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The Grand Valley State University women’s basketball team went toe-to-toe with GLIAC foe Michigan Tech University this past Saturday night.
Unfortunately for GVSU, they found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreboard, dropping a 69-58 decision to Michigan Tech (15-6, 13-4 GLIAC).
“I thought we really fought hard,” said head coach Janel Burgess. “Our effort was definitely there. In the end, it was a difference of who knocked down shots.”
In the first half, the Lakers went back-and-forth with the Huskies, matching every shot they would make, and vice versa. Although both squads were under 40 percent shooting for the half, the sporadic pace gave GVSU a 31-30 advantage heading into halftime.
“We played with a lot of energy in the first half,” said sophomore Kat LaPrairie, who chipped in with 12 points and four rebounds. “I thought we knocked down shots, and we did a good job of keeping tempo in the first half.”
Unfortunately, the second half would be a different story for GVSU, as the Lakers were unable to keep pace with Michigan Tech and would eventually be unable to make up the deficit.
“The amount of hustle plays that Tech made down the stretch was big for them,” Burgess said. “We couldn’t contain them during some points of the game. Contesting three’s was also an issue.”
Shooting percentages was the telltale stat in the second half as the Lakers couldn’t keep up with Michigan Tech, shooting only 38 percent from the field. Meanwhile, the Huskies shot 50 percent from the field, as well as hitting on 5-of-7 from three-point range in the second half.
“We just couldn’t seem to get stops in the second half,” LaPrairie said. “I think our flow on offense was jarred from our inability to get stops on defense as well.”
GVSU also had issues with controlling the ball. Michigan Tech forced 13 Laker turnovers, which resulted in 16 points off of turnovers for the Huskies.
“That was huge,” said senior Briauna Taylor, who for the 14th time this season led the Lakers in scoring, tallying 17 points. “We have to take care of the ball. I know we can beat them, and I can’t wait to play them again.”
GVSU finally returns home after four straight games on the road. GVSU went 2-2 on during the four game stretch, including a win 67-56 win over Northern Michigan University on Thursday. Taylor and LaPrairie were once again the top scorers for the Lakers in that game, as Taylor scored 15 points and LaPrairie added 13 points.
“It’s going to be a battle with every game you play in this league,” Burgess said. “We ran into somewhat of a buzz saw here in Houghton, but we will get back into the gym and gear up for Thursday’s game.”
This upcoming Thursday at 8 p.m., GVSU will face fellow GLIAC foe Lake Superior State University (5-16, 4-13 GLIAC).
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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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