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    Where Are They Now? Catching up with John Shinsky  May 12, 2008
    Dr. Shinsky currently serves at Grand Valley State University as an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and the Department Chairperson of the Leadership and Human Services Department. However, those are just footnotes to a larger story. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    #42 Lakers End Season with 5-0 Loss to #4 Drury  May 11, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University saw its season come to an end after a 5-0 loss to #4 Drury on Saturday, May 10. The Lakers, ranked 42nd in Division II coming into the match, end the season with a record of 20-6 and advanced all the way to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before falling. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #24 GVSU Drops Close Decision to #25 Drury in NCAAs  May 11, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University could not repeat its victory over Drury from earlier in the season, falling 5-2 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The #24 Lakers fell down 2-1 in doubles before battling back and making the match close right down to the wire. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #43 Men's Tennis Downed by #42 Grand Valley at NCAA Regional, 5-2  May 10, 2008
    Springfield, Mo - For the second time this season, the #43 Wayne State men's tennis team fell to conference and in-state rival, #42 Grand Valley State University, 5-2, Friday afternoon in the first round of the NCAA Division II Championships held on the campus of Drury University. The Warriors concluded the 2007-08 season with a 9-10 overall record and 4-3 mark in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) play. (Wsuathletics.com)

    #42 Lakers Advance to Second Round with 5-2 Win over Wayne State  May 10, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University kicked off the NCAA Tournament on Friday, defeating Wayne State 5-2 in Springfield, Mo. The No. 42 Lakers took two of three doubles matches and then won four of five singles competitions to win the match. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #24 GVSU Sweeps Ashland in First Round of NCAA Tournament  May 10, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University swept Ashland 5-0 on Friday, picking up a victory in the first round of the NCAA Regional Tournament. The No. 24 Lakers won all three doubles and picked up the required two singles victories, ending the match one hour into competition. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Smith, Lakers Hold Off Charging Bulldogs in Round Two  May 8, 2008
    - helped Grand Valley State University hold onto first place in day two of the NCAA Great Lakes Regional by shooting a day-best 74. The Lakers, who held a five-stroke lead heading into the second day, are still one stroke ahead of Ferris State, who shot a 305 on the day. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Three Lakers Shoot -1 on Day Two to Take Lead  May 8, 2008
    Findlay, Ohio - After entering the second day of competition tied for first place, Grand Valley State University took sole possession of the top spot following three under-par performances. and all shot one-under 71 on the day to help the Lakers to a total score of 587, which is three strokes ahead of second-place Wayne State. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Moleski, Smith Named Daktronics Second Team All-Region  May 8, 2008
    The two seniors were integral parts of a Grand Valley State University team that went 27-16 and went into the GLIAC Tournament as the No. 5 seed. Moleski and Smith were leaders at the plate, finishing the season as the top two hitters in most offensive categories. (Gvsulakers.com)

    GVSU Finishes Second in Great Lakes Regional, Earns Spot at Nationals  May 8, 2008
    Findlay, Ohio - Grand Valley State University shot a 300 on day three, finishing second overall at the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional and earning a berth in the NCAA National Championships in Houston, Tx. The Lakers' three-day total of 887 was two strokes behind first-place Indianapolis and two ahead of Ferris State. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Smith's Top Finish Helps Lakers Win East Regional  May 8, 2008
    Smith's round helped Grand Valley State University claim the NCAA Division II East Regional and earn a spot in the NCAA National Tournament in Houston, Tx. next week. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Lakers Hold Lead After Day One of NCAA Regional  May 6, 2008
    - and the Grand Valley State University women's golf team jumped out to a five-stroke lead after day one of the NCAA East Regional. Langton, the 2008 GLIAC Freshman of the Year, shot a team-best 76 to help GVSU to a 312 in the first round, five shots ahead of Ferris State. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Men Two Strokes Back of Lead After One Day  May 6, 2008
    Findlay, Ohio - was stellar after a tough start at the NCAA Super Regional, helping Grand Valley State University to a second-place finish on day one. After bogeying his first four holes, Basinski shot four-under through the rest of the day to finish at par. (Gvsulakers.com)

    NACDA Announces Formation of Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association  May 5, 2008
    Serving on the board of directors are Jeanne Boyd, managing director of the Division I men's basketball championship, NCAA; Donyale Canada, director of sport services, Conference USA; Brett Hickman, assistant athletics director - event management & facilities, Wake Forest University; Michael Kelly, associate commissioner, Atlantic Coast Conference; Tim O'Connell, senior associate athletics director, University of Dayton; Lisa Sweany, senior associate athletics director, Grand Valley State... (Nacda.com)

    Lakers Claim Ninth Straight GLIAC Title  May 3, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University claimed its ninth consecutive GLIAC title in outdoor track by picking up 251 points in University Center, Mich. The Lakers recorded seven first-place finishes en route to the victory, and outpaced second-place Ashland by 95. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Smith's Three RBI not Enough in 6-3 Loss to Ashland  May 3, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University dropped a 6-3 decision to Ashland in its first game of the GLIAC Tournament. batted in three runs, including her sixth home run of the season, in the losing effort. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #43 Men's Tennis Headed to 2008 NCAA Division II Championships  May 2, 2008
    for a first round date with conference and in-state rival, #42 Grand Valley State University. The first and second round is scheduled to take place Thursday-Saturday, May 8-9 or 9-10. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Lakers End Regular Season with Losses at Ashland  May 2, 2008
    Ashland, Ohio - Grand Valley State University ended the regular season with a 27-14 (12-8 GLIAC) record after dropping two games against Ashland. The Lakers scored three runs in each game, but fell by scores of 8-3 and 11-3. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Lakers Jump on Warriors in Game Two to Earn Split  May 2, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University split with Wayne State University on Saturday, April 26 by scoring at will in game two. After falling by a 2-0 margin in game one, the Laker bats came alive in game two, scoring nine runs in a 9-0 win. (Gvsulakers.com)

    School elections are Tuesday  May 2, 2008
    He transferred to Grand Valley State University in 1995 and worked part-time to pursue a degree in education. Brandt returned to Hale in 1999, worked for Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools for nearly a year as a permanent substitute teacher in a fifth grade classroom. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)

    TePastte to Retire, Petrancosta to Become President of Sysco Food Services of Pittsburgh, Inc.  May 2, 2008
    Following his graduation in 1972 from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan with a B.S. degree in economics, he joined the Grand Rapids operation as a marketing associate in 1973. He advanced to district sales manager in 1978, then general sales manager in 1983. (Primezone Releases)

    Sea to sea: Gaylord native to ride across country on charity tour  May 2, 2008
    Miller, a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, was in a serious automobile accident last April that left her in wheelchair for one and a half months. However, Miller s speedy recovery and determination have led her to quite a unique summer. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Dang, Tamashiro Earn First Team All-GLIAC Honors  Apr 23, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University placed five members of its men's tennis team on All-GLIAC teams, the conference announced on Monday. and both earned First Team All-GLIAC honors following GVSU's second-place finish in the conference tournament. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Andjelich, Cole Shut Down LSSU Bats in Sweep  Apr 21, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University used dominant pitching to sweep Lake Superior State on Sunday, April 20, giving up just one run through 12 innings. was perfect in the four innings she threw in game one, an 8-0 GVSU victory, and Cole allowed only one run in a 3-1 game two win. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Can you eat healthy for $30 a month?  Apr 18, 2008
    I decided to leverage my efforts and raise some real money," said Gajewski, whose job as a researcher at Grand Valley State University puts her in regular contact with local nonprofit groups. Blandford Greens Executive Director Lisa Rose Starner is promoting Gajewski and her quest, in hopes it will trigger about $2,500 in donations. ''This is not just about trying to understand poverty from an ivory tower, academic perspective," Starner said. "We can talk about eating local, talk about eating... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    SJC falls to 17th in D-2 poll  Apr 17, 2008
    Grand Valley State University (23-4) is the top-ranked team in the North Central Region this week, sitting 10th, while the University of Southern Indiana (25-11) is 25th. Mount Olive (N.C.) College (40-4) continues to own the No. 1 spot in the ABCA's poll. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Lakers Sit Fourth after Day One of Cardinal Classic  Apr 15, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University shot a 316 in round one of the Ball State Cardinal Classic, good enough for fourth place after the first day. The Lakers were led by and , who both shot a 78 on Sunday to tie for 12th place. (Gvsulakers.com)

