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GVL/Archive Kirk Spencer makes a cutback last week against Northwood.

GVSU uses offensive firepower to aid struggling defense

Cody Eding
Oct 28, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Isiah Grimes steps back to throw a pass against Ferris State University.

Lakers impressive in 42-23 blowout of Hillsdale

Cody Eding
Oct 27, 2012
Sophomore Grimes prepared for first-career start

Sophomore Grimes prepared for first-career start

Cody Eding
Sep 19, 2012
Students participate in an intramural softball match

‘All things point upward’ for intramurals after fall semester

Cody Eding
Dec 9, 2010
Junior guard Jasmine Padin dribbles down the court during the Lakers game against Tiffin University last Saturday.

Women’s basketball grabs pair of GLIAC wins

Cody Eding
Dec 6, 2010
GVL Archive / Eric Coulter Senior middle blocker Rebeccah Rapin

Volleyball stumbles in Elite Eight

Cody Eding
Dec 2, 2010
Courtesy Photo / GVSU Sports Information Forward Ashley Botts

Soccer advances to National Championship game

Cody Eding
Dec 2, 2010
Senior running back Justin Sherrod hangs his head after a fumble during the second quarter

Don’t overlook successes, growth of football team

Cody Eding
Dec 2, 2010
Augustana quarterback is Josh Hanson is taken down by a GVSU defender

Sophomore running back Norman Shuford runs around the right end

Sophomore running back runs against Augustana College during the second round of the NCAA playoffs.

Augustana College quarterback Josh Hanson's ability to scramble put pressure on GVSU's defense in the second round of the NCAA playoffs.

GV ends season with ‘disappointing’ loss to Augustana

Cody Eding
Nov 29, 2010
Senior running back reacts after fumbling in the second quarter of Saturday's NCAA playoff loss to Augustana College.

LAKERS LOSE

Cody Eding
Nov 27, 2010
GVL / Eric Coulter Jovonne Augustus makes a touchdown catch during the game against Colorado

Next up: Augustana

Cody Eding
Nov 26, 2010
GVL / Cody Eding GVSU sophomore guard Brittany Taylor puts up a shot over Rochester College's Sam Tomaschko in the first half of Tuesday's game.

Women’s basketball smashes Rochester 84-47

Cody Eding
Nov 24, 2010
Lakers record 10 sacks in 35-13 playoff victory

Lakers record 10 sacks in 35-13 playoff victory

Cody Eding
Nov 22, 2010
GVL Archive / Cody Eding Kyle McMahon looks for an open reciever on the run

Lakers capture 35-13 playoff victory over Colorado Mines

Cody Eding
Nov 20, 2010
GVL Archive / Eric Coulter Matt Bakker gains yards in a past game. The Lakers will be hosting the first play off game this Saturday.

Mines brings prolific passing offense to Allendale

Cody Eding
Nov 18, 2010
GVL Archive / Cody Eding Kyle McMahon looks for an open reciever on the run

Lakers remain successful in ‘transitional year’

Cody Eding
Nov 18, 2010
Kyle McMahon runs the ball up the field during the past game against Saginaw Valley

Kyle McMahon is pursued by SVSU's Grant Caserta (47) and Brandon Williams (8)

Lakers nab 7th straight Battle of the Valleys football win

Cody Eding
Nov 15, 2010
Greg Gay runs through the SVSU Defense

GVSU vs. Northwood football game

Lakers topple Saginaw Valley 28-7

Cody Eding
Nov 13, 2010
GVL Archive / Andrew Mills Quarterback Brad Iciek calls for the snap during a past game at Saginaw Valley. Grand Valley routed Saginaw 36-0 during that year's Battle of the Valleys.

Battle of the Valleys has GLIAC, playoff implications

Cody Eding
Nov 11, 2010
Greg Gay celebrates after recieveing a touch down during Saturday's game against Northwood University

GV back to normal in 35-21 win

Cody Eding
Nov 8, 2010
Senior quarterback Kyle McMahon sets up the offense

Lakers top Northwood 35-21

Cody Eding
Nov 7, 2010
Courtesy Photo / Northwood University Logo

‘Lot on the line’ as Lakers face Northwood

Cody Eding
Nov 4, 2010
GVL Archive / Cody Eding The Lakers loss against Michigan Tech puts the Laker's back against the wall, and they must perform well in all of their games.

Mitchell putting forth winning attitude after loss

Cody Eding
Nov 4, 2010
Michigan Tech quarterback Steve Short is taken down by sophomore defensive end Brandon Allen with senior cornerback Robert Carlisle in pursuit

U.P.-SET

Cody Eding
Oct 31, 2010
Senior quarterback Kyle McMahon throws down the field

Lakers fall to Michigan Tech 20-17

Cody Eding
Oct 30, 2010
GVL Archive / Eric Coulter Hersey Jackson carries the ball through defenders

‘Physical, fast’ Jackson impresses in limited action

Cody Eding
Oct 28, 2010
Michigan Tech presents 'next challenge' for Lakers

Michigan Tech presents ‘next challenge’ for Lakers

Cody Eding
Oct 28, 2010
GVL Archive / Eric Coulter Quarter Back Kyle McMahon prepares for the snap during a past game

GV has no trouble against rival Ferris State

Cody Eding
Oct 24, 2010

Lakers trounce Ferris State 41-0

Cody Eding
Oct 23, 2010

GV basketball teams to play at Van Andel Arena

Cody Eding
Oct 21, 2010

Lakers head to Big Rapids for rivalry game

Cody Eding
Oct 21, 2010
Jovonne Augustus catches the ball during this year's game against West Texas

Dangerous weapons head GVSU offense

Cody Eding
Oct 21, 2010
Junior Greg Gay celebrates after his touchdown. Gay carried the ball to the endzone for Lakers first three touchdowns

Lakers struggle early against Lake Erie

Cody Eding
Oct 17, 2010

Lakers top Lake Erie 57-23

Cody Eding
Oct 17, 2010
GVL Archive / Eric Coulter A Laker defenseman takes down an Indianappolis offenseman

GVSU defense back on track

Cody Eding
Oct 14, 2010
Lakers huddle up during a time out

Lakers host winless Lake Erie Saturday

Cody Eding
Oct 14, 2010
The Lakers congratulate tight end Andrew Lorman after he made the opening touchdown of the game.

Physical play pushes Lakers past Northern Michigan

Cody Eding
Oct 10, 2010

Football team tops Northern Michigan 28-7

Cody Eding
Oct 10, 2010
GVL Archive / Kim Miller Louie gets GVSU students pumped up for the homecoming game.

Lakers to host Northern Michigan for Homecoming

Cody Eding
Oct 6, 2010
The Laker footall team warms up before the game against Tiffin.

Football team wallops Tiffin 71-10

Cody Eding
Oct 3, 2010
Laker defense brings down the Tiffin ball carrier during Saturday's game.

Football thumps Tiffin 71-10

Cody Eding
Oct 2, 2010
Ohio travels continue for Lakers

Ohio travels continue for Lakers

Cody Eding
Sep 30, 2010
GVL Archive / Eric Coulter Laker defense takes down the ball carrier in a past game

Lakers return to form

Cody Eding
Sep 27, 2010
Saturday's game against West Texas A&M

Lakers roll over Findlay, 35-7

Cody Eding
Sep 25, 2010
GVL Archive / Eric Coulter Justin Sherrod gets up after scoring a touchdown in last weeks game. Kyle McMahon cheers in the background.

Undefeated Lakers hit road to face Findlay

Cody Eding
Sep 23, 2010
Courtesy Photo / GVSU Athletics Matt Mitchell

Mistakes only slightly dampen GVSU’s undefeated record

Cody Eding
Sep 19, 2010
Saturday's game against West Texas A&M

Late touchdown lifts GVSU to 38-31 victory over Indianapolis

Cody Eding
Sep 19, 2010
Top-ranked Lakers snatch 44-41 victory from No. 11 Hillsdale

Top-ranked Lakers snatch 44-41 victory from No. 11 Hillsdale

Cody Eding
Sep 12, 2010
Saturday's game against West Texas A&M

Football team squeaks past Hillsdale 44-41

Cody Eding
Sep 12, 2010
Norman Shuford hugs Senior Justin Sherrod after Sherrod runs in a touchdown during Saturday's game.

Lakers face familiar foe in No. 11

Cody Eding
Sep 9, 2010

Pigskin Pickem

Curtis Kalleward and Cody Eding
Sep 9, 2010

GVSU football starts new season with same old winning tradition

Cody Eding
Sep 5, 2010
Archive Courtesy Photo/ Jeremiah Schrader Robert Carlisle brings UMD quarterback Ted Schlafke down during the playoff game in Allendale last Saturday.

Football team downs West Texas A&M 34-31

Cody Eding
Sep 3, 2010
Matt Mitchell

Mitchell kicks off head coaching career

Cody Eding
Sep 2, 2010
Archive Courtesy Photo/ Jeremiah Schrader Robert Carlisle brings UMD quarterback Ted Schlafke down during the playoff game in Allendale last Saturday.

Lakers set to open season against No. 8 West Texas A&M

Cody Eding
Sep 2, 2010
RESPECT program

RESPECT program works to ban unruly fans

Cody Eding
Aug 30, 2010
Courtesy Photo / amarillo.com GVSU football player Ryan Bass gets tackled in last years football game.

A new decade: Same gridiron dominance?

Cody Eding
Aug 30, 2010
Topher Jarman looks on as a soccer game takes shape on the new turf field.

New year brings new field, other changes to intramural program

Cody Eding
Aug 30, 2010
Tourists fill the plaque gallery at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

[Photo] Inside the hallowed Hall of Fame

Jul 15, 2010
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Tourists fill the plaque gallery at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

Inside the hallowed Hall of Fame

Cody Eding
Jul 15, 2010
Baseball splits weekend with Ashland

Baseball splits weekend with Ashland

Cody Eding
Apr 19, 2010
Courtesy Photo / Google Images

Grandville native ends career as MSU star

Cody Eding
Apr 12, 2010