GVSU sports highlights notable achievements during 2025-26 year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Grand Valley State University athletics had a significant year in 2025-26, featuring multiple championship wins and important developments. The GVSU women's basketball team successfully defended its NCAA Division II title, defeating Indiana University-Pennsylvania 72-49 on March 28. The men's track and field team claimed the NCAA championship on May 23 with a total of 66 points. Additionally, the women's cross country team secured its eighth NCAA Division II title on November 22. GVSU also announced plans for a renovation of the Raleigh J. Finkelstein Athletic Village, projected to be completed by August 1, 2026. The football team ended its season with a 69-13 win but did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
- •GVSU women's basketball repeats as NCAA Division II champions.
- •Men's track and field wins NCAA championship for the second time in history.
- •Women's cross country captures eighth NCAA Division II title.
- •Renovation of Raleigh J. Finkelstein Athletic Village set to begin immediately.
- •Football team misses playoffs for the first time since 2019.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — GVSU Sports School Year in Review: Top 5 stories of 2025-26
"There were plenty of big stories involving Grand Valley State sports this year. Check out the top five.
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