    GVSU Sends Student-Athletes to California, Texas  Apr 14, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University sent student-athletes to compete at the Angelo State David Noble Relays in San Angelo, Tx. and the Chico Twilight Invitational in Chico, Calif. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Great Lakes invaders  Apr 14, 2008
    "The comment that ocean vessels are essential to the economy of the Great Lakes region and that the economy would somehow suffer without them is simply not correct," said John Taylor, a logistics professor at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Taylor, a lead author on the report, says banning ocean vessels from the lakes would cost shippers the "relatively small amount" of $55 million for alternate transport. (Hamilton Spectator)

    Softball Games Cancelled this Weekend  Apr 12, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University has announced that the scheduled softball games for this weekend have been cancelled. The No. 9 Lakers were slated to play at Ashland and Findlay, but field conditions and impending inclement weather have forced the teams to cancel the matches. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Softball Double-Header against Cornerstone Cancelled  Apr 11, 2008
    - The double-header between Grand Valley State University and Cornerstone University scheduled for today, April 10, has been cancelled. Standing water on the field, combined with forecasted inclement weather, led to the cancellation. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Cox breaks own record as Niles slips page St. Joe  Apr 11, 2008
    With that throw she also broke the school record, which she also broke earlier this season at the Laker Challenge at Grand Valley State University. Kaleigh Hill took second for the Vikings in the same event, with a throw of 29-10. (Niles Star, MI)

    #42 Lakers Fall to #16 Timberwolves 7-2  Apr 10, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University dropped a hard-fought match to perennial tennis powerhouse Northwood University on Wednesday, April 9. The No. 42 Lakers received strong performances from and , but it wasn't enough, as GVSU fell by the final score of 7-2 to the No. 16 Timberwolves. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Lakewood teacher passes away  Apr 10, 2008
    A homegrown Lake Odessian, Spurgis left the area only to return with college education from Grand Valley State University to become a teacher. He wanted to give back to the community that raised him. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Pumas ranked 9th in latest ABCA national poll  Apr 9, 2008
    Grand Valley State University (20-4) is 16th this week, while Ashland University (21-7) has risen to 24th, Bellarmine University (22-9) has cracked the rankings at No. 27, and the University of Southern Indiana (22-11) is tied for 28th. Mount Olive (N.C.) College (37-4) reclaimed the No. 1 spot in this week's poll after dropping to third last week. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Six Qualify for Nationals Over the Weekend  Apr 7, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University had student-athletes competing at three different venues over the weekend and came away with six qualifying marks for the NCAA Outdoor National Championships. Two throwers qualified in Big Rapids, Mich. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #9 Lakers Pick Up 21st Victory in Double-Header with Northwood  Apr 7, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University split a double-header with Northwood on Sunday, April 6, moving their record to 21-8 (6-2 GLIAC) on the season. The No. 9 Lakers took the first game by a final score of 4-2 before dropping the second game of the twinbill by the same score. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Lakers Finish 10th at Illini Spring Classic  Apr 7, 2008
    - and both tied for 28th place to help Grand Valley State University to a 10th place finish at the Illini Spring Classic. Both Lakers shot 239 and GVSU scored a team total of 970. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #9 Lakers Split Twinbill with Saginaw Valley State  Apr 6, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University lost game one of a double-header with Saginaw Valley State University 11-3 before rebounding with a 2-0 victory in game two. pitched seven innings of one-hit ball to help the No. 9 Lakers advance their record to 20-7 on the year. (Gvsulakers.com)

