April 15, 2008

Ashland, Ohio - Grand Valley State shot a second-round score of 293 and went on to claim top honors at the Ashland Invitational with a 36-hole team score of 595 (+19). The Lakers' 293 second-round score was the low team score of the tournament. GVSU erased a four-shot defecit to Ferris State after day one to claim a seven-shot victory. The Lakers will next be in action April 19 & 20 at the third and final Great Lakes Regional. GVSU is currently ranked #1 in the latest NCAA DII Great Lakes Regional rankings.

Senior Josh Orler shot the low second-round score (71) and finished third oveall with a 36-hole total of 147. Junior Tyler Hering carded a 72 on day two and finished tied for fifth overall with a 148. Freshman Mike Basinski finished tied for 10th with a two-day total of 151, while sophomore Matt Malloure finished tied for 15th with a 153. Sophomore Josh Burt finished tied for 18th wit a 154. Junior Matt Johnson finished tied for seventh playing as an individual with a 150.