GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Davenport enters the weekend following a split against Purdue Northwest and Grand Valley State, highlighted by a historic 9–5 victory over the Lakers — the program's first win over GVSU since 2019.

The Panthers now turn their attention to a reshaped weekend schedule. Originally set for road contests, Davenport will instead host Saginaw Valley State on Friday, April 17 at the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex after weather disruptions earlier in the week. First pitch is set for 3 p.m., with Game 2 to follow.

Davenport will then return to the road on Sunday, April 19, traveling to Detroit to face Wayne State in a doubleheader beginning at noon.

Currently tied for sixth in the GLIAC standings with Parkside at 7–9 in conference play. With only the top six teams advancing to the GLIAC Tournament (May 7–10), the Panthers enter a pivotal stretch, with six conference doubleheaders remaining to secure their postseason spot.

DU will celebrate Senior Day on Saturday, April 25 at the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.

Top Panthers from the Weekend 

• Chloe Parker led the Panthers at the plate, finishing the weekend 6-for-13 with four runs scored, six RBIs, and two home runs to power the offense.
• Alaina Schwanke followed with a strong showing, batting 6-for-11 with three runs scored, three RBIs, and a home run while posting the team's best average.
• Kailyne Luna also contributed, going 6-for-13 with two runs scored, three RBIs, and a home run.
• In the circle, Alaina Schwanke and Hannah Tahaney carried the bulk of the innings, while Kayla Widner provided relief appearances.
  • Schwanke turned in a strong outing against Grand Valley State, tossing a complete game with 7.0 innings while allowing just three earned runs on 10 hits.
  • Tahaney was equally impressive, earning her fourth win of the season after throwing a complete-game effort in a 4–2 victory over Purdue Northwest. The sophomore allowed just one earned run while striking out seven. 

Scouting the Opponents
Saginaw Valley State
Site Change: Due to field conditions at SVSU, Davenport will now host on Friday, April 17.

• Sitting atop the conference standings at 14-2, the Cardinals hold a 25-11 overall record in the 2026 season. Their only GLIAC losses have come against Purdue Northwest (April 3, 5-2) and Parkside (April 11, 1-0).
• The last meeting between the two programs came on March 22, where SVSU swept the doubleheader. The Cardinals claimed a 12-2 run-rule victory in Game 1 before edging Davenport 5-3 in extra innings in Game 2.
• Two-way Cardinal Aalana Kimble anchors SVSU, leading the team with 45 hits and a .425 batting average while driving in 19 runs. In the circle, Kimble has logged 104 innings across 18 appearances, posting a 1.75 ERA with 76 strikeouts.
• Junior Emma Helvie has been a key offensive contributor, batting .391 (36-for-92) with a team-best 29 RBIs.
• Macy Irelan has been dominant in the circle, recording a 0.95 ERA over 93.1 innings pitched. She has limited opponents to a .197 batting average while striking out 95.

 Wayne State

• Teetering for the sixth spot in the GLIAC standings, Davenport and Wayne State meet in a pivotal series as the Panthers look to secure a statement series win over the Warriors.
• The last meeting between the two programs came on March 21 during Davenport's home opener, where the Panthers swept the doubleheader with 5–2 and 6–5 victories.
• Wayne State enters the weekend at 6–10 in conference play (7th in the GLIAC) and 14–22 overall.
• The Warriors are coming off a sweep by Parkside, falling 15–3 in five innings in Game 1 and 6–2 in Game 2. Their last win came on April 10 in a 5–0 victory over Roosevelt.
• Sophomore Elly Koopman (Hudsonville, Mich.) leads the team offensively, batting .360 (31-for-86) with nine doubles, 40 total bases and 16 RBIs. 
• In the circle, Sydney Long leads the staff with a 3.43 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, tossing 94.0 innings while holding opponents to a .268 batting average and striking out 67.

Live Coverage:
Saginaw Valley St. Livestream // Live Stats 
Wayne St. Livestream // Live Stats