GLIAC -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following Week 9 of the 2025-26 men's basketball season. Michigan Tech senior guard Marcus Tomashek was named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week while Northern Michigan graduate forward Dylan Kuehl was honored as GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Marcus Tomashek, Michigan Tech
For the second-consecutive week and the third time this season, senior men’s basketball guard Marcus Tomashek has been tabbed the GLIAC’s Offensive Player of the Week for Week 9. Tomashek, a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was clutch all weekend for the Huskies, averaging 31.5 points on 48.6 percent from the field (17-35), 52.4 percent from three (11-21) and 81.8 percent at the free throw line (18-22) in two wins that needed all 40 minutes to see the Black & Gold prevail and earn the third GLIAC weekend sweep of the season. Tomashek had a 27-point outing, knocking down five 3-pointers while going 10-12 from the charity stripe in a 80-78 decision at Saginaw Valley State before notching his 17th game of 30 or more points in his career, with a 36-point outburst to fend off Lake Superior State (84-83) on Saturday, shooting 11-18 from the field, 6-10 from three and 8-10 from the foul line, adding a team-leading five dimes. His 63-point weekend brings his career point total to 2,082 points, surpassing head coach and fellow All-American Josh Buettner (2,061) for fourth all-time on the scoring list, seven points behind Jeff Boinski (1995-99) for No. 3 all-time.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Dylan Kuehl, Northern Michigan
After anchoring Northern Michigan on the defensive end in a pair of crucial road victories, Northern Michigan’s Dylan Kuehl has been named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week. Kuehl totaled eight blocks over two games, recording four in each contest, while delivering timely defensive plays that directly impacted both outcomes. His rim protection helped the Wildcats secure a 77-74 comeback win at Lake Superior State and an 86-77 victory at Saginaw Valley State. In Thursday’s win at Lake Superior State, Kuehl finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks, shooting 11-for-17 (64.7%) from the floor. While his scoring kept Northern within striking distance, it was his defense that defined the closing moments. With the game tied at 72-72 and just 35 seconds remaining, Kuehl rotated over to erase a driving layup attempt, preserving the tie and setting the stage for the Wildcats’ go-ahead three on the ensuing possession. He followed with another impactful defensive showing Saturday at Saginaw Valley State. He added 13 points and nine rebounds, while again swatting away four shots. All four blocks came in the second half, halting Cardinal rallies and mirroring the late-game defensive presence he displayed on Thursday. For the season, Kuehl continues to be one of the GLIAC’s most complete two-way players. He ranks third in the conference in scoring (19.2 ppg), ninth in rebounds (6.2 rpg), fourth in field goal percentage (54.2%), and fifth in blocks (1.2 bpg).
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense: Chang Hoth (Ferris State), Carlos Paul III (Wayne State), Kyle Ross (Purdue Northwest), Mikey West (Roosevelt)
Defense: Mykel Bingham (Ferris State), Carlos Paul III (Wayne State), Gabe Smith (Michigan Tech)
