GVSU Men's Basketball Lights Up Sweet 16 With Thrilling Showings!
A last-second shot by Michigan Tech doomed the Lakers in an exciting but heartbreaking NCAA tournament game.
After a thrilling win over Ashland, the Grand Valley State men's basketball team saw its season come to an end in the second round of the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Lakers lost 69-67 to Michigan Tech on Sunday, March 15, in North Canton, Ohio. GVSU led 67-65 in the final seconds but Michigan Tech's Marcus Tomashek hit a 3-pointer with 2 seconds remaining.
He was fouled and made the free throw for a two-point lead. More: Nicole Kamin's buzzer-beater, Zeinstra's sharp shooting leads GVSU to NCAA regional final The Lakers had one last shot but Jalen Charity's 3-point attempt was off the mark. GVSU finished the season 26-7.
Michigan Tech improved to 28-6 and advanced to the regional final. Mason Docks led GVSU in scoring with 15 points on 4-of-9 shooting with two three-pointers, two assists, and two rebounds. David Wilkerson scored 14 points and grabbed five rebounds on 6-of-8 shooting from the field.
Trevor Smith Jr. netted 11 points and dished out four assists on 4-of-10 shooting from the field. Jalen Charity added eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks.