Holland Reporter

The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) softball team, ranked ninth, is set to play against Wayne State in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) matchup on Wednesday, April 10. The doubleheader will begin with the first game at 3:30 PM in Detroit.

The Lakers recently played their first four home games of the season, securing victories over Davenport with scores of 10-1 and 2-1 but losing to Saginaw Valley State 3-1 and 4-0. Their current record stands at 22-9 overall and 5-3 in the GLIAC. GVSU has outscored opponents by a significant margin this season, with a total score of 160-60 and a team batting average of .297.

Key players for GVSU include Hannah Hollister, who leads with a .371 batting average, along with Kelsey Komorous and Morgan Spicer contributing significantly to the team's offensive stats. The pitching staff has been strong as well, boasting a league-leading ERA of 1.66. Kylie Swierkos tops the conference with an ERA of 1.17, followed closely by Nevaeh Ingram and Genesis Eggart.

Wayne State holds a record of 12-17 overall and is even at 4-4 in GLIAC play. Before facing GVSU, they are scheduled for a doubleheader against Ferris State on Tuesday. The Warriors also have a team batting average of .297 but have posted a higher team ERA at 4.14.

Notable players for Wayne State include Kiley Lewandowski with a .439 batting average and Rylie Josephson leading in hits and runs scored. Pitchers Sydney Long and Alexis Bonk have both made significant contributions from the circle this season.

Both games will be available for live streaming on FloSports, with additional coverage available through live stats on gvsulakers.com and updates via @GVSUSoftball on Twitter.