    SJC ranked No. 16 in writers’ poll  Apr 4, 2008
    The Pumas (25-4) are the only Great Lakes Valley Conference team represented in the rankings and are one of just two North Central Region teams in the top 25, as Grand Valley State University (16-4) is ranked ninth. Southern Arkansas University (29-3), which took over first place in the American Baseball Coaches Association poll this week, tops the NCBWA rankings this week as well. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    #42 Men's Tennis Earns First-Ever National Ranking  Apr 4, 2008
    - The Grand Valley State University men's tennis team has earned a national ranking for the first time in school history. After starting the season off with a 14-4 record, the Lakers were ranked No. 42 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings released on April 2. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #42 Lakers Move Indoors for Match against Wayne State  Apr 4, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University announced that tomorrow's match, April 4, will be played indoor. The match between the No. 42 Lakers and the No. 43 Warriors of Wayne State will take place at Ramblewood in Grandville, Mich. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Baseball Against Whitecaps Cancelled  Apr 3, 2008
    - Due to wet outfield conditions at 5/3 Ballpark, the exhibition baseball game between Grand Valley State University and the West Michigan Whitecaps has been cancelled. The game will not be made up. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Orler Takes First as GVSU Wins Parkside Invitational  Apr 2, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University took first place out of 11 schools at the Parkside Invitational on March 29-30. shot a 139, four strokes ahead of the next competitor, to finish first overall at the event. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Six Lakers Finish in Top 20 as GVSU Wins NKU Spring Invitational  Apr 1, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University placed its top six finishers in the top 20 at the Northern Kentucky University Spring Invitational to win the event. The Lakers finished with a score of 621, three strokes ahead of second place Indianapolis. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Wheat Sets School Record as Lakers Compete, Volunteer  Mar 31, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University had student-athletes competing at the Grand Rapids Open and at the Missouri Relays over the weekend, and the teams came back with some high marks ... Other members of the Grand Valley State University competed at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids, Mich. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Laker Pitchers Shut Down Gannon in Sweep  Mar 31, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University earned its third and fourth-straight shutout victories on Sunday. The No. 8 Lakers swept Gannon University with strong pitching and timely hitting, earning 1-0 and 9-0 victories in the twinbill. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Martin wins 55-meters at Laker Challenge  Mar 29, 2008
    The Dowagiac boys' and girls' track teams took part in the Laker Challenge at Grand Valley State University on Wednesday and Thursday. Kaisha Martin brought home a first place finish on Thursday in the 55-meters after posting a time of 7. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Johannesburg-Lewiston Robotics team competes at Grand Valley State  Mar 29, 2008
    By Jil Schult, Staff Writer Friday, March 28, 2008 3:07 PM EDT J-L High School robotics team (l-r) Steve Morehouse, Robotics coach Tony Fortin, Carl Dalsasso and Eric Bush work on their building their robot for the regional competition held last weekend at Grand Valley State University. Courtesy Photo JOHANNESBURG The Johannesburg-Lewiston (J-L) High School Robotics Team went to Grand Valley State University for the regional competition over the weekend, coming in 23rd among the 54 teams. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    #4 Lakers Start GLIAC Play with Split Against Hillsdale  Mar 28, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University started conference play with a split against Hillsdale College on Wednesday, March 26. The No. 4 Lakers took game one by a final score of 7-6 in eight innings and then lost game two 5-4. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Cox sixth in shot put at Laker Challenge Tuesday  Mar 27, 2008
    ALLENDALE - Junior Baysia Cox threw the shot put 35-feet-6 to place sixth on Tuesday at the Laker Challenge for the Niles Lady Vikings track team at Grand Valley State University. In the same event, Niles Kaleigh Hill threw a distance of 27-11. (Niles Star, MI)

    Ellison eighth in shot put at GVSU  Mar 26, 2008
    ALLENDALE - Senior Kenyon Ellison of Niles finished eighth in the shot put on Monday at the Grand Valley State University Laker Challenge. Ellison heaved the shot 46-feet. (Niles Star, MI)

    County approves bond issuance for City of Ionia improvements  Mar 26, 2008
    This is just a wonderful collaboration between the city, county and Grand Valley State University, said Ionia County Administrator Mark Howe. He said work on scanning the site should begin in May and will take approximately six weeks to two months to complete. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Softball Double-Header Against Missouri S & T Cancelled  Mar 25, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University has announced that the softball double-header scheduled for this Tuesday, March 25, has been cancelled due to field conditions. The No. 7 Lakers currently hold a 15-6 record and have their next games this weekend. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Lakers' C.J. Rumpf earns all-league honors in track  Mar 25, 2008
    ALLENDALE - Craig Rumpf, Niles High School All State sprinter, is currently a Freshman at Grand Valley State University and a scholarship member of the Lakers track team. On March 1, he qualified to compete in the Indoor GLIAC-NCAA Division II conference meet at the University of Findlay, Ohio. (Niles Star, MI)

