For the second week in a row, GVSU sophomore Allison Lipovsky was named the GLIAC Pitcher of the Week on Monday (Apr. 10) for her efforts during the Lakers' 4-0 weekend in Allendale. The righthander was outstanding in the circle for Grand Valley State, as she tossed back-to-back shutouts and did not allow an extra base hit during her two victories.
 
In winning the award last Monday (Apr. 3), Lipovsky allowed only two earned runs on 12 hits in 20.0 innings of work, going 2-1 with a 0.70 ERA. Her only loss was a 1-0 defeat to #18 Wayne State. It may be hard to believe, but the reigning GLIAC Freshman of the Year was even better this past weekend at home.
 
On Saturday against Findlay, Lipovsky dealt a complete game four-hitter, as she issued three walks and struck out seven Oilers on 115 pitches. The Lakers topped UF by a 6-0 final in the opener. Lipovsky came back in game one on Sunday to throw an eight-inning three-hit shutout against Tiffin, recording 11 strikeouts without issuing a walk as GVSU earned a 1-0 walk-off victory. She tossed an even 100 pitches in the win.
 
For the weekend, the righty went 2-0 and threw 15.0 innings, giving up only seven hits - all of which were singles. She totaled just three walks and 18 strikeouts in the two victories. At 7-3 overall, Lipovsky's ERA dipped to 1.45, the second-best in the GLIAC. She also leads all league pitchers in strikeouts per game (7.72), is second in opponents batting average (.165), and third in strikeouts (96).
 
Lipovsky has thrown 10 complete games, with five of those registering as shutouts; her five shutouts are second-most in the conference. She has recorded all these strong numbers in only 87.0 innings, 12th-most of any pitcher in the league.
 
The weekend sweep for Grand Valley State has the Lakers at 17-15 on the year and 7-5 in GLIAC play. In its last 10 games, GVSU is 8-2. This week, the Lakers are at Saint Joseph's (Tuesday), Northwood (Friday), and Saginaw Valley State (Saturday) before returning home for four consecutive twinbills in Allendale.