The defending National Champion and pre-season national number 1 Grand Valley State University came to Tiffin Sunday and proved that they are worthy of the national hype. With one loss on the season the Lakers arrived in Tiffin ranked #3 in the national polls and flexed their muscles on their way to a 5-0 victory.

Freshman Samantha Ortenzi continued her starting roll in goal for Tiffin and was incredibly busy. Andrea Strauss started in net for the Lakers and her day was much les hectic. Ortenzi faced 31 shots, letting in 5 while saving 14. Strauss had 0 saves while facing 0 shots. The Laker defense did not let Tiffin mount much pressure which afforded the light work for Strauss. Grand Valley also dominated corner kicks as well with 13 compared to Tiffin's 0.

Grand Valley jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first half off of goals by Gabbie Guibord and 2 from Katie Bounds who came off the bench for the Lakers and provided a huge spark. Three different Lakers assisted on the goals - Marti Corby, Shannon Quinn, and Tracey McCoy.

Half number 2 continued the script that was written in the first half, the difference being 2 goals as compared to 3 in the first half. Gabriella Mencotti and Marti Corby scored the goals on assists from Jenny Shaba and Kendra Stauffer.

Grand Valley improves to 9-1, 5-0 GLIAC. Tiffin falls to 2-7, 1-2 GLIAC. The Dragons get right back at it Tuesday with an afternoon match at Paradiso Athletic Fields with Findlay at 3 pm.