BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State edged Davenport 1-0 on Friday in a closely contested match. Ferris State took the lead in the first half with the only goal of the game, holding on through Davenport's 90-minute effort. Both teams committed 13 fouls, indicating a physical battle throughout. Ferris State's goalie contributed to the clean sheet with four saves, while Bailey Gauthier also made four saves in the match.

The first half featured an early defensive stand by Davenport as Gauthier made a critical save in the third minute against Ferris State's Sampson. However, Sampson managed to find the net in the eighth minute, assisted by Welch, to give Ferris State a 1-0 lead. Despite attempts from Ella Chatfield and Madelyn Schamanek, both of whom shot high and wide, Davenport was unable to equalize before the end of the half.

The second half began with Gauthier making crucial saves, denying Ferris State at the 45:46 and 50:10 marks, maintaining pressure on the home side. Despite Ferris State dominating possession early, Josie Wilcox and Madison Fant generated opportunities for Davenport, with Fant's attempt in the 68th minute being saved by the Ferris State goalkeeper Korinne Ihrke. Both teams struggled to convert throughout the half, with disciplined defensive plays and multiple fouls characterizing a tense half, but neither side managed to alter the 1-0 scoreline in favor of Ferris State.

Gauthier, playing as goalkeeper, recorded four saves over 90 minutes, facing five shots in the match. Fant managed one shot on goal, contributing to the team's offensive efforts. Meanwhile, Wilcox and Schamanek each added a shot, aiding the team's attempts to find the back of the net.