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Davenport University Athletics

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY PANTHERS

DU Student Center

DU Student Center



Built in 2008, the Davenport University Student Center became the first ever home site for many of the Panther athletic teams. Davenport, which rejuvenated its athletic program in 2002-2003, started with just women's basketball and men's hockey programs. The following year, DU added men's basketball and golf programs.

It was not until 2004-2005 that the school became a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in which its basketball and golf programs became official varsity sports.

The first ever athletic event held inside the Student Center was a women's volleyball match against Indiana Tech on October 21, 2008. The Panthers battled the #17 ranked Warriors, but fell 0-3. The program's first win at home came on October 23 when the Panthers defeated UM-Dearborn 3-1. The first season saw DU post a 4-2 record inside the Student Center. 

The men's basketball team opened its 2008-2009 campaign with the first ever basketball game inside the Student Center on Dedication weekend at Davenport. The Panthers posted an 83-39 victory over Kuyper College on November 1, 2008. 

The women's basketball team waited one more week to open their home season, as they started their year with a 77-70 win over NAIA No. 4 University of St. Francis. In its seven years of being a varsity program, the Lady Panthers have posted a 5-1 record in home openers (the team did not have an official home in 2002-2003) with their wins coming at Cedar Springs HS, Reformed Bible College (now Kuyper College), Duncan Lake MS as well as the Student Center.

Directions to the Student Center  -  6193 Kraft Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

From the West (Holland/Chicago)
Take I-196 from Holland and merge onto the new South Beltline (M-6) heading towards Lansing (east). Proceed east on M-6 and exit at East Beltline/Broadmoor (Exit #15). Turn left at stoplight which will take you north on the Beltline and follow 1/4 mile to 60th Street (first stoplight). Turn right onto 60th Street and follow for one mile to Kraft Avenue. Turn right onto Kraft Avenue and follow for 1/2 mile to main entrance. Student Center and Turf Field are located at the back of the campus.

From the East (Lansing/Detroit)
Take I-196 from Lansing or Detroit and merge onto the new South Beltline (M-6) heading towards Holland (west). Proceed west on M-6 and exit at East Beltline/Broadmoor (Exit #15). Turn right at stoplight which will take you north on the Beltline and follow 1/8 mile to 60th Street (first stoplight). Turn right onto 60th Street and follow for one mile to Kraft Avenue. Turn right onto Kraft Avenue and follow for 1/2 mile to main entrance. Student Center and Turf Field are located at the back of the campus.

From the South (Kalamazoo)
Take US-131 from Kalamazoo and merge onto the new South Beltline (M-6) heading towards Lansing (east). Proceed east on M-6 and exit at East Beltline/Broadmoor (Exit #15). Turn left at stoplight which will take you north on the Beltline and follow 1/4 mile to 60th Street (first stoplight). Turn right onto 60th Street and follow for one mile to Kraft Avenue. Turn right onto Kraft Avenue and follow for 1/2 mile to main entrance. Student Center and Turf Field are located at the back of the campus.

From the North (Cadillac/Big Rapids/Rockford)
Take US-131 from Cadillac/Big Rapids/Rockford and merge onto the new South Beltline (M-6) heading towards Lansing (east). Proceed east on M-6 and exit at East Beltline/Broadmoor (Exit #15). Turn left at stoplight which will take you north on the Beltline and follow 1/4 mile to 60th Street (first stoplight). Turn right onto 60th Street and follow for one mile to Kraft Avenue. Turn right onto Kraft Avenue and follow for 1/2 mile to main entrance. Student Center and Turf Field are located at the back of the campus.