Friday, June 29, 2018

Coach Spotlight: Alaska Anchorage's Chris Green

Get to know Chris Green, who is entering his 10th season as Alaska Anchorage's head volleyball coach, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Coeur d'Alene Resort Renews Golf Presenting Sponsorship

The longtime home of the GNAC Golf Championships, the Coeur d'Alene Resort and the conference have extended their agreement to host the annual championship at the resort through 2021.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Joe Danahey Receives CoSIDA 25-Year Award

The sports information director at Concordia will be honored for 25 years of service to the college athletic communications profession at CoSIDA's annual convention on June 30.

Friday, June 22, 2018

Coach Spotlight: Western Oregon's Lonny Sargent

Meet Lonny Sargent, who is entering his seventh season as head coach of the Western Oregon softball program, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Evan O'Kelly To Receive CoSIDA Rising Star Award

The Montana State Billings sports information director is being recognized as one of the top young professionals by the College Sports Information Directors of America at CoSIDA's annual convention on June 30.

Friday, June 15, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Western Oregon's Chris Thew

Get to know Chris Thew, the assistant athletic trainer at Western Oregon University, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Friday, June 15, 2018

David Ribich Repeats As GNAC Male Athlete Of The Year

Western Oregon's David Ribich is selected as the GNAC Male Athlete of the Year for the second straight year after an incredible season of championships, national records and the realization of a pro career.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Simply Dominant: Kurgat Wins GNAC Year-End Awards

Hardly beatable on the cross country course or on the track, Alaska Anchorage's Caroline Kurgat has been named both the GNAC Female Athlete of the Year and the Co-Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Simon Fraser Leads GNAC In Directors' Cup Standings

With spring points scored in men's and women's outdoor track and field and men's golf, Simon Fraser's 30th place finish leads all GNAC schools in the 2017-18 Learfield Directors' Cup standings.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Breen Overcomes Injury For Top Scholar-Athlete Honor

Putting together a dream season for herself and Montana State Billings after a knee injury in 2016, Alisha Breen closes her career with selection as the GNAC's Co-Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Cayetano Honored with GNAC Male Scholar-Athlete Honor

One of the anchors of the Seattle Pacific men's soccer midfield and one of the top academic performers in the program, Jess Cayetano has been named the 2017-18 GNAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Friday, June 8, 2018

Coach Spotlight: Montana State Billings' Stephen Cavallo

Get to know Stephen Cavallo, the second-year head coach of the Montana State Billings women's soccer program, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Alaska Anchorage Taps Greg Myford As Athletic Director

A longtime executive in professional and collegiate sports, Greg Myford becomes Alaska Anchorage's next athletic director after five years with IMG College.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Ku'ulei Siolo

Get to know Ku'ulei Siolo, the championships and compliance assistance in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference office, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Tim McDiffett Retires After 37 Years At Alaska Anchorage

The longest-tenured employee in Alaska Anchorage history, interim athletic director Tim McDiffett will retire after 37 years of service to Seawolves' athletics.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Alaska Anchorage Repeats As GNAC All-Sports Champion

Thanks to top-four finishes in the seven of the nine conference sports it sponsors, along with titles in women's cross country and women's basketball, Alaska Anchorage is the 2017-18 GNAC all-sports champion.

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Butch Kamena

Get to know Dr. T.H. "Butch" Kamena, the assistant athletic director for compliance and academics at Western Washington University, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Friday, May 18, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Rhys Lendio

Get to know Rhys Lendio, the media relations assistant at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Monday, May 14, 2018

Championships Trio Share Final Team Of The Week Honor

After earning conference titles over the weekend, Seattle Pacific women's track & field, Concordia men's track & field and Western Oregon baseball share honors for the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, May 7, 2018

Northwest Nazarene’s Postseason Run Merits Weekly Honor

Northwest Nazarene swept through the 2018 GNAC Softball Championships en route to its first-ever conference title, a berth to the Division II Championships and the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week award.

Monday, May 7, 2018

Three GNAC Record Setters Lead Athlete Of Week Awards

Alaska Anchorage's Caroline Kurgat, Central Washington's Mariyah Vongsaveng and Seattle Pacific's Renick Meyer all set GNAC track and field records to lead the GNAC Athlete of the Week selections.

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Northwest Nazarene To Install Turf Soccer Pitch

Northwest Nazarene has announced that they will install an artificial turf soccer pitch in time for the 2018 season, the latest in a number of upgrades to the school's athletics facilities.

Monday, April 30, 2018

Cavaliers' Comeback Merits Conference Title, Weekly Honor

Ending the 2018 GNAC Women's Golf Championships with four of five players within the top-10, Concordia used a spirited comeback to win the conference title and earn this week's Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week honor.

Monday, April 30, 2018

Postseason Clinching Efforts Earn Player Of Week Awards

Performances by Western Oregon's Ayanna Arceneaux and Simon Fraser's Alia Stachoski that helped earn their teams GNAC Championships berths lead the GNAC Player of the Week selections.

Friday, April 27, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Jeanette Knerr

Meet Jeanette Knerr, the director of facilities and events at Northwest Nazarene, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Monday, April 23, 2018

Dynamic Hitting Guides Yellowjackets To Weekly Accolade

Earning its first four-game sweep since the 2016 campaign, Montana State Billings used consistent and timely hitting to achieve this week's Red/Lion GNAC Team of the Week honor.

Monday, April 23, 2018

Track Record Breakers Lead Weekly Award Winners

Western Oregon's David Ribich set a Division II record while Alaska Anchorage's Caroline Kurgat and Concordia's Christina MacDonald eclipsed conference marks to lead the GNAC's Athletes of the Week list.

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Nona Letuligasenoa

Get to know Nona Letuligaseona, the assistant athletic director of communications and sports information director at Alaska, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Mal Stewman

Meet Mal Stewman, the academic success coordinator for student-athletes at Central Washington, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Golf Previews, Nanooks' Athletics Featured On 'Insider'

GNAC Insider featured Alaska interim athletic director Kayne Gutierrez, Simon Fraser senior women's golfer Michelle Waters and Western Washington head men's golf coach Luke Bennett.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Nighthawks Continue Strong Playoff Push For Weekly Honor

Earning a series win against Central Washington while moving into a tie for first with the Wildcats last weekend, Northwest Nazarene softball has been named the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Records For Ausman, McCormick Lead GNAC Weekly Awards

Concordia's Melissa Ausman reset her own conference record and Alaska Anchorage's Danielle McCormick reset her own school record to lead the selections for GNAC Athletes of the Week.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Gabe Lynn

Meet Gabe Lynn, the digital media and sports information specialist at Simon Fraser University, in the latest edition of our GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Record Holders, Roth Appeared Tuesday Night On 'Insider'

GNAC Insider featured Montana State Billings softball senior Heather Tracy, Western Washington men's junior golfer Cody Roth and Concordia senior thrower Melissa Ausman on Tuesday. The podcast is available on demand.

Monday, April 9, 2018

Vikings’ Efficient Final Round Leads To Weekly Recognition

Closing last week's Mustang Intercollegiate with an 11-under par in the final round for a third-place tie, Western Washington men's golf has been named this week's Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, April 9, 2018

Saints, Nighthawks Sweep GNAC Weekly Diamond Honors

Saint Martin's swept the baseball awards while Northwest Nazarene swept the GNAC Softball Player of the Week honors as both teams main gains on their stakes in conference playoff chases.

Friday, April 6, 2018

Administrator Spotlight: Sammy Henderson

Get to know Sammy Henderson, the director of athletic communications at Central Washington University, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Student-Athlete Trio, Hanson Featured On 'Insider'

Guests from Northwest Nazarene softball, Western Washington track & field and Simon Fraser made appearances to the weekly radio program, which is available on demand.

