January 22, 2005
Men’s Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SVSU DROPS 75-65 DECISION AT LSSU

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State suffered a minor setback on Saturday, 75-65, to the Lakers of Lake Superior State further tightening the GLIAC North picture. The Cardinals drop to 8-10 overall and 3-6 in the GLIAC North, while LSSU improves to 6-12 overall and 2-7 in conference play. The key for the Lakers was their shooting and rebounding. LSSU shot 49.2 percent for the game while SVSU hit just 37.7 percent of their shots. In addition, LSSU held a 49-32 edge on the glass.
     Senior Kenny Nether (Southfield, Mich./Canton) dropped in 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field. He also grabbed eight boards and recorded three steals in 30 minutes. Senior Anthony Parker (Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores) tossed in 11 points on 5-of-13 from the floor in 30 minutes. Freshman Chris Johnston (Clarkston, Mich.) added eight points and five boards in 15 minutes and was 4-of-5 from inside the arc. Freshman Brandon Ball (Grand Rapids, Mich./Union) was 3-of-6 from behind the arc and finished with nine points. SVSU had a season-low three turnovers in the game.
  
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