GVSU Men's Basketball Faces Davenport in Final Regular Season Road Game

Lakers look to solidify position heading into GLIAC tournament

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

The Grand Valley State Lakers men's basketball team traveled to Caledonia, Michigan, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to face Davenport University in their final regular season road game. GVSU entered the contest with a 20-6 overall record and a 13-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), placing them in third place in the league standings. The game represented a key opportunity for Grand Valley State to build momentum as they approach the postseason.

Why it matters

The Lakers have consistently demonstrated strong play throughout the year, and a victory over Davenport would further boost their confidence and potentially improve their seeding in the upcoming GLIAC tournament. The outcome in Caledonia held significance for both teams as they strive for postseason success.

The details

Fans had multiple options for following the action, with streaming video available through FloHoops and audio coverage on Thunder 107.3. The event was initially added to the GVSU calendar on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by GVSU Athletics and was last updated on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., indicating ongoing coordination and preparation for the matchup.

  • The game against Davenport was played on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • Tip-off was scheduled for 7:30 PM at the Davenport Student Center.

The players

Grand Valley State Lakers

The men's basketball team from Grand Valley State University, a public university located in Allendale, Michigan.

Davenport University

A private university located in Caledonia, Michigan, that the Grand Valley State Lakers men's basketball team faced in their final regular season road game.

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What’s next

The outcome in Caledonia held significance for both teams as they strive for postseason success. The Lakers' performance would not only impact their GLIAC standings but also shape their confidence and preparation for the challenges ahead in the conference tournament.

The takeaway

This game was a crucial test for the Grand Valley State Lakers as they navigated the final stretch of the regular season. A victory over Davenport would further boost the Lakers' confidence and potentially improve their seeding in the upcoming GLIAC tournament, setting them up for a strong postseason run.