GOLD FALL IN SECOND GAME OF THE YOUNG SEASON

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (Nov. 8, 2026) – The Grand Rapids Gold (0-2) fell 120-114 to the Sioux Falls Skyforce (2-0) in the second game of the young season at Van Andel Arena on Sunday. The Gold trailed close throughout the game, but two clutch trips to the free throw line by Skyforce big man Vlad Goldin sealed the win for the visitors in the final minute. 

TCU grad Emanuel Miller led the scoring effort for the Gold with a 27-point, 11-rebound double-double with just one three-pointer made, shooting an efficient 10-13 from the field. Point guard Boopie Miller notched his second straight 20+ point game, adding 21 points in the effort. Forward Coleman Hawkins added another double-double to the Gold box score, to the tune of 12 points and 12 assists. 

Miami grad Trey Donaldson led the Skyforce on both ends, scoring 29 points, including five three-pointers, and grabbing four steals. His former Michigan teammate Vlad Goldin added a 19-point, 12-rebound double-double. Guard Tyon Grant-Foster added a double-double of his own off the bench, contributing 18 points and 14 rebounds in just 20 minutes of game time.