Feb. 28, 2004

Box Score

Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State concluded the 2003-04 season with a 65-62 loss to Northern Michigan Saturday (Feb. 28) at the Fieldhouse Arena before 2,073. GVSU closes out the season 14-13 overall and 6-12 in GLIAC action.

The game was close throughout with 15 lead changes and seven ties. Northern Michigan built a 49-42 lead with 10:35 left, but GVSU held the Wildcats scoreless for seven minutes and took a 52-49 lead after a Courtney James jumper. NMU came right back and tied the game a t 52-52 on a Steve Watts three-point play. Billy Hill gave NMU a 55-54 lead with a deep three-pointer and Marco Volcy gave the Wildcats the lead for good (57-56) with a baseline jumper. Watts hit another three with shot clock running down to build on the lead (60-56). NMU hit four straight free throws to preserve the win.

Jerry Wallace led GVSU with 17 points and eight rebounds. Mike Hall added 13 points, while Brian Arnold added 11 and Marcus Wallace 10. The Lakers outrebounded NMU 40-32, including 20 offensive boards.