Davenport University Athletics

UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. — The Panthers earned its first win over Saginaw Valley since 2023 on Sunday, capitalizing on two first-half goals to take a 2-1 lead into the break. Davenport faced sustained pressure after halftime as the Cardinals recorded 16 shots, but Elizabeth Wolter turned aside all five second-half shots on goal to help Davenport preserve the victory.

Isabella Workman opened the scoring off assists from Madison Fant and Audrey Muterspaugh, giving Davenport an early advantage. Ellary Laverty followed with a finish off a pass from Autumn Wakefield to put the Panthers ahead 2-1. Saginaw Valley held an 8-3 shot advantage in the opening half, but Wolter made three saves to help Davenport carry its lead into halftime.

The Cardinals increased their pressure after the break, generating 16 shots in search of an equalizer. Wolter stood firm in goal, stopping every second-half attempt on target as Davenport's defense kept Saginaw Valley scoreless over the final 45 minutes. Despite being outshot throughout the contest, the Panthers protected their advantage to secure the historic win.

Laverty recorded the game-winning goal, while Workman added a goal on her only shot on target. Wolter finished with eight saves in 90 minutes as Davenport overcame a 24-3 disadvantage in total shots.

Davenport returns to action Friday, Oct. 16, traveling to Allendale, Michigan, to face Grand Valley State at 5:30 p.m.