GVSU’s Robinson tabbed as GLIAC Offensive POW

Grand Valley State University senior running back Chris Robinson was honored as the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week for his record-breaking performance in the team’s 42-36 win at the University of Findlay on Saturday.

Robinson recorded 33 carries, a school-record 261 rushing yards and three scores, including touchdown runs of 64, 44 and 22 yards.

Robinson broke John Mahan’s record of 256 rushing yards, which was set in a 1973 game against Manchester College. Further, Robinson moved into 12th in GVSU’s career rushing ranks with 2,243 yards.

Judon fills stat sheet, earns pair of national awards

On the defensive side of the ball, junior defensive end Matt Judon also had a standout day. Judon was named the Beyond Sports Network National Division II Defensive Player of the Week and the BSN Division II Defensive Lineman of the Week after his performance in GVSU’s triumph over Findlay.

Judon recorded a career-high 14 total tackles, including 5.5 for loss and 2.5 quarterback sacks. Judon was also credited with two QB hurries and a pass deflection. Judon currently ranks third in the nation with four forced fumbles, 12th in the nation with 15 tackles for loss and second in the GLIAC in sacks with 5.5.

Basketball teams slated to finish 2nd, 3rd in North

The GVSU men’s basketball team was projected to finish second in the GLIAC North Division this season in the Oct. 29 release of the GLIAC Men’s Basketball North Division Poll.

The Lakers finished 19-8 last season. They bring back nine letterwinners, including senior guard Ryan Sabin, who was named to the All-GLIAC North Division Preseason First Team, and junior forward Ricardo Carbajal, a second-team honoree.

Meanwhile, the women’s basketball team was picked to finish third in the North Division in the GLIAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll.

The Lakers finished 14-12 a year ago and return 10 letterwinners this season, led by senior forward Kat LaPrairie, an All-GLIAC North Division Preseason Second Team selection.