CALEDONIA, Mich. - The Panthers will open up with two GLIAC contests this week against Ferris State and Saginaw Valley State and will continue their search for their first win of the 2025 season.

Sophomore Ella Chatfield leads the Panthers with four shots and three shots on goal in 356 minutes of play. Chatfield and Madison Fant have each recorded an assist, while Sofia Capoccia and Kyle Shelton have scored one goal apiece. Goalkeeper Bailey Gauthier has started all four games, facing 50 shots and making 15 saves.

Ferris State Matchup
Just like the Panthers, Ferris State is still searching for its first win of the 2025 season after opening with three straight draws and holding an overall record of 0-1-3. Since DU joined the GLIAC in 2017, the Panthers have faced the Bulldogs 17 times, posting a 1-10-6 overall record in the series.

Offensively, the Bulldogs have seen goals from Katherine Welch, Emerson Lukomski, and Haley Buckman, while as a team they have recorded 51 shots with 25 on target. In net, Korinne Ihrke has started all four contests, totaling 13 saves and a .765 save percentage.

Ferris State currently sits fifth in the GLIAC standings and will host the Panthers for a 1 p.m. kickoff on Friday, Sept. 19, in Big Rapids. 

Saginaw Valley State Matchup 
The Cardinals hold a 2-1-1 overall record and will open GLIAC play against No. 4 Grand Valley State on Friday, Sept. 19, before hosting the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 21, for a 1 p.m. kickoff in University Center.

Senior midfielder Madi Bajis leads SVSU with seven points, 14 shots and three goals. Right behind her is Emma Bradley, who has four points, six shots and two goals. Five other Cardinals have also chipped in with one goal each. In goal, Lainey Garbarz has logged 331 minutes so far and made 17 saves.

Saginaw Valley State currently sits at No. 4 in the GLIAC standings. The Panthers and Cardinals have met 14 times since DU joined the conference, with Davenport holding a 4-8-2 record in the series. The last two meetings have ended in ties, a streak the Panthers will look to break this Sunday.

Live Coverage
Friday, Sept. 19 vs. Ferris State (1 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats
Sunday, Sept. 21 vs. Saginaw Valley State (1 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats