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GVL / Luke Holmes - Lil Wayne takes the stage at Van Andel Arena Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016.

Lil Wayne: ‘The show ain’t over’

Adam Knorr
Feb 22, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - Myles Miller (12) jumps up for the shot. Grand Valley had a victory over Lake Superior State Thursday, Feb. 12, 2016.

GVSU men’s hoops splits another weekend series

Adam Knorr
Feb 15, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Luke Ryskamp (23) drives on net. The Lakers defeat the Chargers of Hillsdale College Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU men’s hoops manages win in road trip

Adam Knorr
Feb 8, 2016
GVL / Archive Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Alicia Groveston

GV lacrosse coach to make game show appearance

Adam Knorr
Feb 1, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Aaron Hayes (1) drives the ball to the net. The Lakers defeat the Chargers of Hillsdale College Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU men’s basketball loses two

Adam Knorr
Feb 1, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye #7 Dominic Zuelch

GVSU roller hockey wins four in weekend tournament

Adam Knorr
Jan 24, 2016
GVL/Luke Holmes Freshman, Justin Greason (no.24) plays tight defense. The Lakers Defeated Northern 83-63.

GVSU sweeps NMU, MTU in home series

Adam Knorr
Jan 18, 2016
GVL/Luke Holmes Ricardo Carbajal (no.32) slams the ball down for the dunk. The Lakers lost to Lake Erie College 78-84 on Dec. 5.

GVSU forward expands game, shines for Lakers

Adam Knorr
Jan 14, 2016

GVSU men’s hoops wins two road matches

Adam Knorr
Jan 11, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Bart Williams (6) looks to throw a pass down field. The Lakers fall to the Rams of Shepard University with a final score of 34-32 Dec. 12 in Shepardstown, West Virginia.

GVSU football has promising future

Adam Knorr
Dec 13, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Matt Williams (24) sits on Grand Valley's sideline as the game winds down to a close. The Lakers fall to the Rams of Shepard University with a final score of 34-32 Dec. 12 in Shepardstown, West Virginia.

GVSU loses to Shepherd in NCAA semis

Adam Knorr
Dec 12, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Head coach Matt Mitchell decides not to celebrate too early as Grand Valley takes the lead. Grand Valley defeats Ashland with a final score of 45-28 Nov. 22 at Ashland University.

Five Things to Watch For: GVSU vs Shepherd

Adam Knorr
Dec 10, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Garrett Pougnet (25) and Matt Judon (9) bring down Ashland's quarterback. Grand Valley defeats Ashland with a final score of 45-28 Nov. 22 at Ashland University.

GVSU heads to Shepherd in NCAA semis

Adam Knorr
Dec 10, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Marty Carter (34) rushes the ball to the 35 yard line. Grand Valley defeats Ashland with a final score of 45-28 Nov. 22 at Ashland University.

Q and A: GVSU running back Martayveus Carter

Adam Knorr
Dec 10, 2015

GVSU men’s basketball loses two in GLIAC play

Adam Knorr and Alex Eisen
Dec 6, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Seniors Jim Walsh (78) and Derek DeLuca (74) embrace before the match. Grand Valley squares off against SVSU Nov. 14 in Allendale. The Lakers hold on and win with a final score of 24-17.

GVSU rocks Pueblo in Super Region finals

Adam Knorr
Dec 6, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Matt Judon (9) drops Jason Vander Laan (15) in the back field. Grand Valley defeats Ferris with a final score of 38-34 at Top Taggart Field Nov. 28 in Big Rapids, MI.

GVSU set for NCAA quarterfinals against Colorado St. – Pueblo

Adam Knorr
Dec 2, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Grand Valley's marching band and the Laker football squad gather at the end of the match to sing to the fight song together. Grand Valley defeats Ashland with a final score of 45-28 Nov. 22 at Ashland University.

GVSU football and band show mutual support on social media

Adam Knorr
Dec 2, 2015
Column: Eating my words

Column: Eating my words

Adam Knorr
Nov 29, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Ricardo Carbajal (32) looks for a pass down the lane. The Laker basketball squad defeats Grace Bible College with a final score of 83-57 Nov. 23 in the fieldhouse arena.

GVSU downs Grace Bible College, Salem International

Adam Knorr
Nov 29, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Matt Judon (9) gathers his seond sack of the game. Grand Valley defeats Ashland with a final score of 45-28 Nov. 22 at Ashland University.

Judon sets school, national sack records for GVSU

Adam Knorr
Nov 23, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Matt Williams (24) fights for the ball in mid-air and completes the pass by Bart Williams. Grand Valley defeats Ashland with a final score of 45-28 Nov. 22 at Ashland University.

No. 12 GVSU routs No. 3 Ashland in first round of playoffs

Adam Knorr
Nov 21, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Matt Judon (9) gets a hand on SVSU's QB before he is tackled to the ground. Grand Valley squares off against SVSU Nov. 14 in Allendale. The Lakers hold on and win with a final score of 24-17.

GVSU returns to Ashland in first round of NCAA playoffs

Adam Knorr
Nov 19, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Donte Carey (32) intercepts an SVSU pass and returns posession to Grand Valley. Grand Valley squares off against SVSU Nov. 14 in Allendale. The Lakers hold on and win with a final score of 24-17.

No. 14 GVSU avoids upset against SVSU

Adam Knorr
Nov 16, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Luke Ryskamp goes up for a shot against Quincy University on Nov. 14th.

GVSU men’s hoops opens 2015 with win

Adam Knorr
Nov 15, 2015
GVL/Kevin Sielaff #32 Ricardo Carbajal

GVSU men’s basketball hopes to bounce back after 2014 disappointment

Adam Knorr
Nov 12, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff The Grand Valley State University football squad gathers for its annual media day Wednesday, August 19th, 2015. The afternoon aimed to promote the highly anticipated 2015 football season, while also making predictions for what the year ahead might hold. The senior class take their group photo as running back Kirk Spencer (27) flies backward.

Column: Battle of the Valleys football preview

Joey Oliver and Adam Knorr
Nov 12, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Head coach Matt Mitchell consults his men on the sideline. Grand Valley squares off against Michigan Tech Oct. 17 at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale. The Lakers defeated the Huskies with a score of 38-21.

No. 17 Lakers escape with win over Tiffin

Adam Knorr
Nov 9, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Grand Valley State University fights to take down the University of Findley on Oct. 24th.

No. 17 Lakers travel to Tiffin in GLIAC match

Adam Knorr
Nov 5, 2015
Column: Breaking down GVSU's playoff chances

Column: Breaking down GVSU’s playoff chances

Adam Knorr
Nov 5, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Grand Valley State University fights to take down the University of Findley on Oct. 24th.

GVSU competing in strong GLIAC football league

Adam Knorr
Nov 5, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Sophomore WR Urston Smith plays through the rain on Oct. 24th.

No. 9 GVSU falls to No. 5 Ashland

Adam Knorr
Nov 2, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Junior PK Joel Schipper on Oct. 24th.

Two-sport athlete turns into reliable kicker for GVSU

Adam Knorr
Oct 29, 2015
GVSU freshman earns GLIAC recognition in stellar season

GVSU freshman earns GLIAC recognition in stellar season

Adam Knorr
Oct 29, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Garrett Pougnet (25) stops the Huskies advance. Grand Valley squares off against Michigan Tech Oct. 17 at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale. The Lakers defeated the Huskies with a score of 38-21.

No. 9 GVSU slated for road match at No. 5 Ashland

Adam Knorr
Oct 29, 2015
No. 12 GVSU routs Findlay 52-7

No. 12 GVSU routs Findlay 52-7

Adam Knorr
Oct 25, 2015
GVL / Archive Cullen Finnerty

GVSU to induct 2015 Hall of Fame class

Adam Knorr
Oct 22, 2015
No. 18 GVSU knocks off No. 12 Michigan Tech

No. 18 GVSU knocks off No. 12 Michigan Tech

Adam Knorr
Oct 19, 2015
GVL / Courtesy

Collaborative GVSU effort produces two documentaries

Adam Knorr
Oct 19, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Junior Alton Voss on Oct. 3rd.

No. 18 GVSU set to host No. 12 Michigan Tech

Adam Knorr
Oct 15, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Junior DT Nose Guard Mark Rosenquist during practice on Oct. 13th.

Swedish native fills key role for GVSU defense

Adam Knorr
Oct 15, 2015
No. 24 Lakers beat Wayne State 38-17

No. 24 Lakers beat Wayne State 38-17

Adam Knorr
Oct 12, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Junior DE Alton Voss on Oct. 3rd.

No. 24 GVSU travels to Wayne State in GLIAC game

Adam Knorr
Oct 8, 2015
GVSU shuts down Hillsdale in 46-14 win

GVSU shuts down Hillsdale in 46-14 win

Adam Knorr
Oct 5, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff Bart Williams (6) attempts to evade a sack. Grand Valley State University squares off against Ferris State University Sept. 19 at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale. The Lakers were defeated, with a final score of 61-24.

GVSU hosts Hillsdale in search of GLIAC win

Adam Knorr
Oct 1, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Junior Marquez Gollman warming up before practice on Sep. 29th.

