ALLENDALE, MICH. – The GVSU women's basketball team plays one final game this weekend to close out 2024. The Lakers square off against Northwood at 3:00 in Midland before the holiday break.
 
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The Lakers are 11-1 this season, suffering their first loss on Tuesday at the hands of Ohio State. GVSU fell 82-57 to the Buckeyes to finish off a 2-1 roadtrip. They previously defeated Quincy (73-58) and Drury (104-63) earlier on the trip. This is the fourth straight season that the Lakers have started 11-1 or better, beginning 27-1, 17-1, and 15-1 over the last three seasons. The top-ranked Lakers have the nation's eighth best scoring defense, allowing 51.7 points a game, and they also boast the nation's ninth best offense, scoring 80.9 a contest.
 
In last season's matchup at Northwood, the Lakers survived with a 75-71 victory. GVSU led by as much as nine points in the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves battled back to take a lead with 2:30 to play. GVSU responded with a 7-2 run to close out the game and pick up the win. Five Lakers scored in double-figures, led by Paige Vanstee's 14. Abrie Cabana and Ellie Droste both had 13 points, while Nicole Kamin had 12, and Rylie Bisballe had a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double.
 
Northwood has started the season 3-7, but two of the wins have come over top-25 opponents, both in Midland. They defeated then number 10 Ashland by 11, and on Friday they beat #22 Northern Michigan by 18. Northwood has three players tallying double-figure points, with Lea Holmes scoring 15.4, Maeve St. John averaging 15.3, and Maddie Voelker adding 13.6 a game. The Timberwolves play much better at home, entering Sunday 3-1 in Midland, compared to 0-6 on the road.
 
How to Follow
Sunday's game will be available to follow along with via live stats and live stream. You can also tune in on the radio on The Ticket (106.1 FM/1340 AM) Thunder Country (107.3 FM). For full coverage follow along on social media @gvsuwbb and online at GVSUlakers.com.