UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. — The Davenport University women's soccer team closed out its 2025 season on Tuesday afternoon with a hard-fought 1–0 double-overtime loss to Saginaw Valley State at Robert C. Braddock Field. Despite an outstanding 11-save performance from goalkeeper
Elizabeth Wolter, the Cardinals found the game-winner late in the second overtime to advance.
Both teams battled through a scoreless first half marked by tight defensive play and steady goalkeeping. Wolter came up big early, denying strong efforts from Kaley Douglass and Kylie Ceserak to keep the match even at the break. Saginaw Valley held a slight 4–1 edge in corner kicks through 45 minutes, but neither side converted their chances.
The second half continued in similar fashion as Davenport weathered constant Cardinal pressure. Wolter delivered a series of clutch stops, including consecutive saves in the 58th and 60th minutes, while the Panthers generated a late push of their own. Davenport's best look came in the 81st minute when
Maddy Bettys forced a save from goalkeeper Lainey Garbarz, sending the match into overtime still knotted 0–0.
In the first extra period, Wolter continued to anchor the defense with key saves against Emily Kolodin and Madi Bajis, keeping the Panthers alive. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute of the second overtime, when Wolter made a terrific diving stop to deny Douglass — but the ensuing corner led to the match's only goal, a finish by Maddie White that lifted the Cardinals to victory.
Wolter wrapped up the day with 11 saves while facing 28 total shots. Offensively, Davenport saw shots on goal from Bettys,
Sofia Capoccia, and
Josie Wilcox, keeping Garbarz engaged in net for Saginaw Valley.
With the result, Davenport concludes the 2025 campaign with a 4–12–3 overall record, including a 4–9–1 mark in GLIAC play.
The program also bids farewell to its senior class -
Bailey Gauthier,
Claire Breault,
Arianna Diemer,
Alyssa Pressel,
Alexis Martinez,
Courtney Drew,
Megan Malek,
Brynn White, and
Ainsley Oliver - whose leadership and commitment have left a lasting impact on Davenport women's soccer.
