https://dupanthers.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for Davenport University Athleticsen-us60https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-womens-hoops-lands-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-womens-hoops-lands-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Four members of the Davenport University women's basketball program earned 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors, including Anna Axtell, Maddie Geers, Reese Polega, and Ellie Toney.]]>CSC WBBTue, 24 Mar 2026 14:40:00 EST1548490https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-basketball-panthers-toney-williams-receive-gliac-recognition.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-basketball-panthers-toney-williams-receive-gliac-recognition.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Davenport women's basketball earned postseason recognition from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), as Ellie Toney and Nevaeh Williams were honored for their performances during the 2025-26 season.]]>Toney and WilliamsFri, 6 Mar 2026 11:00:00 EST1548421https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/3/1/womens-basketball-toney-tops-1-000-as-panthers-close-regular-season.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/3/1/womens-basketball-toney-tops-1-000-as-panthers-close-regular-season.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Davenport (7-21, 5-15 GLIAC) saw its regular season come to a close Saturday afternoon after celebrating its four seniors — Hannah Schroeder, Madison Fant, Nevaeh Williams and Ellie Toney — with a 71-62 setback to Ferris State (24-5, 17-3 GLIAC). Despite a strong start and leading after the first quarter, a decisive third period by the Bulldogs proved to be the difference. With the loss, the Panthers were unable to clinch the eighth and final spot in the GLIAC Tournament.]]>Senior Day WBBSun, 1 Mar 2026 02:34:00 EST1548398https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/24/womens-basketball-no-2-gvsu-pulls-away-from-davenport-in-crosstown-showdown.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/24/womens-basketball-no-2-gvsu-pulls-away-from-davenport-in-crosstown-showdown.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Davenport dropped an 87-52 decision to No. 2-ranked Grand Valley State (26-1, 18-1 GLIAC) Tuesday night inside the DU Student Center as part of the Crosstown Showdown.]]>Axtell Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:47:00 EST1548382https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/23/womens-basketball-final-home-stand-seniors-honored-as-panthers-fight-for-eighth.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/23/womens-basketball-final-home-stand-seniors-honored-as-panthers-fight-for-eighth.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – After dropping two key contests last week, Davenport enters the final stretch of the regular season with its GLIAC Tournament hopes still within reach.]]>Senior Weekend Preview WBBMon, 23 Feb 2026 17:38:00 EST1548378https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-davenport-tops-80-for-first-time-in-over-a-year.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-davenport-tops-80-for-first-time-in-over-a-year.aspxWomen's Basketball

UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. — Davenport produced its highest scoring output in more than a year Saturday afternoon but could not overcome a difficult first quarter in a 96-82 loss to Saginaw Valley State at James E. O'Neill Jr. Arena. The Panthers finished with 82 points, their highest total since an 85-79 victory over Purdue Northwest on February 15, 2025. Entering the contest averaging just 60.5 points per game, the offensive performance marked a significant step for DU. However, SVSU answered with a season-high 96 points despite averaging just 61.8 in conference play.]]>WilliamsSat, 21 Feb 2026 15:09:00 EST1548372https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-basketball-nine-ties-and-toneys-25-not-enough-in-road-loss.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-basketball-nine-ties-and-toneys-25-not-enough-in-road-loss.aspxWomen's Basketball

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Davenport Panthers battled through nine ties Saturday afternoon but ultimately fell to Lake Superior State, 74-67, at the James Norris Center.]]>WBB Recap - LSSUThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:39:00 EST1548366https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/17/womens-basketball-panthers-battle-for-tournament-standing-with-two-weeks-to-play.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/17/womens-basketball-panthers-battle-for-tournament-standing-with-two-weeks-to-play.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Panthers dropped a pair of contests last week, falling 73-68 to Parkside before suffering a 64-52 setback against Roosevelt.]]>WBB Preview: LSSU and SVSUTue, 17 Feb 2026 15:34:00 EST1548357https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-davenport-falls-to-roosevelt-as-regular-season-winds-down.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-davenport-falls-to-roosevelt-as-regular-season-winds-down.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Davenport fell to Roosevelt, 64-52, on Saturday afternoon at the DU Student Center. Despite forcing 14 steals and applying consistent defensive pressure, the Panthers were unable to overcome Roosevelt's timely perimeter shooting.]]>Williams Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:55:00 EST1548348https://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-basketball-geers-and-williams-net-20-plus-points-in-narrow-loss-to-parkside.aspxhttps://dupanthers.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-basketball-geers-and-williams-net-20-plus-points-in-narrow-loss-to-parkside.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Davenport women's basketball team dropped a 73-68 decision against Parkside on Thursday (Feb. 12) at the DU Student Center. The Rangers completed the season sweep over the Panthers and got balanced scoring as all five starters hit double figures.]]>Maddie GeersThu, 12 Feb 2026 20:50:00 EST1548340