Holland Reporter

The Grand Valley State men's basketball team faced a defeat against Ferris State on Thursday night, with the Lakers' record now standing at 6-7 for the season and 2-3 in the GLIAC. The game took place in Big Rapids, Michigan.

During the match, GVSU managed to shoot 30% from the field and 78% from the free throw line. They recorded 10 assists and six successful three-pointers. In contrast, Ferris State achieved a shooting percentage of 43% from the field and an 80% success rate from the free throw line, alongside 11 blocks and 20 assists. Ferris State also outperformed GVSU in rebounds, securing a total of 51 compared to GVSU's 35, including grabbing down 15 offensive rebounds. Despite these statistics, GVSU was able to force Ferris State into committing 16 turnovers while making off with 11 steals.

Jalen Charity emerged as a key player for the Lakers by matching his career-high score of 17 points on a shooting performance of six out of thirteen attempts; he also contributed five rebounds and three steals. Mason Docks added to the team's efforts with thirteen points including three successful three-pointers along with four rebounds. Shamus Thompson scored eight points and collected three rebounds while Trevon Gunter added seven points paired with three steals.

For Ferris State, Ethan Erickson led with nineteen points on five out of fifteen shooting attempts complemented by three made three-pointers. Mykel Bingham supported his team scoring sixteen points coupled with nine rebounds while Nathan Claerbaut contributed nine points alongside eight rebounds and eight blocks.

Looking ahead, the Lakers are set to play against Lake Superior State on Saturday, January 11th at Sault Ste Marie in Michigan where tipoff is scheduled for seven PM local time. Fans can catch this game streamed live via FloSports or listen through Thunder Country radio station at frequency one hundred seven point three FM.