Junior nickelback stepping into primetime role for GV

Adam Knorr
Oct 1, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff Kirk Spencer (27) runs the ball up-field. Grand Valley State squares off against Southwest Baptist Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at Lubbers Stadium.

GVSU tramples Lake Erie 65-23 in Ohio

Adam Knorr
Sep 28, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff The Grand Valley State University football squad gathers for its annual media day Wednesday, August 19th, 2015. The afternoon aimed to promote the highly anticipated 2015 football season, while also making predictions for what the year ahead might hold. Brandon Bean (3) laughs and he receives the football.

Dual-sport athlete bolsters GVSU receiving core

Adam Knorr
Sep 24, 2015
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Domenic Mancinelli warms-up before a practice match at the Meadows Golf Course in Allendale Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

Laker men’s golf wins GLIAC North Invitational

Adam Knorr
Sep 24, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff Grand Valley State University squares off against Ferris State University Sept. 19 at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale. The Lakers were defeated, with a final score of 61-24.

Column: Reality for GVSU football isn’t pretty

Adam Knorr
Sep 21, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff

No. 14 GVSU routed by No. 5 Ferris State

Adam Knorr
Sep 20, 2015
GVL/Kevin Sielaff #24 Matt Williams

No. 14 GVSU set to rumble with No. 5 FSU

Adam Knorr
Sep 17, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff Kirk Spencer (27) runs the ball up-field. Grand Valley State squares off against Southwest Baptist Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at Lubbers Stadium.

Column: How GVSU can regain the GLIAC

Adam Knorr
Sep 14, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff The Grand Valley State University football squad gathers for its annual media day Wednesday, August 19th, 2015. The afternoon aimed to promote the highly anticipated 2015 football season, while also making predictions for what the year ahead might hold. Senior running back Kirk Spencer (27) poses for his final media day photos.

No. 20 GVSU upsets No. 7 ODU in road win

Adam Knorr
Sep 14, 2015
GVL / Courtesy - Damon Arnold Damon Arnold

GVSU athletic adviser leaves strong impact

Adam Knorr
Sep 10, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff Brandon Bean (3) looks to evade the Southwest defense. Grand Valley State squares off against Southwest Baptist Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at Lubbers Stadium.

GVSU to face tough test in GLIAC opener

Adam Knorr
Sep 10, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff Grand Valley State squares off against Southwest Baptist Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at Lubbers Stadium. Head coach Matt Mitchell instructs the team during a time-out.

GVSU, Williams duo outlast SBU

Adam Knorr
Sep 4, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff Freshmen Bryce Messner, Alex Scott, and Mitchell White pose for a photo Friday, August 28th, 2015.

Recruiting class looks bright for GVSU

Adam Knorr
Sep 3, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff The Grand Valley State University football squad gathers for its annual media day Wednesday, August 19th, 2015. The afternoon aimed to promote the highly anticipated 2015 football season, while also making predictions for what the year ahead might hold. Matt Judon (9) poses for a media day photo.

GVSU’s Judon sets sights high in 2015

Adam Knorr
Sep 3, 2015
GVL/Kevin Sielaff RB Kirk Spencer

GVSU football looks to bounce back in 2015

Adam Knorr
Aug 31, 2015
GVL / Courtesy - Isaac Washburn Kenny Wurth, sophomore defenseman

GVSU roller hockey coach pioneers change

Adam Knorr
Aug 31, 2015
GVSU alum leads Vietnamese baseball movement

GVSU alum leads Vietnamese baseball movement

Adam Knorr
Aug 24, 2015
GVL / Archive Tim Selgo

GVSU AD Tim Selgo to step down

Adam Knorr
Aug 24, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff The Grand Valley State University football squad gathers for its annual media day Wednesday, August 19th, 2015. The afternoon aimed to promote the highly anticipated 2015 football season, while also making predictions for what the year ahead might hold. All three GV quarterbacks pose for media day photos.

Three names head GVSU QB race

Adam Knorr
Aug 24, 2015
GVL / Courtesy - Gabriel Unick

GVSU student competes at US Sumo Open

Adam Knorr
Aug 24, 2015
GVL / Hannah Mico. Sophomore Alton Voss takes down Saginaw's senior wide receiver Jeff Janis.

GVSU’s Voss nominated for volunteer award

Adam Knorr
Aug 24, 2015
GVL / Courtesy - GVSU Athletics

GVSU hires former assistant as head coach

Adam Knorr
Jul 13, 2015

Six schools set to leave GLIAC by 2017

Adam Knorr
Jul 13, 2015
GVSU's Potts starts MLB journey

GVSU’s Potts starts MLB journey

Adam Knorr
Jul 1, 2015
Two members of GVSU's Unified Soccer program race to win a loose ball during a match on Wednesday, June 3. The program will conclude with a championship match on June 10.

