The Grand Valley State women's lacrosse team embarks on a key road trip to face Concordia-St. Paul and Northern Michigan this weekend. GVSU leads the GLIAC with a strong conference performance, winning five straight games. Key players include Karleigh Rothe, named Defensive Player of the Week, and Gracie Bancroft, who scored a hat trick against Davenport. The Lakers previously defeated both opponents earlier this season, including a 9-4 win over Northern Michigan. CSP, struggling with three consecutive losses, is seeking to rebound at home while the Wildcats look to maintain momentum.

By the Numbers
  • GVSU has a record of 5-7 overall and 4-0 in the GLIAC.
  • Karleigh Rothe recorded 7 groundballs and 4 caused turnovers in the last two victories.
  • Josie Lakosky from NMU leads the GLIAC with 84 points and 62 goals.
State of Play
  • GVSU is on a five-game winning streak, four of which are in the conference.
  • CSP has dropped three straight games and is currently 4-8 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
  • Northern Michigan, with a record of 3-1 in league play, is one game behind GVSU.
What's Next

GVSU aims to maintain its lead in the GLIAC with wins against CSP and NMU. Meanwhile, CSP looks to halt its losing streak against a formidable GVSU squad. Northern Michigan also has a chance to close the gap with a win over GVSU.

Bottom Line

This weekend's matches are critical for GVSU to solidify their top position and for CSP and NMU to improve their standings. The performance of key players will play a pivotal role in the outcomes of these games.