GLIAC -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following the first week of competition of the 2025-26 swimming & diving season. Earning recognition were four Grand Valley State athletes -- Evan Scotto DiVetta (men's swimming), Lucy Hedley (women's swimming), Carter Wood (men's diving) and Olivia Kutsche (women's diving).
MEN'S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK: Evan Scotto DiVetta, Grand Valley State
Evan Scotto DiVetta was named GLIAC Swimmer of the Week for the first time this season after competing in seven events over the two-day GVSU Invite. He contributed to first-place finishes in the 200-medley relay (1:27.51), 400 medley relay (3:15.02), 200 freestyle relay (1:19.82), and 400 freestyle relay (2:56.66). Scotto DiVetta also earned victories in the 50 freestyle (19.75), 100 breaststroke (56.73), and 100 freestyle (43.39).
WOMEN'S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK: Lucy Hedley, Grand Valley State
Lucy Hedley was named GLIAC Swimmer of the Week for the first time this season. She was part of the 200-freestyle relay that broke a school record to start off the meet with a time of 1:32.91. Hedley also competed in the 50, 100, and 200 freestyles, posting times of 23.06, 50.32, and 1:50.42. In addition, she was a member of the 200-medley relay (1:43.39), 400 medley relay (3:47.76), and 400 freestyle relay (3:25.44) — all of which placed first.
MEN'S DIVER OF THE WEEK: Carter Wood, Grand Valley State
Carter Wood scored 224.65 in the 1-meter dive to take first place for the Lakers. He also claimed the top spot in the 3-meter dive with a score of 291.38. This is Wood’s first GLIAC Diver of the Week of this season.
WOMEN'S DIVER OF THE WEEK: Olivia Kutsche, Grand Valley State
Olivia Kutsche earned first place in both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives, posting scores of 240.23 and 272.00. This marks her first GLIAC Diver of the Week honor this season.