Monday, April 2, 2018

Big-Time Blasts Lifts MSUB To Team Of The Week Honor

Tying the GNAC record for home runs by a team in a four-game series (13) last weekend, Montana State Billings baseball has been named the Red Lion Team/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, April 2, 2018

Kurgat's Record Effort At Stanford Leads Weekly Honors

Caroline Kurgat's GNAC and Alaska Anchorage record performance in the 10,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational leads the selections for GNAC Athletes of the Week.

Friday, March 30, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Kim Cormack

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Kim Cormack, one of the athletic therapists at Simon Fraser.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Triple Threat: Spring Standouts Highlight Weekly Program

Saint Martin's junior softball pitcher Lauren Maley, Central Washington senior track & field athlete Kodiak Landis and Concordia junior women's golfer Shantel Antonio appeared on Insider Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Monday, March 26, 2018

Saints' Solid Tournament Showing Secures Weekly Honor

Losing just one contest of its six-game slate at the Tournament of Champions last weekend, Saint Martin's softball has been named this week's Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, March 26, 2018

Wildcats Take Double Sweep In Player Of Week Awards

A pair of track and field school records in the multi-events and a successful 5-1 softball weekend at the Tournament of Champions gave Central Washington a pair of Player of the Week sweeps.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Kurtis Kidd

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Kurtis Kidd, the head athletic trainer at Western Oregon.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Ken Becker

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Ken Becker, the head athletic trainer at Northwest Nazarene.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Spring Sports, Becker Featured On Weekly Radio Program

With the GNAC's full focus shifting to the spring season, Insider welcomed SFU head softball coach Mike Renney, WOU baseball senior Cody Dysktra and NNU head athletic trainer Ken Becker Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Pacific).

Monday, March 19, 2018

Wildcats Ride Nine-Game Win Streak To Weekly Honor

Playing its best softball three weeks into conference play, Central Washington picked up three weekend victories to extend its win streak to nine games and earn the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week honor.

Monday, March 19, 2018

Bonfilio's Argonaut Accolades Leads Player Of Week Picks

The Western Washington freshman leads the GNAC Player of the Week selections after he shared top honors at the Notre Dame de Namur Argonaut Invitational.

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Thomas Ebel

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Thomas Ebel, the head athletic trainer at Montana State Billings.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Isaac Perry

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Isaac Perry, the head athletic trainer at Central Washington.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Kyle Nelson

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Kyle Nelson, the head athletic trainer at Concordia.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Postseason Basketball, Baseball Featured On Insider

With the NCAA DII Elite Eight on the horizon, Bryan Miller of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority and MSUB's Kevin Woodin talked hoops while CWU's Desi Storey talked Wildcats' baseball Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Pacific).

Monday, March 12, 2018

Wolves Show Strong On National Stage For Weekly Honor

Winning the DMR and mile at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships, the Western Oregon men have been named the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, March 12, 2018

Pair Of Freshmen Lead GNAC Player Of The Week Awards

A pair of stellar performances by Central Washington's Theresa Moyle and Northwest Nazarene's Jordan Adams leads the list of honorees for GNAC Player of the Week.

Friday, March 9, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Alice Loebsack

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Alice Loebsack, the head athletic trainer at Saint Martin's.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotight: Jason Durocher

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Jason Durocher, the head athletic trainer at Seattle Pacific.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

GNAC Insider: West Regional Basketball Previews

Western Oregon head men's basketball coach Jim Shaw, Saint Martin's athletic director Bob Grisham and MSU Billings athletic director Krista Montague joined Insider to talk Division II postseason basketball.

Monday, March 5, 2018

MSUB's Title Run Merits Team Of The Week Recognition

After winning its first-ever GNAC championship Saturday night at the Alaska Airlines Center, Montana State Billings adds to its laurels as this week's Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, March 5, 2018

Player Of The Week Awards Led By Baseball Standouts

Winning performances by Western Oregon's Nyles Nygaard and Concordia's Trevor Huddleston lead this week's selections for GNAC Players of the Week.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Rachel Butler

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month, the GNAC is spotlighting the conference athletic trainers. In this spotlight we feature Rachel Butler, the head athletic trainer at Alaska Anchorage.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Evan O'Kelly To Receive CoSIDA Rising Star Award

Evan O'Kelly, the director of communications as Montana State Billings and former GNAC communications intern, will receive CoSIDA's Rising Star Award at the organization's June convention.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: Blake Timm

Blake Timm, the assistant commissioner for communications at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, is one of the featured panelists at the GNAC Working In Sports Seminar on Mar. 3 in Anchorage.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: Michael Dhesse

Michael Dhesse, an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Alaska Anchorage, is one of the featured panelists at the GNAC Working In Sports Seminar, Mar. 3 in Anchorage.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Simon Fraser Clinches Six Seed, Team Of The Week

Finishing the regular season with three straight home wins, Simon Fraser women's basketball received some late help to earn a GNAC Championships' berth and recognition as the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Big Efforts In Basketball Stretch Run Lead Weekly Honors

Key efforts for GNAC Championships-bound teams by Northwest Nazarene's Lexi Tubbs and Alaska Anchorage's DJ Ursery leads this week's GNAC Player of the Week honorees.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: T.J. Garlatz

T.J. Garlatz, the associate head cross country and track and field coach and compliance assistant at Alaska Anchorage, is one of our featured panelists at the GNAC Working In Sports Seminar on Sat., Mar. 3.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: Billy Strickland

Billy Strickland, the executive director of the Alaska School Activities Association, is one of our featured panelists at the GNAC Working In Sports Seminar on Sat., Mar. 3 in Anchorage.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Track Stars, Grisham Featured Tuesday On GNAC Insider

Tuesday's edition of GNAC Insider featured Concordia men's sprinter Carlos Ortiz, Central Washington women's sprinter Ali Anderson and Saint Martin's director of athletics Bob Grisham.

Monday, February 19, 2018

Indoor Championship Trio Shares Weekly Team Accolade

After victories at the 2018 GNAC Track and Field Championships, the Concordia men, Central Washington and Seattle Pacific women share this week's Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week honor.

Monday, February 19, 2018

Another Big Week For Breen Leads GNAC Weekly Honors

Another pair of big scoring performances for Montana State Billings' Alisha Breen not only helped clinch a GNAC Championships berth, but also helped earn the senior GNAC Player of the Week honors.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Championships' Previews Highlight Tuesday's Insider

Northwest Nazarene's John Van Beuren, Seattle Pacific's Scout Cai and Alaska Anchorage's Tim McDiffett were all featured on Episode 142 of GNAC Insider.

Monday, February 12, 2018

Seawolves Surging: Men's Hoops Receives Weekly Honor

Earning a home sweep with big wins against Northwest Nazarene and Central Washington last weekend, Alaska Anchorage men's basketball is recognized as the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, February 12, 2018

Tubbs' Hawk-Eye Shooting Leads Player Of Week Awards

The senior guard leads the GNAC Player of the Week honor roll after her two big scoring efforts helped Northwest Nazarene clinch a spot in the GNAC Women's Basketball Championships.

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: Dede Allen

Dede Allen (left), the associate director of athletics for compliance and academics at the University of Alaska Anchorage, is one of the featured panelists at the GNAC Working In Sports Seminar on March 3.

Friday, February 9, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: Brian Scott

Brian Scott, the head volleyball coach at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is one of the featured panelists at our 2018 Working In Sports Seminar, March 3 in Anchorage.

Thursday, February 8, 2018

GNAC, Baron Rings Extend Partnership Agreement

One of the leading manufacturers of championship and awards rings, Baron Rings has extended its partnership to be the official ring supplier of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

New Faces, Seasoned Veteran Joined Insider Tuesday

GNAC Insider featured Saint Martin's men's basketball EJ Boyce, Montana State Billings women's basketball Rylee Kane and Simon Fraser head football coach Thomas Ford.

Monday, February 5, 2018

Wildcats Earn Weekly Honor Following Home Sweep

Central Washington women's basketball earns the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week honor following home wins over Seattle Pacific and Saint Martin's. The Wildcats have won its previous six contests.

Monday, February 5, 2018

Season-Opening Softball Standouts Lead Weekly Honors

Heather Tracy and Maddy Lincoln lead the GNAC Player of the Week awards as the duo led Montana State Billings softball to a 4-1 record at the season-opening Desert Stinger.

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: Chris Orheim

Chris Orheim, the general manager of the Alaska Airlines Center, is one of our featured panelists at our 2018 Working In Sports Seminar, Mar. 3 in Anchorage.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: Jill Willson

Jill Willson, president of Double L Consulting and a consultant for NCAA Division II, will be our featured speaker at the GNAC Working In Sports Seminar in Anchorage on Mar. 3.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

GNAC Insider Highlights Softball, Ribich

GNAC Insider featured Central Washington's Mike Larabee, Montana State Billing's Evan O'Kelly and Western Oregon's David Ribich in this week's episode.

Monday, January 29, 2018

Cavs Earn Weekly Honor Following Superb Seattle Showing

Concordia indoor track and field is named the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week following impressive individual performances at the Univ. of Washington Invitational last weekend.

Monday, January 29, 2018

Historic Run For Ribich Lands GNAC Weekly Honors

The senior leads the GNAC Athlete of the Week selections after he became the 501st athlete in U.S. history to break the four-minute mile barrier at the UW Invitational.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Working In Sports Spotlight: Ali Teopas

Ali Teopas, the assistant director of leadership development for the NCAA, will be among the featured panelists at the 2018 GNAC Working In Sports Seminar, Mar. 3 in Anchorage.

Friday, January 26, 2018

Coach Spotlight: Simon Fraser's Gina Schmidt

Get to know Gina Schmidt, the head volleyball coach at Simon Fraser University, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Kayne Gutierrez Named UAF's Interim Athletic Director

Gutierrez steps in to fill the position left by Dr. Gary Gray, who resigned to become athletic director at East Stroudsburg in Pennsylvania. Gutierrez joined the UAF as compliance director in 2016.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Insider Resumed To Discuss GNAC Hoops, Track And Field

Tuesday's edition of GNAC Insider featured Concordia thrower Christina MacDonald, Western Washington's men's basketball forward Deandre Dickson and Northwest Nazarene head women's basketball coach Steve Steele.

Monday, January 22, 2018

SPU’s Big Week In Brougham Earns Falcons Weekly Honor

Seattle Pacific women's basketball has been named the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week following wins over Alaska and Alaska Anchorage last week inside Brougham Pavilion.

Monday, January 22, 2018

Stepping Up: Stepney Leads Player Of Week Honorees

The Central Washington senior leads the list of GNAC Player of the Week selections after his 45-point performance at Concordia. Stepney shares the honor with Luke Chavez of Saint Martin's.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

GNAC Hoops, Yellowjackets' Athletics Featured On Insider

Montana State Billings director of athletics Krista Montague, Alaska men's basketball sophomore Michael Kluting and Seattle Pacific women's basketball senior Erica Pagano appeared on Insider Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Monday, January 15, 2018

Nanooks Move Up To Third, Capture Team Of The Week

After earning two narrow road wins to gain a share of third place (5-3) last week, Alaska men's hoops has been selected the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, January 15, 2018

Record Track Performances Lead GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

A pair of record efforts by Concordia's Christina MacDonald and Western Oregon's Dustin Nading at the UW Preview tops the list of honorees for GNAC Player of the Week.

Friday, January 12, 2018

Coach Spotlight: Northwest Nazarene's Steve Steele

Get to know Steve Steele, the head women's basketball coach at Northwest Nazarene University, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Friday, January 12, 2018

Montana St. Billings Finalist For NCAA Award of Excellence

Montana State Billings is named as one of 19 finalists for the NCAA Award of Excellence for the school's work with its partnership with Team IMPACT.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

GNAC 'Working In Sports' Seminar Comes To Anchorage

The GNAC's annual workshop for high school and college students interested in careers in sports will take place at the Alaska Airlines Center on Saturday, March 3.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Gray Highlights Insider With Final Appearance As A Nanook

Nanooks' athletic director Gary Gray made his final Insider showing before heading to East Stroudsburg University. He was joined by Concordia's Danielle Hartzog and Seattle Pacific's Grant Leep.

