Sept. 18, 2010

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Allendale, Mich. - Senior QB Kyle McMahon hit WR Jovonne Augustus for a touchdown in the final minute of the fourth quarter for the second time in as many weeks to lift the top-ranked Lakers to victory Saturday (Sept. 18) night before a crowd of 11,682 at Lubbers Stadium. McMahon's 10 yard TD pass to Augustus capped a 7-play, 66-yard drive in 2:35 and led GVSU to a 38-31 victory. GVSU improves to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in GLIAC action, while the Greyhounds fall to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in GLIAC play. Grand Valley State will hit the road for the first time this season next saturday (Sept. 24) with a 12 noon tilt at Findlay.

GVSU opened the game with a 13-play, 60-yard scoring drive capped by RB Justin Sherrod's 1 yard TD plunge on fourth-and-one. However, Indianapolis answered with a 10-play, 71-yard drive of its own to knot the game at 7-7. PK Jay Jandasek hit a 21 yard field goal at the 14:51 mark of the second quarter to give GVSU a 10-7 lead. Grand Valley State handed the Greyhounds a field goal after muffing a punt. The Laker defense held, but Aaron Puntarelli hit a 41 yard field goal to tie the game at 10-10.

GVSU's offense continued to roll, driving 61 yards in nine plays as McMahon hit WR Ryan Bass with a 22 yard TD pass. However, the PAT hit the upright and the Lakers took a 16-10 into the lockerroom. The Laker defense opened the second half with a three-and-out and the offense responded with a drive inside the UI 10 yard line, but McMahon fumbled on a QB keeper and the Greyhounds Nate Jackson raced 90 yards for the score and Puntarelli's PAT gave Indianapolis a 17-16 lead with 7:31 left in the third quarter. GVSU answered with a 4-play, 55-yard scoring drive, highlighted by a 39 yard pass and catch from McMahon to WR Greg Gay. McMahon finished the drive with a 15 yard TD run and then hit Gay with the two-point pass to give GVSU a 24-17 lead.

The Indianapolis offense continued play the short game and drove 79 yards in 13 plays for a score. The drive appeared to have stalled, but the Lakers were called for roughing the punter and UI took advantage with a Rob Doyle to Mar'Quone Edmonds 10 yard scoring pass. GVSU's special teams answered as redshirt freshman Chris Crawford returned the Indianapolis kickoff 73 yards to the Greyhound six yard line. McMahon finished the drive with a 3 yard TD run to give GVSU a 31-24 lead with 13:43 left in the game. GVSU picked off a Doyle pass on the Greyhounds next possession, but was unable to put more points on the board and left the door open for Indy. GVSU and Indianapolis traded punts and the Lakers found themselves inside their own 10 yard at the midway point of the final quarter following yet another Greyhound punt. Grand Valley State was unable to move the ball and Jandasek's punt traveled just 24 yards to the GV 24 yard line. Grand Valley State's defense forced the Greyhounds into a fourth-and-six play and appeared to deflect the fourth down pass, but UI's Brenden Williams hauled in the deflected pass and raced to the Laker six yard line. Paul Corsaro scored on the very next play and the PAT was good to tie the game at 31-31.

McMahon drove GVSU 66 yards in seven plays for the game-winner, completin 4-of-5 passes for 52 yards and toting the ball one time for six yards. For the game, McMahon completed 16-of-29 passes for 239 yards and two TDs, while rushing the ball eight times for 24 yards and two TDs. Sophomore RB Norman Shuford toted the ball five times for 54 yards, while Sherrod added 45 yards on 13 carries. Gay hauled in five passes for 80 yards and Ryan Bass caught three passes for 51 yards, including a key 22 yard reception on the game-winning drive. Sherrod and TE Tony Carreri each caught three passes for 33 yards, while Augustus caught two passes for 42 yards and the final TD. The Lakers rushed the ball 32 times for 140 yards, but lost three fumbles.

The Laker defense allowed the Greyhounds 255 yards of total offense, 109 on the ground and 146 through the air. Defensively, junior LB Zach Breen led the way with 11 tackles and an interception. Safety Erik Thompson added nine stops, while fellow safety Matt Bakker chipped in eight tackles. The Laker defense recorded a season-high three QB sacks (-26) and 11 tackles for loss (-44). CB Rob Carlisle also picked off a pass. Joumeel McLaurine rushed 17 times for 59 yards, while Doyle completed 15-of-30 passes for 146 yards and one TD. LB John Dury led the Indy defense with 11 stops.