ALLENDALE, Mich. – After nearly two weeks off, the Grand Valley State Lakers showed no rust in Thursday's conference opener against Concordia-St. Paul, dominating the Golden Bears, 21-2.  GVSU posted 21 goals off of 32 shots, with seven different Lakers recording multiple goals.
 
GVSU wasted no time getting on the board, adding three goals in as many minutes, from Sophie Conroy, Molly Bursinger and Maddy Champagne.  After the lone goal of the half by CSP, the Lakers would go on a convincing 13-0 run. 
 
Freshman Champagne met her new career-high with six goals and seven points.  Conroy and Bursinger each recorded a hat trick, while Kate DeYoung, Olivia Esposito, Maggie Hammer and America Vizcaino each netted a pair in the double-digit W.  Champagne controlled a team-high five draws as Bursinger led the Lakers with three caused turnovers. 
 
The Laker defense put on a show, allowing just one shot in the first half.  GVSU posted a near-perfect second half until a late effort by Katie Moynihan found its way into the back of the net.  Goalkeeper Payton Neil earned the win with three saves and Audrey Maloney added a couple in the final 18 minutes. 
 
GVSU improves their record to four wins and one loss, with a perfect GLIAC record of 1-0.  Since the 2013 season, the Lakers have never been defeated in the conference opener.  The Lakers and Golden Bears will again take the field at the GVSU Lacrosse Stadium this Saturday at 11 a.m.