Wojichowski named Defensive Player of the Week

Grand Valley State lacrosse defender Caitlin Wojichowski has been named the GLIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week after her performances against McKendree (March 25) and Indianapolis (March 26).

Wojichowski and the rest of the back line caused problems for both opponents over the weekend. Against McKendree, she caused four turnovers and picked up two ground balls. The next day against Indianapolis, she caused two turnovers and picked up three ground balls.

The Lakers won both games against McKendree (23-11) and Indianapolis (15-4), and have the defense to thank. The Lakers caused 13 of McKendree’s 20 turnovers and went 13-of-16 on clears. Against Indianapolis, the Lakers forced 16 of the Greyhounds’ 28 turnovers, went 18-of-19 on clears and held the Greyhounds to just 11-of-23 on clears.

Lakers stay put at eighth in latest poll

Grand Valley State’s lacrosse team maintained its spot at No. 8 in the latest IWLCA poll.

This past weekend, the Lakers opened GLIAC play with wins over McKendree on March 25 (23-11) and Indianapolis on March 26 (15-4) to improve to 4-3 on the year.

The Lakers received 251 points, after receiving 257 last week. They are 29 points behind Mercyhurst at No. 7, and 15 points ahead of West Chester at No. 9.

In the Nike/Lacrosse magazine media poll, the Lakers remained at No. 9.

Next up, the Lakers will try to stay above .500 when they face Tiffin at home on April 1.

GVSU shooting club defeats alumni team

Grand Valley State’s shooting club held its fourth annual alumni match at the Grand Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club on March 24. Seven current club members were pitted against 11 GVSU alumni, and the current students came out on top, 974-970.

It was the closest alumni match in the four years the team has hosted it. GVSU’s Brittany Caulder, Alex Cyburt, Kristy Hill, John Pearsall, Gregory Quante and Cameron Zwart all participated in the match. Zwart, an alumnus who serves as the head coach, participated on both teams.

Former Laker Gerry Cooke, who founded the club in 1995, was also in attendance.

The Lakers return to their normal schedule on April 2, when they host the Laker Prone Invitational.