Jan. 15, 2005

Box Score

Allendale, Mich. - Junior forward Jeff Grauzer hit two free throws with 4.7 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 59-59 and the Lakers then outscored the Chargers 12-4 in overtime to claim a 71-63 GLIAC victory. GVSU improves to 11-4 overall and 5-2 in GLIAC action.

GVSU jumped out to a 15-4 lead just five minutes into the game, but Hillsdale went on a 23-5 run to take a 27-20 lead. Brian Arnold, who scored a career-high 12 points in the first half, hit a bucket with two seconds left in the first half to pull the Lakers within five at the half (31-26). Courtney James gave Grand Valley State a 34-33 lead with a three-pointer at the 17:16 mark of the second half, but Hillsdale built another six point lead (51-45) with 9:47 left. Grauzer pulled GVSU to within two (54-52) with a layup and Jamerson tied the game four the fourth time with a jumper at the 3:05 mark. Hillsdale built a 58-55 lead on a pair of free throws by Drew Powell. Courtney James scored a quick layup to pull GVSU within one (58-57), but Charger center Cory Coe was able to make just one of two foul shots with eight seconds left to set up the final play. Grauzer was just 1-for-4 from the line on the night until the final seconds.

Back to back jumpers by Jamerson put GVSU up 67-63 and Grauzer scored a layup to give the Lakers a 69-63 lead. James added a pair of free throws for the final margin. GVSU shot 50.9 percent for the game and outrebounded Hillsdale 37-27.

Jamerson scored a team-high 15 points, all in the second half, while Marcus Wallace chipped in 13 points. Brian Arnold scored a career-high 12 points, all in the first half. Callistus Eziukwu scored eight points and pulled down 15 rebounds, while Courtney James chipped in 11 points and dished out eight assists.

Grand Valley State will host Grace Bible College Monday (Jan. 17) at 7 p.m.