Box Score BOX SCORE

Parkside 1, Davenport 1
There was a lot on the line in Sunday afternoon's match, and neither team was able to separate themselves and grab the victory. With the tie, Parkside remains at the top of the GLIAC with 29 points. Davenport remains in second with 28 points, while Saginaw is a close third with 27. Each team has one game remaining which will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The intensity and physicality were at an all-time high for Parkside's biggest match of the year to date. The teams battled but couldn't find separation until the 21^st minute. It all started with a Ranger corner that fell to sophomore Henry Bruer, who lashed a shot towards goal that ricocheted of a Davenport defenders' hand.  After it was concluded a penalty, redshirt-senior Leki Prpa stepped up and buried the penalty to the right of the Panther keeper to give Parkside the 1-0 lead. Following the goal, the Rangers buckled down and looked to secure the victory, and it looked like they would do so until a 65^th minute goal equalized for Davenport. Each team had opportunities to take the game throughout the end of regulation and overtime, but some key saves from both keepers kept the game level to end it.
 
HEAR FROM COACH JASON ZITZKE
"I have a lot of respect for Davenport and their coach Chris Hughes. They're a very tough group that plays with a lot of spirit," said head coach Jason Zitzke. "They kept battling and got that goal to make it 1-1. We both had opportunities to take the game but both of our goalkeepers made some great saves down the stretch. It was just a really competitive game with the effort, the challenges, and the overall atmosphere."
 
"It was good to have the support in the stands today for alumni day," Zitzke continued. "It was a loud, boisterous crowd and we always appreciate the support. Coming up we have another chance on Thursday, and we look forward to that."
 
STATWORHTY
Prpa scored the lone goal for the Rangers, but others that led the attack were senior Burim Huseini and junior Max Ludwig, who had four and three shots respectively. Senior goalkeeper Juan Gonzalez also had a strong day for Parkside with seven saves.
 
Each team put pressure on each other's goals, as Parkside took 18 shots with six on goal while Davenport took 23 shots with eight on goal. Many corner kicks were taken on the day as the Rangers had six and the Panthers had 10.
 
CHANCE AT A CHAMPIONSHIP
Parkside currently sits at the top of the conference table, and will look to claim their first ever regular season GLIAC championship next week. To do so they will need to get a win when Northern Michigan comes to town for the Rangers final regular-season home game this Thursday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m.