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DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY PANTHERS
DU MLAX PREVIEW

Men's Lacrosse Justice Steiner, Manager of Athletic Communications

PREVIEW: Panthers Set for Biggest Game of Season on Saturday

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - As the final stretch of the spring sports season is on the horizon, the Davenport University men's lacrosse team has its biggest game of the season on Saturday (April 18) at 1 p.m. at the DU Turf Field.

The Panthers are hosting No. 6 Seton Hill for the top spot in the G-MAC. The two squads are currently tied for first, both undefeated in conference action.  

DU is led by senior Jayden Ashley, who is having a dominating final season of college lacrosse. Ashley has earned G-MAC Offensive Player of the Week five times this season and leads all of NCAA Division II in goals per game (5.17).

Scouting the Opponent
#6 Seton Hill (11-2, 8-0 G-MAC)
Series Record: SHU leads 2-0
Last Meeting: 4/19/25 - Seton Hill defeated Davenport 25-5 in Greensburg, Pa.
About the Griffins
  • Last season, the Storm went 18-2 overall and 9-0 in conference action. Seton Hill Fell to Saint Anselm in the NCAA quarterfinals, 9-8.
  • Four athletes earned USILA Preseason All-American honors: Wade Brunelle (First Team), Carter Green (First Team), Will Cody (First Team) and Nate Herbster (Third Team).
  • Cody has been one of the nation's top goalies, ranking third in the country in goals-against average (6.96) and save percentage (62.7).
  • Offensively, the Griffins have a balanced offensive attack, with nine players totaling at least 20 points on the season.
  • As a team, SHU leads Division II in opponent clear percentage (67.0), scoring defense (6.23) and scoring margin (10.77).
  • Both of their losses came to nationally-ranked teams.
  • Picked to finish first in the G-MAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Live Coverage
Saturday, April 18 vs. Seton Hill (1 p.m.) - Live Video  - Live Stats
 
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Players Mentioned

Jayden Ashley

#10 Jayden Ashley

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5' 9"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Jayden Ashley

#10 Jayden Ashley

5' 9"
Senior
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