Former Laker standout competes in NFL playoffs

Former Grand Valley State University All-American defensive lineman Dan Skuta, who currently plays as a linebacker for the Cincinatti Bengals, saw action in an NFL playoff game for the first time in his career on Jan. 7.

As a senior at GVSU in 2008, Skuta recorded 48 total tackles, 11.5 sacks and one interception.

After his days as a Laker, he made the move from a lineman to a linebacker; he has worn a Bengals jersey for the past three seasons.

Skuta tallied 31 tackles this season, including one in the Bengals’ 31-10 playoff loss to the Houston Texans.

Taylor earns GLIAC Player of the Week recognition

Junior forward Briauna Taylor was tabbed as the GLIAC North Division Player of the Week after leading the Grand Valley State University women’s basketball team to a pair of road victories.

Taylor dropped 12 points and three assists in a 50-48 win over Saginaw Valley State University.

On Saturday, she recorded her seventh career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The junior went 6-for-13 from the floor and knocked down a trio of trifectas.

On the season, Taylor leads the Lakers with 13.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

GVSU will be back in action on Saturday against Hillsdale College at 6 p.m. in the Fieldhouse Arena.

M. Track and field

Friday Bob Eubanks Open, 3 p.m.

Saturday Bob Eubanks Open, 9 a.m.

W. Track and field

Friday Bob Eubanks Open, 3 p.m.

Saturday Bob Eubanks Open, 9 a.m.

M. Swimming and diving

Saturday vs. Findlay, 1 p.m.

W. Swimming and diving

Saturday vs. Findlay, 1 p.m.

W. Basketball

Saturday vs. Hillsdale, 6 p.m.

M. Basketball

Saturday vs. Hillsdale, 8 p.m.