    WSU fans get on board for a championship  Mar 25, 2008
    The Warriors first game will be against Grand Valley State University on Wednesday, March 26, at 5 p.m. (Photo by Melissa Carlo/Winona Daily News) ... Warriors will face off first against the undefeated Grand Valley State University at 5 p.m. Wednesday. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    #7 Lakers Win Three in Salem Virginia Tournament  Mar 23, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University added three more wins to their record in the Salem Virginia Tournament on March 21 and 22. The No. 7 Lakers played three games on Friday and two more on Saturday in the tournament, going 3-2 over the weekend. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Baseball Games at Ashland Cancelled  Mar 22, 2008
    - The baseball double-headers between No. 4 Grand Valley State University and Ashland University scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled due to inclement weather and field conditions. GVSU is 13-1 and will return to the field for a game against Western Michigan in Kalamazoo, Mich. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Baseball breaks into national, regional writers' polls  Mar 21, 2008
    The Pumas (11-3) are the only Great Lakes Valley Conference team represented in the rankings and are one of just two North Central Region teams in the top 25, as Grand Valley State University (13-1) is ranked fifth. Mount Olive (N.C.) College (28-2) holds the No. 1 spot along with the top ranking in the American Baseball Coaches Association poll, in which the Pumas are currently ranked 26th. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Lakers Earn 20 All-American Honors at NCAA Championships  Mar 21, 2008
    - The United State Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its 2008 men's and women's indoor track and field All-Americans on Sunday, a list which included 20 honors for Grand Valley State University ... (60-meter hurdles) and (800 meter) were the two individual runners to earn the All-American plaudits for Grand Valley State University. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Baseball Game Against Eastern Michigan Cancelled  Mar 21, 2008
    - The baseball game between Grand Valley State University and Eastern Michigan University scheduled for 3 p.m. March 18 has been cancelled due to inclement weather and field conditions. The Lakers' next scheduled game is on Friday, March 21 against Ashland, in Ashland, Ohio. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #7 Lakers Shut Out Olivet in Double-Header  Mar 21, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University opened its new softball field in style, as the No. 7 Lakers defeated Olivet College in both games of a double-header. The Lakers took game one 3-0 and followed that up with a 9-0, five-inning win in game two. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Pumas 26th in national rankings  Mar 20, 2008
    Grand Valley State University (13-1) holds the No. 3 ranking this week, while Ashland University (11-5) is 28th. Mount Olive (N.C.) continues to own the No. 1 spot in the nation with an overall record of 28-2. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Hale pole vaulter wins his third national title  Mar 19, 2008
    75 to win his third consecutive NCAA Division II national pole vault championship Saturday for Grand Valley State University ... Wilson, a junior at Grand Valley State University, is a 2005 Hale High School graduate. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)

    Pumas lose to 34-0 Grand Valley State in final game for Thomas, Coleman, Bush  Mar 18, 2008
    The Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team fell short in its attempt to play the role of giant-killer on Saturday, as the eighth-seeded Pumas lost, 69-52, to top-seeded Grand Valley State University in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Championships. The Pumas (18-12) hung tough in the early going, as the first 15 minutes of play featured five ties and nine lead changes. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    E-mail security company finding success in saturated market  Mar 16, 2008
    "The Proofpoint people are a dream to work with and I've had no issues with their support center," says Tom Norman, an e-mail administrator at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. "The few times I've had to call, they had the answer immediately and were highly responsive to my needs.". (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    D-2 tourney tickets on sale at GVSU  Mar 15, 2008
    Rensselaer Republican. They can be contacted at 616-331-3200. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Pumas look to upset No. 1 seed Sat.  Mar 15, 2008
    Rensselaer Republican. Sports Pumas look to upset No. 1 seed Sat. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Rohan Remains Perfect with 2-1 Win Over Mary  Mar 9, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University saw both ends of a 2-1 decision on Saturday, dropping a 2-1 game to No. 1 Southern Illinois Edwardsville before rebounding with a 2-1 win of their own against Mary. Both games went to extra innings, and the home teams each scored in the bottom of the eighth to pick up the wins. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #13 Lakers Pick Up Two Wins Against Wesleyan Schools  Mar 8, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University is now 3-1 in the Rebel Spring Games after beating West Virginia Wesleyan and Kentucky Wesleyan on Friday. The No. 13 Lakers scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat the Bobcats and then scored at will in a 7-1 win over the Panthers. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Grand Valley Downs Puerto Rico, La Salle on Spring Trip  Mar 5, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University picked up two wins on its spring trip, defeating the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez and La Salle on March 2 and 3. The Lakers blanked PR-Mayaguez 9-0 on March 2 before downing La Salle by a score of 8-1 on March 3. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Lakers Finish Eighth at Richard Rendleman Invitational with 293 in Second Round  Mar 5, 2008
    Salisbury, N.C. - Grand Valley State University shot six strokes better in the second round of the Richard Rendelman Invitational to finish in eighth place. finished with a +5 147 to put him in a tie for 23rd place as the top-ranked Laker. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Andjelich, Cole Allow Three Hits Over 14 Innings in Wins  Mar 5, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University picked up another two wins in Ocoee, Fla. defeating Assumption College and Lake Superior State for the second time in three days. (Gvsulakers.com)

