ALLENDALE, MICH. – The top-ranked Grand Valley State women's basketball team is back on the court this weekend, two weeks after their opening slate of games. They travel to Ohio to play Walsh and Ohio Dominican on Saturday and Sunday.
 
Walsh: Live Stats | Video | Saturday | 7:00
Ohio Dominican: Live Stats | Video | Sunday | 3:00
 
The Lakers began the season two weeks ago at the tip-off classic in Missouri, defeating Missouri Western State and West Texas A&M. They beat the Griffons 83-61, then won 73-59 over the Buffs. Paige VanStee led the way with 17 points and 6.5 boards, adding seven steals. MacKenzie Bisballe (15.5) and Ava Scanlon (11.5) both averaged double-figures for the weekend, with Bisballe adding seven boards a game and Scanlon shooting 8-14 from the floor. Nicole Kamin and Avery Zeinstra each scored in double-figures in one of the games.
 
Grand Valley State met up with both teams last season in Allendale, with the Lakers coming away victorious in both. They defeated Walsh 85-41, then took down Ohio Dominican by the score of 94-43. The Laker defense forced 25 turnovers in both contests and held both opponents to under 30% shooting from the field.
 
Saturday will be the season-opener for Walsh. They went 9-19 a season ago and were picked to finish 10^th in the GMAC preseason poll. The Cavaliers are under the direction of first-year head coach Johnny Montello, an assistant coach previously for the school. Walsh returns two of their top four scorers from a season ago in sophomore Mallory Oddo and senior Kiley Dyrlund. The Lakers and Cavs have met seven times in their histories, with GVSU leading the series 6-1.
 
Picked to finish ninth in the GMAC preseason poll, the Panthers of Ohio Dominican return one All-GMAC player from last year, senior guard Sarah Ochs. Second-year coach Brianna Sims helped the Panthers win five more games in her first season than the season prior, and led them to a win over top-five Gannon on the road. The Lakers lead the all-time series over the Panthers, 6-2.
 
How to Follow
Both games this weekend will be available to follow along with via live stats or live stream through FloSports. For full coverage, follow along on social media @gvsuwbb and online at GVSUlakers.com.