Monday, January 8, 2018

Nighthawks Earn Team Of The Week Following Road Sweep

With key road wins at Seattle Pacific and Saint Martin's last week, Northwest Nazarene jumped to second place in the conference standings to earn this week's Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week honor.

Monday, January 8, 2018

Salam, Hartzog Singled Out For GNAC Weekly Honors

Salam is the GNAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week after averaging 33.5 points per game in two games while Hartzog is the women's honoree with her 25 points per game in two Cavaliers' wins.

Friday, January 5, 2018

Coach Spotlight: Alaska Anchorage's Rusty Osborne

Get to know Rusty Osborne, the head men's basketball coach at Alaska Anchorage, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Vikings Ride Hot GNAC Start To Team Of The Week Honor

Western Washington men's basketball is named the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week after earning two road wins last week to improve to 4-0 in conference play heading into the new year.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Hommes, Cartwright Net First Weekly Honors Of 2018

Thanks to their performances in the final games of 2017, Western Washington's Daulton Hommes and Concordia's Bailey Cartwright are the first GNAC Players of the Week for 2018.

Saturday, December 30, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Simon Fraser's Brendan Shaw

Brendan Shaw is a junior on the Simon Fraser men's soccer team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Concordia's Kelsie Merritt

Kelsie Merritt is a senior on the Concordia softball team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Schwecke, Ursery Honored For Pre-Holiday Performances

The Western Washington forward and the Alaska Anchorage guard earn the GNAC's Player of the Week awards for a pair of solid scoring performances prior to the holiday break.

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Coach Spotlight: Alaska Anchorage's Ryan McCarthy

Get to know Alaska Anchorage head women's basketball coach and Northwest Nazarene product Ryan McCarthy in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Three GNAC Schools In Top-40 Of Directors' Cup Standings

Led by Alaska Anchorage and Western Washington, the GNAC has three teams ranked in the top-40 of the Learfield Directors' Cup fall standings and seven schools overall.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Gary Gray Leaves UAF For East Stroudsburg

Dr. Gary Gray, athletic director at Alaska since 2012, will leave his post in January to take over as AD at Division II member East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Simon Fraser's Lauren Mason

Lauren Mason is a sophomore on the Simon Fraser women's wrestling team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Monday, December 18, 2017

Cross Country Effort Earns Wolves Team of the Week Award

Western Oregon men's basketball is named the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week after scoring a road win at Tarleton State and handing Alaska Anchorage its first GNAC loss of the season.

Monday, December 18, 2017

Single-Game Sensations Snare Player Of Week Selections

Western Washington's Daulton Hommes and Alaska's Cassi Williams picked up GNAC Player of the Week honors after the duo posted spectacular single-game performances to help their teams to victories.

Friday, December 15, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Seattle Pacific's Nathan Streufert

Nathan Streufert is a junior on the Seattle Pacific men's basketball team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Monday, December 11, 2017

Flurry Of First-Place Finishes Earns NNU Team Of The Week

Northwest Nazarene men's indoor track and field has been named the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week after placing first in seven events at the Jackson's Open in Nampa, Idaho over the weekend.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Rocky Mountain Stingers Sweep Basketball Weekly Honors

Montana State Billings sweeps the conference's Basketball Player of the Week awards as Sven Jeuschede wins for the first time and Alisha Breen wins for the third time this season.

Friday, December 8, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Central Washington's Molly Nutt

Molly Nutt is a junior on the Central Washington softball team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Hoops, Stava Featured On Tuesday's Edition Of GNAC Insider

Tuesday's edition of GNAC Insider featured WOU men's basketball senior forward JJ Chirnside, SMU's head women's basketball coach Christy Martin and SPU director of athletics Jackson Stava.