    #13 Lakers Split Twinbill with Winona State  Mar 4, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University split a pair of games with Winona State on Monday. The No. 13 Lakers powered past the Warriors in game one with a 10-6 victory and then dropped a 3-2 decision in game two. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Coaches Pick GVSU Second in GLIAC Preseason Poll  Mar 1, 2008
    - Grand Valley State University earned four first-place votes and 89 overall points in the GLIAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, placing them second. The Lakers trailed only Wayne State, who also finished with four first-place votes. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Laker Men, Women Both Lead After Day One of GLIAC Championships  Mar 1, 2008
    Findlay, Ohio - Grand Valley State University ended day one of the GLIAC Championships on top of both the men's and women's standings. The women's 65 points put them 22 ahead of second place, while the men have 48 points, which is 11 points ahead of the closest competitor. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Zick Powers Lakers Past Ferris State in Final Regular Season Game  Feb 24, 2008
    - made sure that Grand Valley State University won her final regular season game. The senior guard scored 28 points on 11-18 shooting in a 69-62 win over western Michigan rival Ferris State. (Gvsulakers.com)

    3 firsts, another qualifying mark for track teams  Feb 20, 2008
    Three was the magic number for the Saint Joseph's College men's and women's track and field teams at Friday's Grand Valley State University Open. The Pumas placed first in three events on the day, and saw a third SJC athlete earn a provisional qualifying mark for the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Warriors Warp-Up GLIAC Tournament Berth With Win Over Grand Valley  Feb 17, 2008
    DETROIT - The Wayne State University women's basketball (14-9 overall, 9-6 GLIAC) secured a GLIAC tournament berth with a 71-55 triumph over visiting Grand Valley State University (14-11 overall, 9-6 GLIAC) Saturday afternoon at the Matthaei. The Warrior triumph also ended a five-game losing streak versus the Lakers. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Top fielders ranked in new statistical system  Feb 17, 2008
    Edward Aboufadel of Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. said studies showed that outfielders try to run into a position where the ball appears to go straight up and straight down. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Pumas now 9th in region  Feb 15, 2008
    The top three spots in this week s top 10 remained the same as last week, as second-ranked Grand Valley State University, ninth-ranked Drury University, and eighth-ranked Gannon University are ranked first, second, and third, respectively. Kentucky Wesleyan has moved up to fourth this week, followed by the seventh-ranked University of Findlay. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    More of this story  Feb 15, 2008
    while Trey Crongeyer is pursuing his dream of running track at Grand Valley State University. Schott was a football highlight starting almost two years ago when he made the big move from defense to offense. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)

    Soccer Announces Six Newcomers for 2008 Season  Feb 14, 2008
    "We are very excited about this group of student-athletes that have chosen Grand Valley State University to continue their soccer careers," DiIanni said. "With this class we were able to fill some needs in the backline and at the goalkeeper positions that were created by graduation.". (Gvsulakers.com)

    Lawson qualifies for national meet in 35 lb. weight throw  Feb 13, 2008
    SJC returns to action Friday, when it travels to Grand Valley State University for the GVSU Open. Events are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., local time. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    USTFCCCA Announces Cross Country All-Academic Teams  Feb 13, 2008
    Grand Valley State University placed four men and two women on the teams. To qualify for individual all-academic honors, the student-athlete must have completed 24 semester or 36 quarter hours and have a cumulative grade-point average of 3. (Gvsulakers.com)

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