ALLENDALE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan football team was downstate to take on the nation's number two team Grand Valley State in a Saturday night clash under the lights at Lubbers Stadium. The Wildcats fell 49-17.

The game was one of the most run-dominant games you will see, as there were just five completions in the entire contest. The run games were looked to throughout the night, with NMU gaining 206 yards and GVSU rushing for 288. 

Vince Martin paced the ground attack for the Green and Gold with a career high 82 yards and a score. Elizin Rouse (55) and Jahi Wood (48) each found moments of success running the rock, while Tucker Welch also found the endzone on 16 yards. 

Defensively, Kade Manzo collected his second interception of his career while Tim Shannon led the team with eight tackles while also adding a pass breakup. 

Mike Karlen continued his perfect kicking season, knocking in his only FG attempt from 32 yards while converting 2-2 PAT's. 

The Lakers found scores from five different rushers and turned the Wildcats over three times with fumble recoveries. 


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The Wildcats return to the Superior Dome to face the Roosevelt Lakers on Saturday, October 19 in a first-ever meeting between Northern and the newest GLIAC squad.