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Panthers Hit the Road for Two GLIAC Matches

Kylie Hegland, Athletic Communications Assistant

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Davenport earned a 1-1 draw with Northern Michigan on Sunday in its first home match of the season after falling to Saginaw Valley State, 6-0, in its GLIAC opener. The Panthers will return to the road this week, traveling to Parkside on Friday, Sept. 25, before facing Purdue Northwest on Sunday, Sept. 27. 

Dugan Black scored Davenport's lone goal against Northern Michigan, finding the back of the net at 44:08 off an assist from Archie Oliver. Black finished with three shots, all on goal, while Nathan Hikspoors made four saves in 90 minutes of action. 

The Panthers enter the week at 1-3-3 overall and 0-1-1 in GLIAC play. Hikspoors has recorded nine saves through two matches, while Isiah Meyer leads Davenport with two goals and four points. Davenport will look to earn its first GLIAC win of the season when it travels to Parkside on Friday. 

Scouting the Opponents
Parkside
About the Rangers
  • Parkside enters the week with a 3-3-0 overall record and a 1-1-0 record in GLIAC play after opening conference action with a 1-0 loss to Roosevelt before earning a 3-0 victory over St. Cloud State.
  • Junior midfielder Keven Sosa leads the Rangers with two goals and four points, while putting 66.7 percent of his shots on goal.
  • Senior goalkeeper Mateusz Pass has started all six matches for Parkside, recording 28 saves with a 1.00 goals-against average and an .824 save percentage.
  • Parkside leads the all-time series against Davenport, 8-7-5. The teams played to two draws in conference action last season.
  • Head coach Jason Zitzke is in his 16th season leading the Rangers and his 27th season as a member of the Parkside coaching staff.

Purdue Northwest
About the Lions
  • PNW enters the week with a 4-1-1 overall record and a 1-1 mark in GLIAC play after opening conference action with a 2-1 victory over St. Cloud State and a 2-0 loss to Roosevelt.
  • Sophomore forward Landon Potts has started all six matches and leads the Lions with three goals and seven points. He also leads the team with 18 shots and seven shots on goal.
  • Senior goalkeeper Estefano Alvear has started four of PNW's five matches in goal, recording 18 saves with a 0.75 goals-against average and an .857 save percentage. He has also recorded three wins and two shutouts.
  • Davenport leads the all-time series against PNW, 8-6-2. In last season's conference meetings, Davenport earned one win and played to a draw in the other match.
  • Head coach Luke Dunn enters his fourth season leading the PNW men's soccer program.



Live Coverage
Friday, September 25 vs. Parkside (1 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats 
Sunday, September 27 vs. Purdue Northwest (3 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats
 
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Players Mentioned

Dugan Black

#13 Dugan Black

F
5' 8"
Sophomore
Isiah Meyer

#26 Isiah Meyer

MF
5' 8"
Junior
Archie Oliver

#6 Archie Oliver

MF
5' 11"
Freshman
Nathan Hikspoors

#24 Nathan Hikspoors

D
6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Dugan Black

#13 Dugan Black

5' 8"
Sophomore
F
Isiah Meyer

#26 Isiah Meyer

5' 8"
Junior
MF
Archie Oliver

#6 Archie Oliver

5' 11"
Freshman
MF
Nathan Hikspoors

#24 Nathan Hikspoors

6' 1"
Freshman
D