Women's Basketball | 2/17/2026 3:34:00 PM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Panthers dropped a pair of contests last week, falling 73-68 to Parkside before suffering a 64-52 setback against Roosevelt.

Despite the results, a few Panthers contributed with strong performances. Neveah Williams led the way with 32 points across the two games, while Maddie Geers added 30 points, including a 22-point effort against Parkside. Ellie Toney contributed a steady presence on both ends, finishing the week with 25 points and 11 rebounds.

Against the Rangers, DU delivered one of its strongest showings in recent series history. Entering the matchup with just one win in the previous 13 meetings against UWP, Davenport remained competitive throughout. Geers and Williams combined for 43 points as the Panthers kept the contest within reach into the final minutes before Parkside secured the 73-68 decision.

In the matchup with Roosevelt, the Lakers used balanced scoring and timely execution to maintain control down the stretch. Anna Axtell and Williams paced Davenport with 11 points apiece, but RU created separation late to seal the 64-52 victory. The loss moves the all-time series between the programs to an even 3-3.

With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Panthers currently sits eighth in the GLIAC standings, just behind Roosevelt and Parkside as the race for conference tournament positioning intensifies. Lake Superior State, Saginaw Valley State, and Purdue Northwest remain within striking distance, making the final stretch of the season pivotal as the Panthers look to solidify their postseason position. 

Scouting the Opponents 
Lake Superior State 

• LSSU enters the week with a 6-18 overall record and a 3-13 mark in GLIAC play, currently sitting ninth in the conference standings — just one spot behind Davenport.
• In the last meeting on Dec. 6, the Panthers secured a 74-59 victory. 
  • Maddie Geers paced Davenport with 19 points and five rebounds, while Neveah Williams contributed 17 points, five rebounds, and six assists in the win.
  • For Lake Superior State, Dara Capaldi turned in a double-double performance with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
• Senior forward Grace Bradford currently leads the GLIAC in rebounding, averaging 9.9 boards per game with 227 total rebounds this season. She also ranks among the conference's top scorers, averaging 15.5 points per contest and totaling 356 points in her final season with the Lakers.
• Davenport holds a narrow 8-7 edge in the all-time series with the Lakers and enters the matchup having won the last two meetings.

Saginaw Valley State

• SVSU enters the week at 5-19 overall and 3-13 in GLIAC play and is still searching for its first win in the month of February after setbacks to No. 14 Northern Michigan, Michigan Tech, Lake Superior State, and Ferris State. The Cardinals will face No. 3 Grand Valley State before the Panthers. 
• Dec. 4 marked the last meeting between the SVSU and DU, with the Cardinals pulling away late to secure a 68-64 victory.
  • Davenport shot 39.2 percent in field goal range (20-51) as a team against the Cardinals last with Toney, Williams, Axtell and Geers all scoring in double digits. 
  • Saginaw Valley State shot 45.8 percent from the floor (22-of-48) as a team, led by Lydia Meredith's 19-point performance to go along with six steals, five rebounds, and five assists. Megan McCalla added 16 points and six rebounds in the victory.
• Meredith currently ranks sixth in the GLIAC in assists, averaging 3.9 per game with 86 total assists on the season, while McCalla sits eighth in the conference in scoring at 14.7 points per game.

Live Coverage: 
Thursday, Feb. 19 vs. Lake Superior State (5:30 p.m.) - Live Video ($) - Live Stats
Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. Roosevelt - (1:00 p.m.) Live Video ($) - Live Stats