GRAND RAPIDS – The Davenport University football game scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, against Lincoln (Calif.) University has been canceled
Lincoln University made a late decision on Monday to cancel. At this time, the game will not be rescheduled, Davenport officials said.
“We are disappointed for our student-athletes and the Davenport community,” said executive director of intercollegiate athletics Paul Lowden. “This game was scheduled to be our home opener. We will regroup and focus our attention on our next opponent in Grand Valley State.”
Fans who purchased tickets in advance will receive information regarding refunds or future ticket options through the Davenport athletic department.
“Unfortunately, these things happen in sports,” said Davenport coach Sparky McEwen. “I feel bad for our student-athletes as well as the Lincoln University student-athletes. When you work for 365 days to play 11 contests, it is not fair to the kids. Putting together a schedule can be extremely tough, and we were excited to play an opponent from California.”
The next game for the Panthers will be on Saturday, Oct. 4, when they travel to Grand Valley State for a 4 p.m. kickoff at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Davenport football game canceled by opponent just days before kickoff
Reporting by Dan D’Addona, Holland Sentinel / The Holland Sentinel
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