CALEDONIA – Michigan Tech struck early and often on the way to a 30-point first half and a 30-17 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference win at Davenport University Saturday afternoon.

The Huskies defense created four turnovers, including an interception by senior Michael Betz on the Panthers’ opening drive, leading to Tech’s first touchdown of the game. Davenport would never recover and the Huskies notched their third road win of the season.

“This was a great win for our team on the road and I’m very proud of the effort of our players,” Michigan Tech Head Coach Steve Olson said. “We played really well in the first half and our ability to create four turnovers was a big key to the game. Our ability to move the ball on offense and put points on the board to take advantage of the turnovers was also big. It was an awesome first half, we could have done a little better in the second half, but we’ll take this win and get ourselves ready to play at Ashland next week.

“There are some things we can get better at and need to get better at in order to be ready to face two really good teams in Ashland and Ferris State the next couple of weeks. It’s a great feeling to be playing well, especially on the road, and we are excited for the opportunity to get back on the field next week at Ashland.”

Michigan Tech (4-2, 2-2 GLIAC) quarterback Will Ark completed 15 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns. Janssen had a season-high 104 yards receiving on four catches that included his first touchdown of the year. Ben Hartley followed with four catches for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Jared Smith added 45 yards on 10 carries with one touchdown.

Senior Travis Tidwell led the defense with nine total tackles, had a half tackle for a loss. Betz followed with eight tackles and one interception, senior linebacker Marshael Ryan produced seven tackles. Senior Xavier Ciardo had two tackles for a loss and a half sack while Kinne, Nate LaJoie, and Beining each got to the quarterback as well.

The Huskies are back on the road next weekend when they travel to Ohio to take on Ashland University in another GLIAC showdown. The kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. eastern time.

In Marquette, NMU fell to No. 17 Grand Valley State 45-17. The Wildcats (1-6, 0-5) have a bye this Saturday and return to the field Nov. 2 at Northwood University.