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In front of a packed Kelly Family Sports Center, Grand Valley State University’s men’s Lacrosse team handed Davenport University a hard fought 16-14 defeat.
“It was a great back and forth battle, there were lots of forced turnovers, lots of goals in transition, and lots of back and forth battling,” said senior Jake Seiler. “It was a physical game and it was back and forth the whole game.”
The game, which was recently scheduled and played as a benefit game, was played to help raise money for the Seiler family, who recently lost their family home to a fire.
“It was back and forth until halftime when we were tied 9-9,” Seiler said. “We were able to build a little bit of a lead, I think it was about 15-10 and then they ended up having a few goal run.”
The close game came as no surprise to the Lacrosse community as over half of the recent games between the two teams have been decided in overtime.
Even though the game was played against cross-town rivals, the fan turnout exceeded all expectations.
“It was absolutely insane how many people were there,” Seiler said. “We moved our benches that we normally sit on which are four-row benches and we had about forty yards of them on the track. We stacked them on the track so we had those full, the stands were full, and there were people standing. I have never seen the stands that full ever.”
For Seiler and his family, the turnout and the donations were completely overwhelming.
“It is just humbling, awesome, and a blessing, and it’s so hard to put it into words how lucky I am to be a part of the lacrosse community in West Michigan,” Seiler said. “It’s such a tight community and even between two rivals like Davenport and us to see the commentary and sportsmanship between the teams and how many people came out to support us.”
In the coming days, the Seiler family will be moving into a cottage on Lake Macatawa, which they can live in free of charge until their house can be rebuilt.
Seiler and his family want the public to know how thankful they are for all the generosity they have experienced in the past week.
“I just want them to know how grateful I am to be a part of such a great community,” Seiler said. “I just want everyone to know how wonderful everyone has been and how humbling it has been to see how great people can be and how people can come together for a great cause.”
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Pictures of the Year 2012-2013
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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