MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team with a 2-1-1 overall record, returns home for two key matchups. They will host the No. 1 Grand Valley State Lakers on Friday, September 20, and the Davenport University Panthers on Sunday, September 22.

These are important league games for the 'Cats, who are currently positioned fifth on the GLIAC standings. Grand Valley State is leading the table, while Davenport holds the fourth spot.

The last time the Wildcats faced the Lakers and Panthers, they had a successful weekend, securing victories in both matches. They defeated the Panthers 2-0 and edged out the Lakers 1-0.

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Friday, September 20 - vs Grand Valley State at 3:00 p.m. ET 
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Sunday, September 22 - vs Davenport 1:00 p.m. ET
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Cat Nips

• The Wildcats return home for its first home games of the season. Last year the 'Cats were 9-1-3 at home, and since Sandoval took over, the 'Cats are an astounding 28-2-7 on home turf
• Justina L'Esperance leads the team and is second in the GLIAC with three goals and seven points, and is currently riding a two-game goal streak. L'Esperance also leads the GLIAC in shots on goal (8)
• Angelina Perritano is second in the GLIAC and first on the team in assists with two
• The 'Cats currently lead the GLIAC in goals (11), assists (7), points (29), goals per game (2.750), and shots (70)

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A Look at Grand Valley State
The Lakers are heading into the weekend with a 3-0-1 record and are nationally ranked No. 1. Their recent results include a tie against Northwestern Missouri State and a win over Central Missouri. In their match against Northwestern Missouri State, Alli French (24) scored her first goal of the season for the Lakers leaving them in a tie. Two Lakers accrued goals against Central Missouri, Emma Chudik (3) and Alli French (24) resulting in a 2-1 win. 

A Look at Davenport
The Panthers enter the weekend matches with a 2-1-1 overall record, having kicked off their season with two consecutive wins against Truman State and Quincy. In their most recent match against Cedarville, Taylor Meadows (22) scored her first goal as a Panther, though the game ended in a 2-1 loss. Prior to that, they faced Northwood, resulting in a 1-1 tie.