The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced significant awards for GVSU's tennis teams, highlighting three individual honors and a total of 12 selections to the All-GLIAC teams. Natasha Sengphrachanh achieved recognition as the GLIAC women's tennis player of the year, boasting a flawless 14-0 singles record. On the men's side, Bora Bakici earned freshman of the year accolades, recording a 13-2 singles record. Head coach Sam Barr was named coaching staff of the year, underscoring a successful season that included a 15-1 overall record for the Lakers.

By the Numbers
  • Sengphrachanh finished with a 14-0 singles record, 7-0 in conference play.
  • Bakici posted a 13-2 singles record, going 5-1 in conference matches.
State of Play
  • GVSU women's team concluded the regular season ranked first in the NCAA Midwest regional rankings.
  • Sengphrachanh ranks as the number one singles player in the nation.
What's Next

With championships approaching, GVSU aims to leverage its momentum from stellar individual performances to secure further success in the postseason. The Lakers look to defend their GLIAC regular season title and make a strong run in the tournament.

Bottom Line

GVSU's tennis teams are poised for a promising postseason, driven by standout performances and strong team dynamics, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their competitive edge as they chase championship glory.