ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State survived a 22-point effort by Lake Superior State senior Maria Blazejewski and defeated LSSU 73-53 Thursday.

GVSU (16-6 overall, 12-6 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) outscored LSSU 24-6 from behind the arc to decide the contest. Dani Crandall totaled 12 points and eight rebounds to lead four double-figure scorers for GVSU.

Blazejewski also led LSSU (5-17 overall, 4-14 GLIAC) in rebounds with nine. Kandace Crittendon added 11 points and five rebounds. LSSU shot 35 percent from the field, including 2-of-11 from behind the arc, and made 9-of-17 free throws. The Lakers committed 21 turnovers, but out-rebounded GVSU, 38-36.

Grand Valley State shot 53.8 percent from the field during the first half to build a 41-32 lead. GVSU shot 46.2 percent from the field, including 8-of-20 from behind the arc, and made 17-of-24 free throws for the game. The Lakers put the contest out of reach with approximately six minutes remaining.

LSSU plays at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ferris State.

GVSU vs. LSSU Boxscore