CALEDONIA, Mich. — The Panthers split their weekend homestand, defeating Purdue Northwest 2-1 on Friday with a last-minute goal from Isiah Meyer before falling 1-0 to Parkside on Sunday for Senior Day. Davenport closes its regular-season conference schedule this week, hosting Saginaw Valley State on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. before traveling to Northern Michigan on Friday, Oct. 23, for a noon kickoff.

Davenport battled through a challenging afternoon against Purdue Northwest, with goalkeeper Carter McGowan making 11 saves to tie his season high. The Lions took a 1-0 lead in the 32nd minute, but Charlie Davis converted a penalty kick in the 54th minute to even the score. With the match tied late, Brody Conlon delivered a corner kick, and Isiah Meyer redirected the ball into the net with a header in the closing minute for his fourth goal of the season and second game-winning goal, securing the 2-1 victory despite Purdue Northwest's advantages in shots and shots on goal.

The Panthers looked to carry that momentum into Sunday's Senior Day matchup against Parkside, but an early goal proved decisive in the 1-0 loss. Davenport outshot the Rangers 17-15 and matched them with eight shots on goal. Archie Oliver led the Panthers with four shots, while Drew Matyunas added three. McGowan recorded six saves, but Parkside goalkeeper Mateusz Pass kept Davenport off the scoreboard.

Davenport opens its final week of conference play against Saginaw Valley State on Wednesday at Pappas Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Panthers 6-0 in their first meeting on Sept. 16. Davenport then travels to Northern Michigan on Friday to close its regular-season conference schedule. Meyer's late winner and Davis' third goal of the season highlighted the Panthers' offense last weekend, while McGowan finished with 17 saves across both matches. Davenport will look to carry that momentum into its final two conference tests.


Scouting the Opponents 
Saginaw Valley State
About the Cardinals 

• SVSU is ranked No. 21 in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Men's Rankings and enters its final week of regular-season play at 8-1-5 overall and 6-1-3 in GLIAC play.
• The Cardinals defeated the Panthers 6-0 on Sept. 16 in Davenport's GLIAC opener, scoring four goals in the first half and two after the break. Jo Bédard and Matty Telfer each scored twice.
• Junior forward Matty Telfer leads SVSU with 13 goals and 30 points, while recording 46 shots and 31 shots on goal.
• SVSU goalkeepers Nick Kay and Jack Franklin have combined for a .813 save percentage and a 0.64 goals-against average, allowing nine goals in 14 games.

Northern Michigan 
About the Wildcats 

• Northern Michigan enters the final week of regular-season play with a 9-4-2 overall record and a 6-2-2 mark in GLIAC play.
• The teams played to a 1-1 draw on Sept. 20. Dugan Black scored for the Panthers off an Archie Oliver assist, while Luca Rosen scored for the Wildcats with assists from Sergio Cano Castro and Ian Weimer.
• Senior forward Luca Rosen was named United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Forward of the Month for September after recording nine goals and three assists in seven games, while setting program records for career goals and points.
• Goalkeeper Asaf Kristal has started all 14 matches, recording 61 saves, a .803 save percentage and a 1.08 goals-against average.

Live Coverage
Wednesday, October 21 vs. Saginaw Valley (2:00 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats 
Friday, October 23 vs. Northern Michigan (12 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats