GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Davenport University men's lacrosse team has a single game this week as they prepare for an untraditional home opener.

DU's first two wins against Tiffin (22-6) and Calvin (13-10) mark the program's first time to start the season 2-0 since merging with NCAA Division II.

Jayden Ashley scored four goals apiece in the team's first pair of contests (second most in GLVC), as Braylon Baker sits close behind in second with six goals and a team-high eight assists. Freshman Ty Woods has effectively applied pressure on opponents, tallying a six-of-six shot-on-goal mark with four goals thus far (t-third).

As the Panthers starting goalkeeper, Daniel Milano's performances through the first two contests have him at third in the GLVC for most saves (18).

With Wheeling University up next, the Panthers anticipated home opener at DU Turf Field was relocated to Zuidema Field due to weather.

Wheeling Matchup
Selected at No. 5 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) Preseason Poll, the Cardinals have started the 2024 season undefeated (2-0) following victories against Post University (15-11) and Holy Family (20-1). 

Mike Andersson has continued where he left off in 2023 as last season's top goal scorer (55), marking a new program record and currently tallying four goals this year. Andersson was named First Team All-GMAC following his historic season. Ty Taylor sits in front of the assist leaders (eight total) and will look to create opportunities on offense in 2024 as last year's assist leader (23). Andersson and Taylor tied for a new program record in total points with 64 in 2023.

Formerly the interim head coach, Gage Bradshaw officially takes over the helm for Wheeling in his first season as the official head coach. Bradshaw posted a 9-19 record (5-8 GMAC) in his two seasons as the interim head coach.

DU narrowly took the win in the last matchup against the Cardinals that finished 12-11 in West Virginia, improving the all-time series to 2-0 overall. The upcoming game on Feb. 17 will be the first time the teams have played each other in Grand Rapids as the Panthers attempt to win three in a row against Wheeling.

Live Coverage
Saturday, Feb. 17 vs Wheeling (12 PM) - Live Stats