GVSU falters late in loss at rival Saginaw Valley State
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It didn’t take long for Jonathon Jennings and Saginaw Valley State University to show they were ready to play for a piece of the GLIAC North division title.
It did take Charles Johnson and Grand Valley State University until the second half, but even a 45-point half wasn’t enough to carry the Lakers to a win.
While GVSU (8-3, 7-3 GLIAC) spotted the Cardinals (8-3, 7-3 GLIAC) a 28-point lead in the first half, the team eventually took a 52-48 lead late in the fourth quarter on a Mike Ratay touchdown run.
But the defense could not hold as Saginaw Valley State put together a seven-play, 54-second drive culminating in a Jennings touchdown to Jeff Janis, handing the Lakers a heartbreaking, 55-52 defeat.
Johnson and the GVSU offense woke up in the second half after sleepwalking through the first. Quarterback Isiah Grimes, who threw two interceptions in the first half, paired with Johnson to key the GVSU run.
Grimes finished the game 21-of-37 for 371 yards and four touchdowns, all of which went to Johnson.
The senior receiver, playing what is likely his final game at GVSU, went out in monstrous fashion. Johnson caught 10 passes for 198 yards, out-dueling his Saginaw Valley State counter part Janis.
However, it was Janis and the Cardinals who got the last laugh. Along with the game-winning score, Janis caught 10 passes for 165 yards and another score, along with a rushing touchdown in the first quarter.
Jennings and the Saginaw Valley State offense could not be contained in the first half, as the junior scored touchdowns throwing, running and receiving.
The second half proved different as the GVSU defense mounted an almost-improbable effort in the near-comeback. Despite playing without starters at safety and corner back, the Lakers could not contain the Jennings-Janis duo when it needed to late.
The loss effectively eliminates the Lakers from NCAA Division II playoff contention and ends their season with a loss to Saginaw Valley State for the first time since 2004.
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Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.
Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season
Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.
GVL / Archive GVSU's Breland Hogan rises and fires over three defenders last season.
GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.
GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library
Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.
GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom
GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.
Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.
Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.
GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.
GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.
GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.
GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Katie Martin points to her teammate after safely reaching second base.
GVL / Robert Mathews Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction.
GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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