https://gvsulakers.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Grand Valley State University Athleticsen-us60https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/9/general-gvsu-claims-the-2025-26-learfield-directors-cup.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/9/general-gvsu-claims-the-2025-26-learfield-directors-cup.aspxGeneral

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced today that Grand Valley State captured the 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup title with a Division II record point total of 1,089.75 points in the maximum number of 15 sports. GVSU has won six consecutive titles and the 18 Learfield Directors' Cup crowns overall is a Division II record. The Lakers have finished among the top two in the final standings in each of the last 22 years the trophy has been presented. Grand Valley State has won 18-of-the-last-21 titles overall, have scored 1,000 or more points 11 times and hold the top 15 overall point totals. Wingate finished second with 892.5 points, followed by Indianapolis (832.00), West Texas A&M (737.75), and Minnesota State (705.00). Among fellow GLIAC members, Ferris State finished 39th (426.00), Saginaw Valley State finished 64th (316.25), and Wayne State finished 65th (313.0).]]>Directors CupTue, 9 Jun 2026 15:00:00 EST335920https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/12/mens-golf-three-laker-golfers-earn-gcaa-all-american-honors.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/12/mens-golf-three-laker-golfers-earn-gcaa-all-american-honors.aspxMen's Golf

ALLENDALE, MICH. – Three members of the Grand Valley State men's golf team earned Golf Coaches Association of American All-American honors, as announced by the organization Friday morning. Manuel Cue Vargas, Bryce Wheeler, and Andrew Gwilliams all were selected for their play this season.]]>men's golf all americansFri, 12 Jun 2026 11:03:00 EST635923https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/11/baseball-three-lakers-tabbed-abca-all-american.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/11/baseball-three-lakers-tabbed-abca-all-american.aspxBaseball

The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)  announced the 2026 All-America team and three Grand Valley State student-athletes were represented. Senior shortstop Evan Morrison was a First-Team ABCA All-American, while enior pitcher Collin Bradley and junior 3B Caleb Estrada were tabbed ABCA Second-Team All-American honorees. GVSU finished 48-10 and advanced to the NCAA DII Midwest Super Regional.]]>ABCAThu, 11 Jun 2026 11:52:00 EST135922https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/10/baseball-gvsu-lands-four-gliac-spring-commissioners-award-honorees.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/10/baseball-gvsu-lands-four-gliac-spring-commissioners-award-honorees.aspxBaseball, Track & Field

]]>Commissioner's AwardWed, 10 Jun 2026 12:59:00 EST135921https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/9/track-field-mens-cross-country-track-and-field-named-damon-martin-mens-program-of-the-year.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/9/track-field-mens-cross-country-track-and-field-named-damon-martin-mens-program-of-the-year.aspxTrack & Field, Cross Country

ALLENDALE, Mich. – For the fourth time in program history, Grand Valley State has been named the Damon Martin Men's Program of the Year as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) this afternoon. This is the first time since 2023 that the Lakers have earned the award.]]>Mens TFTue, 9 Jun 2026 13:31:00 EST2235919https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/7/baseball-four-lakers-earn-cca-all-american-honors.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/7/baseball-four-lakers-earn-cca-all-american-honors.aspxBaseball

The Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA)  announced the 2026 All-America team and four Grand Valley State student-athletes were represented. Senior pitcher Collin Bradley and senior utility player Jovan Gill were CCA First-Team selections, senior SS Evan Morrison was a D2CCA Second-Team honoree and junior 3B Caleb Estrada was a third-team honoree. GVSU finished 48-10 and advanced to the NCAA DII Midwest Super Regional.]]>D2CCASun, 7 Jun 2026 19:16:00 EST135918https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/5/track-field-jerry-baltes-named-national-mens-coach-of-the-year.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/5/track-field-jerry-baltes-named-national-mens-coach-of-the-year.aspxTrack & Field

ALLENDALE, Mich. – In his 27th year at the helm, head coach Jerry Baltes has been named the National Men's Coach of the Year for the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field season, as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) this week. The national honor is in addition to him being named the USTFCCCA NCAA DII Midwest Region Men's Coach of the Year last week.]]>BaltesFri, 5 Jun 2026 14:38:00 EST2235917https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/3/track-field-two-athletes-three-coaches-awarded-ustfccca-midwest-region-yearly-honors.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/3/track-field-two-athletes-three-coaches-awarded-ustfccca-midwest-region-yearly-honors.aspxTrack & Field

ALLENDALE, Mich. – Two Grand Valley State athletes and three coaches as Midwest Region Athletes and Coaches of the Year for the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Season, as announced Monday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Award winners were determined by a vote of USTFCCCA member coaches based on performances during the NCAA Championships and regular season. Koby Fraaza and Michael Griffey have been named Men's Track and Field Athletes of the Year, Matt Conly and Alan Peterson were named Men's and Women's Assistant Coaches of the Year and Coach Jerry Baltes was named the Men's Coach of the Year.]]>Midwest Region HonorsWed, 3 Jun 2026 13:41:00 EST2235916https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/3/womens-golf-three-lakers-earn-wgca-postseason-honors.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/3/womens-golf-three-lakers-earn-wgca-postseason-honors.aspxWomen's Golf

ALLENDALE, MICH. – Three Grand Valley State women's golfers earned postseason honors from the Women's Golf Coaches Association, as announced by the organization earlier today. Lea Stotz, Charlotte Goersch, and Rachael Krieger all earned All-Region accolades, with Stotz adding Honorable Mention All-American status as well.]]>lea tee shotWed, 3 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST1335915https://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/1/track-field-three-lakers-named-gliac-outdoor-track-and-field-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://gvsulakers.com/news/2026/6/1/track-field-three-lakers-named-gliac-outdoor-track-and-field-athletes-of-the-year.aspxTrack & Field

ALLENDALE, Mich. – Koby Fraaza, Michael Griffey and Shelby Ulven have been named GLIAC Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Year, as announced by the conference this afternoon. Fraaza and Griffey were named Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Year following their national championship-winning performances at this year's 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, while Ulven was named Women's Field Athlete of the Year.]]>aoty tfMon, 1 Jun 2026 14:00:00 EST2235913