbing 5.8 boards per contest. The senior is also the second-leading scorer at 13.4 points per game. 
• As a team, the Crusaders shoot 45 percent from the floor and 75.6 percent from the charity stripe. GLCC puts in 76.2 points per game and gives up 73.7 points. 

Live Coverage
Saturday, Dec. 14 vs. Great Lakes Christian (3 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats