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GVL / Emily Frye Grand Valley State football during the game against Wayne State University on Saturday Nov. 12, 2016

Breaking down GVSU athletics’ contract with apparel giant Adidas

May 8, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Josh Smith (9) nails a double. GVSU Mens Baseball faced off against Ohio Dominican in a double header on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

GVSU splits fifth straight doubleheader against Saginaw Valley State

May 8, 2017

‘Grit’: Langs’ late-game heroics complete two-game home sweep

April 22, 2017

Blessing in disguise: GV’s Taylor Parmley providing force off the bench after rare injury freshman season

April 22, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - GVSU transfer pitchers pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

GVSU pitching staff bolstered by five transfers

April 20, 2017

Lanthorn sports writers reflect on time covering GVSU athletics

April 20, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Jake Mason (33) throws the pitch. GVSU Mens Baseball faced off against Ohio Dominican in a double header on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

GVSU baseball wins three of four over Lake Erie

April 17, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Tate Brawley (22) and Connor Glick (16) fist bump at the mound after closing out an inning during the game vs. Ashland on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.

GVSU baseball beats Ashland in two games for first sweep in over a month

April 13, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Jake Mason (33) returns to the dugout. GVSU Mens Baseball faced off against Ohio Dominican in a double header on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

GVSU baseball splits four-game series with Ohio Dominican

April 10, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Johnny Nate on Sunday April 2, 2017.

Michigan State transfer Johnny Nate finding groove in the field and at the plate

April 6, 2017
GVL - Courtesy of Manica Architecture

Column: Debating if NFL, NHL moves to Las Vegas is good for sports

April 6, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Anthony Villar (17) steps up to the plate. GVSU Men’s Baseball played a double-header against Tiffin University on Saturday, April 1, 2016.

GVSU baseball splits four-game series with Tiffin

April 3, 2017
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Head coach Gary Bissell instructs Domenic Mancinelli April 29 at the Meadows Golf Course in Allendale.

Four Lakers score in top 10 as GVSU men’s golf takes second at GLIAC Spring Tournament

March 30, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Sophomore Connor Glik steps up to the plate against Northwood University on Wednesday April 13, 2016.

Baseball drops three games to Walsh in four-game series

March 27, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Clare Carlson (7) moves the ball up field. The Lakers defeat the Panthers of Ohio Dominican with a final score of 4-0 on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Allendale.

Former GVSU soccer players Marti Corby and Clare Carlson sign with first ever GRFC women’s team

March 23, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Maddie Meyer

Column: NCAA Tournament proves Big Ten is better than previously thought

March 23, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Junior Johnny Nate high fives his teammates between innings against Saginaw Valley State University on Saturday Mar. 26, 2016.

GVSU baseball goes 2-1 in three-game road trip to Wisconsin-Parkside

March 20, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Junior Matt Williams against Northwood University on Wednesday April 13, 2016.

GVSU baseball drops three of the last four games at Russmatt Invitational to finish 5-5

March 16, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Taylor Parmley (14) takes the ball up. GVSU Women’s Basketball defeated Northwood in the Fieldhouse Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2016.

GVSU women’s basketball eliminated in Round of 32 by undefeated Ashland, 77-62

March 13, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Infielder Anthony Villar runs off the field between innings against Saginaw Valley State University on Saturday Mar. 26, 2016.

GVSU baseball wins four of first six games of spring break trip

March 13, 2017

GVSU women’s hoops beats Northwood 68-55 in first round of GLIAC Tournament

March 2, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Connor Glick, pictured during the game against Saginaw Valley on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

GVSU baseball opens 2017 with four wins

February 27, 2017
Piper Tucker (11) takes the opening tip of the game during the game vs. Northwood inside the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

GVSU women’s basketball defeats Ferris State 68-49, ends regular season

February 27, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Seniors from the womens basketball team are celebrated before the game against Northern Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 inside the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale.

GVSU women’s basketball seniors reflect on careers, unique bond

February 23, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Junior Matt Williams against Northwood University on Wednesday April 13, 2016.

GVSU baseball 2017 preview

February 23, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Seniors from the womens basketball team are celebrated before the game against Northern Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 inside the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale.

Langs’ late game heroics complete two-game home sweep

February 20, 2017
The Laker bench celebrates a three pointer during the game vs. Northwood inside the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

GVSU women’s basketball to rely on defense for deep playoff run

February 16, 2017

Quick hits: Starks earns GLIAC Player of the Week

February 16, 2017
Head coach Mike Williams and Assistant Head Coach Phil Sayers talk on the bench during the game vs. Northwood inside the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

GVSU women’s hoops goes 2-0 at home in weekend series

February 13, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Head coach Jeff Hosler directs his team. Grand Valleys womens soccer team defeats #4 ranked Minnesota State by a score on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.

GVSU soccer signs 12 players for 2017 season

February 9, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Mike Williams looks on toward the play from the bench. GVSU Women’s Basketball defeated Ferris State University on Monday, Jan. 30, 2016.

GVSU women’s hoops splits with win over Wayne State, loss to Saginaw Valley State

February 6, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Students gather to speak with the Quidditch Club in the upstairs dining area of the Kirkhof Center for Campus Life Night 2.0 which takes place on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

Club quidditch team hosts first home tournament

February 2, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Piper Tucker (11) plays defense as her opponent tries to pass the ball. GVSU Women’s Basketball defeated Ferris State University on Monday, Jan. 30, 2016.

GVSU women’s hoops throttles Ferris State 85-38

February 2, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Piper Tucker agaisnt Rochester College on Friday Nov. 18, 2016

GVSU women’s hoops escapes with win over Northern Michigan in two-game split

January 30, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Taylor Parmley (14) drives the ball into the paint during the game inside the Fieldhouse Arena as Grand Valley squares off against SVSU on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The Lakers took the victory with a final score of 63-57.

GVSU women’s basketball’s Taylor Parmley enjoying success after rough freshman season

January 26, 2017

GVSU women’s hoops dominates Wayne State, escapes SVSU in weekend action

January 23, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Jenn DeBoer (4) posts up to shoot. GVSU Womens Basketball lost to Truman State 69-74 on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

Freshman Jenn DeBoer progressing quickly for GVSU women’s hoops

January 19, 2017
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Head coach Mike Williams watches a play unfold as the Lakers square off against the Timberwolves of Northwood University in Allendale on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016.

GVSU women’s hoops splits two-game road trip

January 16, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Cassidy Boensch agaisnt Rochester College on Friday Nov. 18, 2016

Cassidy Boensch proving to be a force for GVSU women’s hoops

January 12, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Forward Taylor Parmley on Saturday Nov. 19, 2015.

GVSU women’s hoops goes 3-1 over holiday break

January 9, 2017

Quick hits: Foley named finalist for Athlete of the Year

December 12, 2016

Column: One game won’t define legacy of 2016 GVSU soccer senior class

December 12, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye Piper Tucker agaisnt Rochester College on Friday Nov. 18, 2016

GVSU women’s hoops upset by Hillsdale, escapes Walsh in overtime

December 12, 2016

Friday night futbol – Monday, Oct. 3

December 8, 2016

Last soccer recap – Monday, Dec. 5

December 8, 2016

Soccer seniors – Thursday, Nov. 10

December 8, 2016

GVSU soccer falls short of fourth straight national championship

December 4, 2016

GVSU misses out on fourth straight national championship

December 4, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye The Grand Valley State Lakers celebrate after the third goal of the semi finals scored by Kendra Stauffer during the first half of the game on Thursday Dec. 1, 2016.

GVSU downs Columbus State 3-0 in semifinal

December 2, 2016
GVL/Archive - Womens Soccer championship in Louisville, KY on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010.

Former players reflect on building GVSU soccer’s dynasty

December 1, 2016

Column: A GVSU womens soccer fan travel guide

November 28, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Bailey Cairnduff (34) sprints up court. The Lakers down the Timberwolves of Northwood University in Allendale with a final score of 71-47 Jan. 24, 2016.

GVSU women’s hoops win two games in Puerto Rico

November 28, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Madz Ham (9) reacts to the first goal of the game scored by Marti Corby (13) during the game versus Central Missouri on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU soccer preparing for bout with Columbus State in Final Four

November 28, 2016

GVSU clinches berth in NCAA Final Four with two weekend wins

November 21, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - GVSU Womens Soccer won 2-0 against Missouri St. Louis on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

GVSU soccer to host Truman State in regional final

November 17, 2016

GVSU women’s basketball splits first two games of 2016 season

November 14, 2016

GVSU soccer defeats Missouri-St. Louis 2-0 in Regional Semifinals

November 14, 2016
GVL/Mackenzie Bush - Seniors from the womens soccer team pose for a photo inside of the Fieldhouse Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

GVSU senior class gears up for final playoff run

November 10, 2016
GVL/Emily Frye - Janae Langs (20) shoots a three pointer to keep the Lakers lead against Indiana University on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015.

2016 GVSU women’s basketball preview

November 10, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - Danny Smith (3) handles the puck. GVSU Men’s D2 Hockey defeated Ferris State University with a score of 8-1 on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2016.

GVSU DII hockey sweeps Lindenwood-Belleville

November 7, 2016

GVSU soccer wins 2016 GLIAC tournament

November 7, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Alexis Dandridge (29). The Lakers defeat the Panthers of Ohio Dominican with a final score of 4-0 on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU defeats Northern Michigan 6-0 in GLIAC tournament round one

November 3, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Marti Corby (13). The Lakers square off against the Dragons of Tiffin University Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 and win with a final score of 10-0 at Lubbers Stadium.

GVSU ends regular season with 3-1 over Ferris State

October 31, 2016

Column: 2016 World Series features a historic matchup

October 27, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Clare Carlson (7) moves the ball up field. The Lakers defeat the Panthers of Ohio Dominican with a final score of 4-0 on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Allendale.

Carlson making impact on both sides of the ball for GVSU soccer

October 27, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff #5 Kendra Stauffer

GVSU soccer shuts out Northwood, SVSU

October 24, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Alexis Mencotti

The journey of Alexis Mencotti

October 20, 2016

GVSU soccer defeats Ohio Dominican, Findlay

October 17, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Marti Corby (13). The Lakers square off against the Dragons of Tiffin University Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 and win with a final score of 10-0 at Lubbers Stadium.

GVSU soccer’s Marti Corby finding different ways to contribute

October 13, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Clare Carlson (7) carries the ball out of Grand Valleys zone. The Lakers square off against the Eagles of Ashland University Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 and win with a final score of 5-0 in Allendale.

GVSU soccer goes 2-0 on weekend road trip

October 10, 2016

Column: Recent tragedies show sports are more than just a game

October 3, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Dani Johnson (16) and company celebrate a Laker goal. The Lakers square off against the Dragons of Tiffin University Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 and win with a final score of 10-0 at Lubbers Stadium.

GVSU soccer sweeps two GLIAC opponents

October 3, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Madz Ham (9) and Jayma Martin (12) celebrate a Grand Valley goal. The Lakers defeat the Panthers of Ohio Dominican with a final score of 4-0 on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU women’s soccer to host first ever match at Lubbers Stadium

September 29, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Gabriella Mencotti (20) handles the ball and looks to pass. The Lakers defeat the Panthers of Ohio Dominican with a final score of 4-0 on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU sweeps two upper peninsula opponents

September 26, 2016
GVSU finds recruiting pipeline in Northville High School

GVSU finds recruiting pipeline in Northville High School

September 22, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Clare Carlson (7) moves the ball up field. The Lakers defeat the Panthers of Ohio Dominican with a final score of 4-0 on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU beats SVSU, Ohio Dominican over weekend

September 19, 2016
GVL/Audra Gamble - Starting goalkeeper Jennifer Steinaway poses on Grand Valleys soccer field on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.

GV soccer goalie recharged after injury

September 15, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Gabriella Mencotti (20) drives toward Quincys net. Grand Valley squares off against Quincy in the second round of the womens soccer NCAA tournament Nov. 15 in Allendale. The Lakers take the victory with a final score of 6-0.

GVSU soccer sweeps two game Minnesota road trip

September 12, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Marti Corby races upfield toward Minnesotas net. Grand Valleys womens soccer team defeats #4 ranked Minnesota State by a score of 2-1 Sept. 13.

GV soccer splits series in California

September 8, 2016

Column: Debating the Colin Kaepernick national anthem controversy

September 1, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Lexi Pszanka of Minnesota State battles with Jayma Martin of Grand Valley. Grand Valleys womens soccer team defeats #4 ranked Minnesota State by a score of 2-1 Sept. 13.

Martin finds home with GVSU soccer

September 1, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Head coach Jeff Hosler directs his team. Grand Valleys womens soccer team defeats #4 ranked Minnesota State by a score of 2-1 Sept. 13.

GVSU soccer eyeing fourth straight national championship

August 29, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye Lubbers Stadiums new score board on Wednesday Aug. 17, 2016

Addition of video board, Tailgate Village look to enhance football fan experience

August 23, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - Tim Selgo speaks from the podium. The Tim W. Selgo showcase was held in the Fieldhouse Arena Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2016.

GVSU wins Presidents’ Trophy and Directors’ Cup for 2015-16 year

July 12, 2016
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.

GVSU seeks top talent at Sound Mind Sound Body Football Camp

June 6, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - Alex Young (12) watches after hitting the ball. Grand Valley Men’s Baseball lost to Walsh college 3-4 in the first game but won 15-8 in the second game.

GVSU baseball crowned GLIAC champions

May 16, 2016
Two GVSU athletes take home GLIAC Commissioner’s Award

Two GVSU athletes take home GLIAC Commissioner’s Award

May 9, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Robert Klein (13) carries the ball upfield and along the sideline. Grand Valleys mens club soccer team falls to GRFC with a final score of 2-0 on Friday, April 15, 2016.

GVSU falls 2-0 to GRFC

April 18, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Grand Valleys club soccer team sqaures off against Notre Dame University Oct. 11.

GVSU soccer club to host Grand Rapids F.C.

April 14, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - Darrell Gregorio Head coach Charlie Link (left), Tyler Stoller (middle), and assistant coach Darrell Gregorio (right).

Three GVSU members compete at ACHA All-Star Challenge

April 7, 2016
Column: Tigers could still be World Series contenders

Column: Tigers could still be World Series contenders

April 7, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - Eric Garvelink

GVSU grad Abdoo earns spot on GRFC

April 4, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Alexandra Amos (left) and Alex Taylor (right) pose for a photo outside of Grand Valley’s Kirkhof Center on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

GVSU women’s golf aided by Canadian duo

March 31, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye

GVSU Division II hockey bounced in ACHA semifinals

March 24, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Head Coach Jamie Detillion

GVSU baseball goes 2-1 at regional crossover tournament

March 21, 2016
GVSU falters in tough match against Western Michigan

GVSU falters in tough match against Western Michigan

March 17, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye Sophomore Alex van de Steenoven gets ready to return the serve on Feb. 14, 2016.

GVSU men’s tennis build momentum in Florida

March 14, 2016
GVSUs Glick goes from walk-on to must-have catcher

GVSU’s Glick goes from walk-on to must-have catcher

March 3, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye Zach Anderson

GVSU wins three of four at Maryville Baseball Invite

February 29, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - Sandy Tenwalde

GVSU women’s hockey wins thrilling CCWHA final

February 25, 2016
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