Laker Men are GLIAC Champs, Women Second!

The GVSU Laker Men dominated the field at the GLIAC Conference meet finishing with 866 points ahead of Wayne State's second place effort of 710.5 points. Ashland finished third with 701 points. Raphael Santos won both backstroke distances and Evan Betts was one meter diving champ. The 200 Medley Relay of Santos, Hans Hill, Aaron Beebe, and Matt Witkowski won with a wild finish. This was the perfect example of great depth and a total team effort.

The women swam a strong meet, Karen Verbrugge was one meter champ in diving. A basketful of new "A" and "B" cuts were recorded and the Lakers once again demonstrated the quality of athlete and person that makes GVSU Swimming and Diving the respected program that it is.

Congratulations to Head Coach Andy Boyce on building another excellent team.

Women's Team Academic All-American

The College Swim Coaches' Association has named Grand Valley State's Women's Swimming and Diving team to the Academic All-America list. Grand Valley State's women's team has earned this distinction every semester the award has been made. Our Lady Lakers do a great job of getting the job done in the classroom as well as the pool. Congratulations gals!

GLIAC Psych sheets available

Psych sheets are available online at

http://wsuathletics.com/custompages/2009-10%20Swim%20Results/GLIAC2010psych.htm

GLIAC Championships

The Lakers travel to Detroit next week for the GLIAC Swimming and Diving Championships to be held at Wayne State. The women's team are defending champions while the men hope to regain the title they won in 2008. A very fast exciting meet is expected. Seating may well be at a premium so arrive early. Results will be posted on the GVSU webpage following each session.

Karen Verbrugge had an outstanding meet Saturday against Northern Michigan. Karen broke both the pool records and school records in 1 and 3 meter diving. Her total of 284.05 on the 3-meter board broke the previous pool and varsity mark of 283.42 held by Rachel Terpstra. Verbrugge then tallied a six-dive total of 278.05 on the 1-meter board, bettering the pool record held by Erin Maloney of Albion and the varsity record of 275.78 by Verbrugge.

Great job Karen!! Your coaches and team are proud of you!