ALLENDALE, Mich. – The No. 3 Grand Valley State Lakers earned their ninth consecutive clean sheet with a 3-0 win over the Northwood Timberwolves Friday (Oct. 25) night in GLIAC action at the GVSU Soccer Field. GVSU improves to 12-1 on the season and 5-0 in GLIAC play.
Riko Sagara scored twice to lead the Laker attack while
Sydney O'Donnell provided a goal and assist in the win. After
Ava Cook drew a penalty in the 17', Sagara calmly converted to give the Lakers the lead. That 1-0 score line would hold until halftime. In the 53' it was O'Donnell's lofted cross after a foul set up a set piece for the Lakers that Sagara would soar in and head home to double the advantage.
Just past the hour mark, O'Donnell would turn from provider to goal scorer when she collected a loose ball in the box and finished into the far corner to round out the scoring. O'Donnell has now recorded nine points over the last six games from her outside back position.
The Lakers play their final home game of the regular season on Sunday (Oct. 27) when they host Ferris State at 1:00 PM. The 2009 team will be honored for the ten-year reunion of their National Championship during halftime as the Lakers celebrate alumni day. The match will air on ESPN3 and GVSULakers.com will provide live stats.
