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DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY PANTHERS
Abby Alan
Walter Cronk

Women's Volleyball Justice Steiner, Manager of Athletic Communications

Panthers Set to Open 2024 Season at Ray Thrasher Classic

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Davenport University women's volleyball team is set to begin its 2024 campaign this weekend at the Ray Thrasher Classic in Nashville, Tenn. At the two-day event, the Panthers will take on four opponents, two on Friday (Sept. 6) and two on Saturday (Sept. 7).

It is going to be a new-look Panther squad in 2024, rostering seven newcomers (six freshmen and one transfer), while being led by first-year head coach Charley Andrews. 

Scouting the Opponents
Southwestern Oklahoma State
Series Record: First Meeting
About the Bulldogs
  • In 2023, SWOSU finished with a 19-9 overall record, while going 12-4 in conference play.
  • The Bulldogs return all three of their all-conference players from last season: two-time First Team All-GAC selection Lacy Mott, two-time Second Team All-GAC selection and an All-Region player last season Zoey Sparks and the 2023 GAC Freshman of the Year Jada Permenter.
  • Picked to finish second in the GAC preseason poll.

Trevecca Nazarene
Series Record: First Meeting
About the Trojans
  • Finished their 2023 campaign with a 13-18 overall record, while going 9-10 in G-MAC action. The Trojans have now switched conferences, as they will now be a part of the Gulf South Conference (GSC), after spending 11 years in the G-MAC.
  • Emma Titus is the top player for TNU, as she was named to the GSC Preseason All-Conference team.
  • Picked to finish sixth in the GSC preseason poll. 

Quincy
Series Record: First Meeting
About the Hawks
  • In 2023, QU went 24-6 overall with a 10-3 GLVC action. The Hawks qualified for the NCAA Tournament as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest region but fell in the opening round to No. 5 seed Grand Valley State 3-0. 
  • The Hawks return a pair of All-American, All-Region and First Team All-GLVC selections in Emma Wijnbergen and Alice Pavan. 
  • Receiving votes in the AVCA Division II preseason poll.

Alabama Huntsville
Series Record: First Meeting
About the Chargers
  • In their 2023 season, the Chargers went 18-10 overall, with a 13-3 record in GSC action. Autumn Mayes and Savannah Rutledge are the top two returners for UAH, as both were Preseason All-Conference honorees. 
  • Mayes was named Preseason All-Conference after earning 2023 First Team All-GSC honors as an outside hitter last season. Mayes was also an AVCA All-America Honorable Mention in 2023. 
  • Rutledge earned Preseason All-Conference honors following a 2023 Second Team All-GSC season where she also garnered D2CCA Second Team All-South Region Setter honors. 
  • Picked to finish second in the GSC Coaches Preseason Poll, earning one first-place vote. 

Live Coverage
Friday, Sept. 6 vs. Southwest Oklahoma State (12:30 PM ET) - Live Video - Live Stats
Friday, Sept. 6 vs. Trevecca Nazarene (8 PM ET) - Live Video - Live Stats
Saturday, Sept. 7 vs. Quincy (12:30 PM ET) - Live Video - Live Stats
Saturday, Sept. 7 at Alabama Huntsville (5:30 PM ET) - Live Video - Live Stats
 
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