GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - After six straight road games to start the year, the Davenport University women's lacrosse team had its home opener last Sunday (March 15), taking down Lewis 11-10 at the DU Turf Field. The Panthers (5-2, 0-0 GLIAC) will now remain at home, hosting Ashland this Sunday (March 22) at noon at the DU Turf Field.
The Panthers have earned three GLIAC Players of the Week honors in five weeks of action. Freshman Kacie Stolarek has earned the award twice, including this past week.
Two weeks ago, sophomore Addison Roe was named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Roe is having a breakout season, she netted a  career-best six goals on eight shot attempts to lead DU to a 22-2 win over Tiffin on Tuesday (March 3). She then followed that up with a five goal and one assist performance against Thomas More, as the Panthers secured a dominating 21-7 victory. Roe concluded the week with three goals and an assist against Walsh on Sunday (March 8).
Scouting the Opponents
Ashland (4-4, 1-0 G-MAC)
Series Record: DU leads 4-1
Last Meeting: 3/8//25 - Davenport defeated Ashland 11-10 in Ashland, Ohio.
About the Eagles
- Last season, the Eagles set a program record with 14 wins in 2025. Ashland was also the G-MAC regular season and tournament champions, both marking the first time in program history.
- Head coach Lauren Simko was named the G-MAC Coach of the Year in 2025.
- Tori Wanat is the top returner for the squad as she was named the G-MAC Freshman of the Year, Midfielder of the Year and a First Team All-Conference selection last season.
- Overall, the Eagles returned seven All-Conference performers.
- Three of the Eagles four losses have come against nationally ranked opponents.
- Picked first in the G-MAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Live Coverage
Sunday, March 22 vs. Ashland (12 PM) - Live Video - Live Stats
