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VanLangevelde named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week

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Michigan Tech keeper Gracie VanLangevelde greets her teammates as she gets ready to take the field for a game against Parkside on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Kearly Stadium in Houghton. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Tech University)

HOUGHTON -- Michigan Tech Senior goalkeeper Gracie VanLangevelde has been tabbed GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.

The Spring Lake, Michigan, native earned a shutout on Friday at Saginaw Valley State in the 0-0 draw, accounting for five saves. She followed up with two saves on 11 shots from Ferris State to earn the 2-1 victory. She also averaged a 0.50 goals-against average for the weekend.

VanLangevelde's performance has helped the Huskies to a 3-0-1 conference record, marking the best start in over a decade, with the only better start coming in 2012 when the Huskies went 4-0 to open conference play.

This marks the first honor of the season for VanLangevelde.

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The Huskies are home this weekend, playing host to Davenport and Grand Valley State. The contest against Davenport is slated for 6 p.m. on Friday (Sep. 29), while the contest against Grand Valley State will take place on Sunday (Oct. 1) at noon, serving as Community Day.

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