GVSU to show Michigan vs Michigan State game

Starting at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, Grand Valley State University students will have a chance to watch the first showdown between Jim Harbaugh and Mark Dantonio. GVSU Athletics is setting up a 16′ x 9′ HD videoboard in lot C by the Fieldhouse Arena for students to watch the Michigan/Michigan State game on while they tailgate. The GVSU football game against No. 12 Michigan Tech starts at 7 p.m., so students can simply flow into the stadium following the conclusion of the Wolverines/Spartan’s contest. Editor’s not: Go Blue!

Patterson named GLIAC Athlete of the Week

Grand Valley State cross country runner Gina Patterson was recently named the GLIAC Cross Country Female Athlete of the Week, following her strong finish last weekend. Patterson, a true freshman, finished in second place at the Lewis University Conference Crossover with a time of 21:18.65. The Lakers won the meet in team standings with 26 total points.

Sweeney snags GLIAC tennis honors

Grand Valley State sophomore Alexa Sweeney was named GLIAC Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week following two strong performances over the weekend. Sweeney went a combined 4-0 between No. 2 singles and No. 2 doubles to help the Lakers beat both Walsh and Ashland to stay undefeated in conference play. Sweeney has compiled an 21-6 overall record this season in both singles and doubles play, and has been a key piece in helping the Lakers clinch the top seed in the GLIAC Tournament.

No. 4 Lakers sweep GLIAC awards

The Grand Valley State women’s soccer team has been dominating on the field as a team, and in the headlines as individuals. Junior Marti Corby and senior Katy Woolley won the GLIAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively. Corby, the reigning NCSAA Player of the Year, finished with seven points in GVSU’s wins over No. 21 Ashland and Ohio Dominican over the weekend. Woolley, who has stepped up from the shadows this season, was recognized for backing a GVSU defense that recorded two shutouts and allowed just six shots on goal in the two-game weekend.