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Athletics

Lakers Basketball advances to NCAA Final Four

The GVSU Women's Basketball Team took another step toward a title repeat in their Elite Eight matchup on March 24. In Pittsburgh's UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse, the No. 1-seeded Lakers defeated the No. 8-seeded Carson-Newman Eagles 96-48.

Mar 24, 2026


Becker named NACDA Athletics Director of the Year

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics named Director of Athletics Keri Becker as a recipient of its Athletics Directors of the Year award.

Mar 24, 2026


GVSU women's basketball seeks title repeat in NCAA Division II Tournament

The Grand Valley women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight after winning another Midwest Regional title.

Mar 23, 2026


Lakers earn NCAA berths after sweeping GLIAC Tournaments

For the first time in 20 seasons, both teams swept their respective GLIAC Tournaments and secured their spots in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Mar 9, 2026


Title chase: Lakers have sights set on national championships

From the inaugural NCAA women’s wrestling championship to the women’s basketball team defending its 2025 national championship, Laker teams are positioned for another postseason run.

Mar 4, 2026



Przydzial creates full-circle moment as new director of Alumni Relations

A former Laker basketball player, Mike Przydzial began his new role in mid-January.

Feb 16, 2026


GVSU joins celebration of America at 250 years

President Philomena V. Mantella on GRA250 steering committee

Jan 12, 2026


Grand Valley community celebrates life of Steven Workman

Steve's passion for supporting education and athletics was rooted in the values instilled by his family.

Dec 8, 2025


Campus community celebrates life of GVU Foundation member David Mehney

Dave Mehney served as a member of the Grand Valley University Foundation, leaving a lasting and positive impact on students, athletics and the campus community.

Dec 4, 2025