Matchday Info
Lindenwood (4-1) @ Davenport (3-1)
Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM CT
Grand Rapids, MI. | DU Turf Field

The Lindenwood Women's Rugby team returns from a bye week with a trip to Davenport University on Saturday morning in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the Lions wrap up their five-match road stretch. In their most recent match, Lindenwood defeated Brown by a score of 64-0 to earn their second NIRA victory of the season. Ava Reuter, Mia Saige Topasna, and Gabby Bryant each recorded two tries to lead the Lions offensively, while Gianna Diaz converted a season-high seven tries in the victory over the Bears.

The Lions currently sit in third place in the NIRA standings with four matches remaining and will need to finish in the top four to advance to the NIRA playoffs which begin on November 14.

Lions Storylines

• The Lions have scored 182 points in three NIRA contests, which leads the NIRA. Lindenwood has also allowed just 23 points, the fewest of any NIRA program this season.
• Thirteen different players have scored two or more tries for Lindenwood this season.
• Lindenwood is averaging 56.2 points per match offensively while allowing just seven points per match.

 About Davenport

• Davenport is 3-1 on the 2026 season, with their lone loss being on the road at NIRA opponent Sacred Heart by a score of 38-0. 
• Davenport is averaging 38.25 points per contest while allowing 16.25 points per match.
• Senior Wing Alopa Nau leads the team in tries with seven. 

Next Up
Lindenwood will host Harvard for Senior Day on Saturday, October 17. Kickoff from Steward Field at Hunter Stadium is scheduled for 12 PM on ESPN+.