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DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY PANTHERS
Clark
Savanna Disbrow
0
Davenport DAVENPOR 11-28
1
Winner Saginaw Valley SAGINAW 26-11
Davenport DAVENPOR
11-28
0
Final
1
Saginaw Valley SAGINAW
26-11
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Davenport DAVENPOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Saginaw Valley SAGINAW 0 0 0 1 0 0 X 1 5 2

W: Macy Irelan (12-4) L: Tahaney, Hannah (4-12)

0
Davenport DAVENPOR 11-28
12
Winner Saginaw Valley SAGINAW 26-11
Davenport DAVENPOR
11-28
0
Final
12
Saginaw Valley SAGINAW
26-11
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Davenport DAVENPOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Saginaw Valley SAGINAW 2 2 5 3 0 12 11 0

W: Aalana Kimble (12-5) L: Schwanke, Alaina (5-6)

Game Recap: Softball | | Savanna Disbrow, Assistant Manager of Athletic Communications

Tight Opener, Tough Finish: Panthers Drop Two to Cardinals

CALEDONIA, Mich. — A tight pitcher's duel and a difficult finish defined Davenport's Friday doubleheader at the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex, as the Panthers fell 1–0 in Game 1 before dropping a 12–0 decision to Saginaw Valley State in Game 2.

Despite a strong effort in the opener, Davenport was unable to generate enough offense, and the Cardinals capitalized in the nightcap with a power-filled performance to complete the sweep.

Game 1
Game 1 unfolded as a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to find timely offense in a low-scoring contest.

Saginaw Valley State broke through in the fourth inning, using a leadoff single to spark the rally before executing a squeeze bunt to bring home what proved to be the game's only run.

Davenport threatened in multiple innings, recording singles from Kailyne Luna and Savanna Clark, but was unable to string together a scoring opportunity as the Cardinals' pitching held firm from Macy Irelan. 

Hannah Tahaney turned in a strong outing in the circle, going six innings while allowing just one run and striking out four. Despite the effort, the Panthers were held off the scoreboard in the 1–0 setback.

Game 2
Saginaw Valley State carried its momentum into Game 2, erupting offensively with four home runs in a 12-run performance.

The Cardinals set the tone early with a two-run homer in the opening inning before adding two more runs in the second to build a 4–0 lead. The advantage grew quickly in the third, as SVSU plated five runs behind a pair of home runs to stretch the margin to 9–0.

Saginaw Valley State capped the scoring in the fourth with a three-run homer, extending the lead to 12–0.

Davenport was limited offensively, managing just one hit in the contest, coming from Clark.

Alaina Schwanke got the start in the circle, with Julia Perry, Hailey Whisman, and Jordan Empie all seeing time in relief as the Panthers worked through the Cardinals' offensive surge.

Up Next
Davenport will look to bounce back as it continues GLIAC play with a road doubleheader at Wayne State on Sunday, April 19.
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