Davenport enters the final weekend of GLIAC play tied for fourth and looking to secure its tournament position. The Panthers travel to unbeaten, No. 1 Ferris State on Friday, then face Lake Superior State on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Davenport is 16-8 overall and 8-6 in GLIAC play, tied with Michigan Tech for fourth.
  • Ferris State is 25-0 overall and 14-0 in the conference; Lake Superior State is 5-21 and 1-13.
  • Abby Alan had 22 kills last weekend, and Savanah Weathers added 21 kills and 24 digs.
Yes, But

Davenport’s path to a stronger tournament position runs through the conference’s toughest team: Ferris State has not lost this season and leads the all-time series 16-1. The Panthers have beaten the Bulldogs once, in 2022, but lost their most recent meeting in three sets.

State of Play
  • Davenport split last weekend’s home matches, sweeping Lake Superior State before losing to Parkside in four sets.
  • Several Panthers rank among the GLIAC’s statistical leaders, including Alan in aces and kills per set and Hayley Carr in digs per set.
  • Ferris State visits Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m.; Davenport plays at Lake Superior State Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m.
What’s Next

The results of the two road matches will shape Davenport’s final conference standing and tournament position. The Panthers close the regular season against the league’s unbeaten leader and a Lake Superior State team they swept last weekend.

Bottom Line

Davenport controls its final-weekend opportunity: a strong finish could strengthen its position, but the first test is a major one against undefeated Ferris State.