GVSU kicks off Unified Sports program

Adam Knorr
Jun 9, 2015
GVL / Courtesy - Brett Dunbar Alex Taylor competes in the GLIAC tournament Sunday, April 26, 2015.

GVSU senior golfer reflects on career

Adam Knorr
Jun 1, 2015
GVL / Courtesy - Austin Gentry

GVSU rower picked for World University Games

Adam Knorr
Jun 1, 2015
Courtesy / GV Sports Info Jack Rider

Rider leaves GVSU golf in good hands

Adam Knorr
Jun 1, 2015
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Amy Cymerman, national champion of the women's 10,000 meter race on Thursday, May 21, 2015, competes in the 5,000 meter run during the final day of events at Grand Valley. Grand Valley State University hosts, for the second year in a row, the annual NCAA Division II Track and Field Championship competitions.

GVSU squads earn top 10 finishes at nationals

Adam Knorr
Jun 1, 2015
Alex Taylor (sophmore) drives the ball across the course during practice on Thursday morning, April 30th 2015. The women's golf team goes to regionals may 3rd in Chicago.

Shipley, Hartigan lead GVSU to GLIAC championship

Adam Knorr
May 4, 2015
GVL / Courtesy - Doug Witte

Year in Review: Top sports #5

Adam Knorr
Apr 19, 2015
Year in Review: Top sports #1

Year in Review: Top sports #1

Adam Knorr
Apr 19, 2015
GVL/Kevin Sielaff #23 Kayla Dawson

Lakers lose three straight after 7-0 start

Adam Knorr
Jan 5, 2015
GVL/Kevin Sielaff

GVSU downs Rollins to win national title

Adam Knorr
Dec 8, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Alan Peterson

Laker men slide to second-place finish

Adam Knorr
Dec 7, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff

PK perfection propels GVSU to title match

Adam Knorr
Dec 7, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff

Lakers ready to defend title in Louisville

Adam Knorr
Dec 4, 2014
GVL / Robert Mathews Junior Charlie Socia takes the ball up the pitch against AIC.

GVSU’s ‘Fab Four’ gears up for grand finale

Adam Knorr
Dec 1, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff #5 Kendra Stuaffer

GVSU beats UCM, returns to Final Four

Adam Knorr
Nov 23, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Jeff Hosler

Hosler carries on winning tradition for GVSU

Adam Knorr
Nov 20, 2014
Fast and flurious: GVSU tops Bellarmine, 2-0

Fast and flurious: GVSU tops Bellarmine, 2-0

Adam Knorr
Nov 17, 2014
GVL/Michael Dykstra FB-GVSU vs. Tiffin- Senior RB Chris Robinson

GVSU gears up for Battle of the Valleys

Adam Knorr
Nov 13, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff #6 Katie Bounds

GVSU soccer wins 8th straight GLIAC tourney

Adam Knorr
Nov 13, 2014
GVL / Emily Frye

Laker women primed for progress in 2014-15

Adam Knorr
Nov 6, 2014
GVL / Archive Jenny Shaba

Shaba, No. 11 Lakers eliminate Ferris State

Adam Knorr
Nov 5, 2014
GVSU closed out the regular season 15-2-1 under first-year coach Jeff Hosler.

Knorr: Why GVSU wins the GLIAC tourney

Adam Knorr
Nov 3, 2014
GVL/Michael Dykstra Soccer vs. Walsh- Midfielder Katie Klunder, Junior

No. 10 GVSU clinches share of GLIAC crown

Adam Knorr
Nov 2, 2014
GVL / Emily Frye Gabriella and Alexis Mencotti (left to right)

Sister duo becomes key piece to GVSU puzzle

Adam Knorr
Oct 30, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff #16 Dani Johnson

GVSU’s offense goes cold in U.P. road trip

Adam Knorr
Oct 27, 2014
GVL / Emily Frye Junior Katie Bounds

Why the Lakers can’t run out of Bounds

Adam Knorr
Oct 23, 2014
GVL / Robert Mathews Katie Klunder

GVSU blanks Ashland after rare home loss

Adam Knorr
Oct 19, 2014
Grades: GVSU soccer earns fridge-worthy A

Grades: GVSU soccer earns fridge-worthy A

Adam Knorr
Oct 16, 2014
Club camaraderie: GVSU teams build rapport

Club camaraderie: GVSU teams build rapport

Adam Knorr
Oct 9, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff #16 Dani Johnson

GVSU rolls Malone, Tiffin in pair of 5-0 wins

Adam Knorr and Jay Bushen
Oct 5, 2014

Soccer recap *print only*

Adam Knorr
Oct 4, 2014
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