Briefs

Sports Briefs

GVL Staff
Jan 23, 2012

Bush named National Swimmer of the Week

Grand Valley State University senior Carly Bush was named the www.collegeswimming.com National Swimmer of the Week on Jan. 19 for her performances in the pool last week.

Bush set three pool records in the Lakers’ 159-74 victory over the University of Findlay.

The senior’s first record came during the 1,000-yard freestyle when she shattered the previous record by almost six seconds with a time of 10 minutes, 16.22 seconds.

Bush followed up her performance in 1,000-yard freestyle by eclipsing the 200-yard butterfly record with a time a mark of 2:06.49

Finishing off the meet, Bush helped the 800-yard freestyle relay team set a pool record of 7:49.34.

GVSU will be back in action on Feb. 8 at the GLIAC Championships in Jenison, Mich.

Demers receives promotion

Grand Valley State University women’s soccer coach David DiIanni announced that Erica Demers has been promoted to associate head coach.

Demers has been a part of GVSU soccer program for the past seven years, during which GVSU has compiled a 145-9-12 record.

As an assistant coach, she has guided offensive stars including former NCAA Division II Player of the Year Katy Tafler and current juniors Ashley Botts and Kayla Addison.

With the promotion to associate head coach, Demers will coordinate recruiting efforts and facilitate soccer camps throughout the year. She will also continue to work with the Laker front line.

GVSU finished the season as the national runner-up with an overall record of 20-1-4.

M. Basketball

GLIAC North Standings

Ferris State (7-3)

Michigan Tech (7-3)

Northwood (6-4)

GVSU (6-5)

Saginaw Valley (5-5)

Northern Mich. (4-6)

Lake Superior (3-7)

W. Basketball

GLIAC North Standings