GVSU Quick Hits

Lanthorn Sports
Apr 7, 2019

GVSU Quick Hits

GVSU men’s tennis splits weekend series

The Grand Valley State men’s tennis squad split their weekend matches, defeating the Ashland Eagles 4-3 on Friday, April 5, before losing to Wayne State 6-1 on Saturday, April 6.

In the Ashland match, GVSU was able to claim victory due to the No. 1 doubles team of Sebastien Lescoulie and D.J. Colantone winning 6-3, as well as claiming victories in singles from Lescoulie (No. 1 spot), Jack Dausman (No. 3), Martin Matov (No. 4), and Nicholas Urban (No. 5).

The Lakers weren’t as lucky in Saturday’s match against Wayne State, as they took the 6-1 loss. The No. 3 pairing of Dausman and Urban were able to claim victory, while Matov was the only Laker that was able to score points in singles in his win from the No. 4 spot.

GVSU tennis now sits at 14-6, and will have their final home meet of the 2019 season, as they welcome Purdue Northwest on Sunday, April 14.

GVSU women’s tennis holds off Indiana (PA) 6-1 on Saturday

The Grand Valley State women’s tennis team defeated Indiana (PA) 6-1 on Saturday, April 6 to improve to 20-4 on the season. The win marked the 15th straight season that the Lakers have won at least 20 or more matches in a season.

GVSU was able to start the match with a sweep in doubles, as Madison Ballard and Marija Leko won from the No. 1 pairing, Vera Griva and Marily Canellopoulos earned victory from the No. 2 spot, and Nicole Heiniger and Livia Christman completed the sweep from the No. 3 doubles.

GVSU continued their strong play in singles, as they were able to claim victory in five out of six matches, with key victories coming from Griva in the No. 1 spot (6-0, 6-1) and Ballard from the No. 2 spot (6-2, 6-3).

GVSU women’s tennis sweeps Wilmington on Sunday to close spring season

The Grand Valley State women’s tennis team won its final regular season match of the 2018-19 season with a 7-0 win over Wilmington on Sunday, April 7.

GVSU started off the match with a sweep in doubles, with Madison Ballard and Marija Leko winning from the No. 1 pairing, Vera Griva and Marily Canellopoulos winning from the No. 2 spot and Nicole Heiniger and Livia Christman winning from the No. 3 spot.

The true domination of the match shined through in singles, as every Laker listed was also able to win their doubles match, including Heiniger not giving up a point from the No. 6 spot (6-0, 6-0).

After Sunday, the Lakers now have an overall record of 21-4, and will now wait for the NCAA Division II Selection Announcement on May 7 to find out if they receive an at-large bid for the NCAA postseason.

VARSITY SCHEDULE

Football

Spring Classic, Saturday, April 13, 12 p.m., Kelly Sports Center

Baseball

Friday, April 12, 3 p.m., Home vs Wisconsin Parkside

Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m., Home vs Wisconsin Parkside

Sunday, April 14, 12 p.m., Home vs Wisconsin Parkside

Softball

Tuesday, April 9, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Home vs Davenport

Wednesday, April 10, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., @ Purdue Northwst

Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., @ Davenport

Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., @ Wisconsin Parkside