GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Davenport battled Ferris State to a 1-1 draw last Friday, with the Panthers taking an early lead before the Bulldogs answered late in the first half. Davenport now returns home for a two-match weekend, hosting Grand Valley State on Friday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. before taking on Wayne State on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. in Caledonia.
Audrey Muterspaugh gave Davenport a 1-0 lead in the 28th minute, scoring off an assist from Sofia Capoccia. Capoccia finished with a team-high three shots and added an assist, while Elizabeth Wolter made four saves in the draw, including three during a late Ferris State push to help the Panthers secure the point.
The Panthers enter the week at 4-2-3 overall and 2-2-1 in GLIAC play. Muterspaugh leads Davenport with six goals on the season, while Wolter has recorded 38 saves and two shutouts. Davenport will look to continue its strong conference start when they host Grand Valley State and Wayne State this weekend.
Scouting the Opponents
Grand Valley State
About the Lakers
- Grand Valley State enters the week with a 6-1-2 overall record and a 4-0-1 mark in GLIAC play after earning wins over Saginaw Valley State and Parkside.
- Junior Vesna Dennison leads the Lakers with five goals and 12 points, while senior Sonya Mehta has added four goals and 10 points.
- Sophomore goalkeeper Macie Hunter has started all nine matches for Grand Valley State, recording 18 saves and a .783 save percentage.
- Grand Valley State holds a 13-1-1 advantage over Davenport in the all-time series.
- Head coach Katelyn Longino is in her second season leading the Grand Valley State women's soccer program.
Wayne State
About the Warriors
- The Warriors enter their first season in program history with a 7-0-2 overall record and a 3-0-2 record in GLIAC play.
- Freshman forward Sienna Mroue leads Wayne State with seven goals and 16 points, recording 32 shots with 19 on goal.
- Redshirt sophomore Kate Helfen leads Wayne State in goalkeeping with 23 saves and a .793 save percentage through eight matches.
- The two teams will meet for the second time in program history, with the Warriors earning a 3-0 victory in the first meeting.
- Wayne State is coached by Doug Steinard, who was named the program's first head coach in 2025.
Live Coverage
Friday, October 2 vs. Grand Valley State (11 AM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats
Sunday, October 4 vs. Wayne State (3 PM) - Live Video (FloSports) - Live Stats
