ALLENDALE, Mich. -- Grand Valley State University alumni, family, and friends in many parts of the country will gather at viewing parties Saturday to watch the Lakers in the NCAA Division II championship football game.
In Michigan, parties are scheduled at restaurants in Allendale, Grand Rapids, Canton, Lansing, Muskegon and Stevensville. Laker fans will also gather in Austin, Texas; Charleston, S.C.; Chicago; New York City; Phoenix; Minneapolis; Santa Monica, California; Seattle; Tampa, Fla.; and Washington, D.C.
The Lakers meet the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats at noon in Florence, Ala. The game will be televised by ESPN2 at noon eastern time. An updated listing of locations and contact information for the TV viewing parties can be found online at www.gvsu.edu/lakerfootball. The game will be broadcast on radio on the Grand Valley Sports Network (GVSN) throughout Michigan.
"Even if they can't make it to Florence, we want Lakers everywhere to have a chance to see the game and support their team," said Chris Barbee, GVSU director of Alumni Relations. "Grand Valley alumni around Michigan and where our GVSU Alumni Clubs are organized will host viewing parties at local sports bars and restaurants."
Laker spirit items will be distributed to partygoers. Attendees will be responsible for the cost of their own food and beverages. For more information, call the Alumni Relations office at (800) 558-0541.
