Dec. 21, 2004

Box Score

Louisvillle, Kentucky - Grand Valley State dropped a 55-50 decision Monday night to Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lakers fall to 5-4 overall, while Bellarmine improves to 9-1. GVSU will play St. Joseph's College Tuesday at Bellarmine.

Grand Valley State led by as many as nine points and held on to a 30-25 lead at the half. However, Bellarmine regrouped and took their first lead at the 15:38 mark of the second half. BU built their own nine point lead in the second half and held on for the win. Grand Valley State suffered through a tough shooting night, connecting on just 33.8 percent from the floor, 0-9 from the three-point line and 4-12 from the charity stripe. Bellarmine hit on 7-12 from the three-point line.

Niki Reams led GVSU with 18 points, while freshman guard Crystal Zick chipped in 12 points.