Preview: Panthers Host Cards in Midweek GLIAC Action

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Davenport University softball team is set to host Saginaw Valley State for a doubleheader on Wednesday (April 10) at the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. with the second game to follow.

Coming off a standout performance in which she scored the game-winning run to defeat Wayne State, giving DU its 500th win in program history, Alexis Gills will face her former school for the first time. The SVSU transfer combined for five hits, two runs, two RBIs and two doubles in the doubleheader against the Warriors on Sunday (April 7). The graduate leads the squad in doubles (9) while batting .319 (30-for-94) on the season.

Hailey Whisman leads the Panthers in wins inside the circle with five, while striking 37 strikeouts through 69.1 innings pitched.

As a team, Davenport has the second-highest fielding percent in the GLIAC at .969, along with the second-fewest errors (25).

Scouting the Opponents
Saginaw Valley State (20-13, 7-3 GLIAC)
Series Record: Davenport leads 11-10
Last Meeting: 5/4/23 - SVSU defeated DU 7-3 in Rosemont, Ill.
About the Cardinals

Currently No. 1 in the GLIAC standings.
Last season, the Cards went 37-16 overall while posting a 14-7 record in GLIAC play. SVSU won the GLIAC postseason tournament, making the NCAA Division II Regionals for the second straight season.
They returned five All-GLIAC selections from last year's squad.
Senior pitcher Emily Depew is coming off back-to-back GLIAC Pitcher of the Week performances. She leads the conference in strikeouts (95) and wins (10).
Ella Reifschneider leads the Cards' offense in 2024. The freshman bats a team-high .378 (34-for-90).
Maddie Campagna and Sydney Herioux have each earned GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Swept No. 9 Grand Valley State last Sunday (April 13), taking down the Lakers 3-1, 4-0.
Picked to finish second in the GLIAC Preseason Coaches Poll.

Live Coverage
Wednesday, April 10 vs. Saginaw Valley State (3 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats

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Players Mentioned

#14 Hailey Whisman: P; 5' 9"; Freshman; R/R

#2 Alexis Gills: INF; 5' 5"; Graduate Student; R/R

Players Mentioned

#14 Hailey Whisman
: 5' 9"; Freshman; R/R
: P

#2 Alexis Gills
: 5' 5"; Graduate Student; R/R
: INF

Players Mentioned

#14 Hailey Whisman

#2 Alexis Gills

Players Mentioned

#14 Hailey Whisman

#2 Alexis Gills