Davenport recovered after Wayne State erased a two-set deficit, closing out a five-set road win with a decisive run in the final set. Amelia Werner led the Panthers with a career-high 17 kills, and Davenport improved its conference record with the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 3-2 (25-16, 25-18, 17-25, 17-25, 15-8).
  • Davenport: 14-7 overall, 6-5 in GLIAC play; Wayne State: 11-11 overall, 4-7 in the conference.
  • Davenport had 12 service aces, twice Wayne State’s total.
  • Werner recorded 17 kills on a .452 hitting percentage; Savanah Weathers had 11 kills and 18 digs, and Hayley Carr led the Panthers with 20 digs.
  • Davenport won seven of the final eight points in the fifth set.
Yes, But

Wayne State rallied to win the third and fourth sets, exposing how quickly the match could shift after Davenport’s strong start. The Panthers regrouped and controlled the deciding set to secure the win.

What’s Next

Davenport returns home Saturday to host Saginaw Valley State at 4 p.m. at the Davenport Student Center.

Bottom Line

Davenport weathered the comeback and finished strong, with Werner’s efficient attack and timely serving helping the Panthers turn a tense road match into a conference win.