GVSU tennis starts strong

The Grand Valley State women’s tennis team started off its 2015-16 campaign with decisive 8-1 victories over Michigan Tech and Lake Superior State on Sept. 5 and 6. The Lakers swept singles competition against MTU and only dropped one doubles match at the No. 2 flight. Similarly, GVSU swept LSSU is singles matches, dropping just the No. 1 doubles flight. The Lakers host Saginaw Valley State (Sept. 12) and Northwood (Sept. 13) this weekend.

Laker football players honored

Grand Valley State football players Matt Judon and Colin Cribley garnered conference awards following GVSU’s 36-28 win over Southwest Baptist last weekend. Judon, a senior defensive end, won GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after tallying 4 1/2 sacks and nine total tackles. Cribley, a freshman punter, averaged 42.7 yards on seven punts in his college debut. Cribley downed the Bearcats inside their own 20-yard line three times on the night. GVSU is set to open GLIAC play with a conference tilt against Ohio Dominican this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. The Lakers are ranked No. 20 in the latest AFCA Division II Coaches’ Poll, while the Panthers are ranked No. 7.

GVSU soccer falls in season opener

The two-time defending national champion Grand Valley State soccer team dropped a stunning 3-0 decision to unranked Quincy to open its season on Sept. 4. The No. 1 Lakers outshot Quincy 25-7, including a 13-4 tally of shots on net. GVSU bounced back on Sept. 6 against Truman State, blowing the Bulldogs out 4-0.

Grand Valley State pompon tryouts

Ever thought about joining the Grand Valley State pompon squad? The time is now. Tryouts for pompon are being held Saturday, Sept. 12^th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the dance studio on the Allendale Campus. There is a $15 tryout fee due at the first meeting. The second day of tryouts is Sunday, Sept. 13^th.