Monday, December 4, 2017

NNU Cruises To 2-0 GNAC Start, Team Of The Week Honor

Earning its first 2-0 GNAC start in program history behind a couple of dominating performances last week, Northwest Nazarene men’s basketball has been selected as the GNAC/Red Lion Team of the Week.

Monday, December 4, 2017

Big Shots: Drechsel, Breen Lead Player Of Week Awards

Western Washington's Trey Drechsel and Montana State Billings' Alisha Breen lead the GNAC Player of the Week awards after a pair of big scoring performances in the first week of GNAC play.

Friday, December 1, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Simon Fraser's Sidney Peake

Sidney Peake is a senior on the Simon Fraser swimming team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

GNAC’s Top Offensive Minds Joined Tuesday's Insider

Joining Tuesday's edition of GNAC Insider were MSUB women's basketball senior forward Alisha Breen, NNU middle blocker senior Madi Farrell and SMU head men's basketball coach Alex Pribble.

Monday, November 27, 2017

Saints, Seawolves Share Red Lion Team Of The Week Honor

With a pair of big wins in respective Thanksgiving tournaments last week, Saint Martin’s men’s basketball and Alaska Anchorage women’s basketball are selected as the GNAC/Red Lion Co-Teams of the Week.

Monday, November 27, 2017

Winning Ways: Chavez, Cloninger Earn GNAC Weekly Honors

Saint Martin's guard Luke Chavez and Alaska Anchorage forward Shelby Cloninger earn GNAC Player of the Week awards after leading their teams to big victories over Thanksgiving week.

Monday, November 20, 2017

Top-Five National Finish Lifts UAA To Team Of The Week

Thanks to its fifth-place finish at the 2017 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships, Alaska Anchorage women's cross country has been selected as the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, November 20, 2017

May, Phelps Split Final Volleyball Offensive Weekly Honors

Two outstanding performances by Simon Fraser's Tessa May and Western Washington's Abby Phelps in the final week of the volleyball regular season lead the weekly list of GNAC Player of the Week honorees.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Coach Spotlight: Central Washington's Ian Shoemaker

Get to know Ian Shoemaker, head coach the GNAC champion Central Washington football team, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Championships, Compliance Highlight GNAC Insider

The latest edition of GNAC Insider featured UAA women's cross country senior Mariah Burroughs, WWU head women's soccer coach Travis Connell and SMU associate director of athletics Chris Gregor.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Undefeated Season Earns CWU Red Lion Team Award

Winning the conference title while achieving just the third undefeated regular season in GNAC history, No. 7 Central Washington football has been named the Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Elffers Finishes Career With Player Of Week Honor

The senior's record-tying six-touchdown performance in Azusa Pacific's season finale win over Colorado Mesa leads this week's honor roll of GNAC weekly award winners.

Thursday, November 9, 2017

WOU's Fuller Named To Division II Presidents Council

Dr. Rex Fuller, president at Western Oregon University since 2015, has been appointed to a four-year term on the NCAA Division II Presidents Council beginning in January 2018.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

GNAC Continues To Experience Rise In Graduation Rate

Graduation rate and academic success rate data released by the NCAA show that the GNAC continues to grow in both categories. The conference ranks in the top 10 among Division II conferences in both categories.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Soccer Stars, Athletic Director Featured On GNAC Insider

The latest edition of GNAC Insider featured Concordia women's soccer defender Ana Delgadillo, Western Washington women's soccer forward Karli White and Central Washington athletic director Dennis Francois.

Monday, November 6, 2017

Third-Straight GNAC Title Earns WWU Team Of The Week

Playing in its sixth-straight GNAC Championships title match, Western Washington claimed a 1-0 double-overtime victory over Concordia Saturday afternoon for the GNAC title.

Monday, November 6, 2017

Webber, Childs Share Player Of Week Ahead Of Showdown

The Humboldt State quarterback and the Central Washington running back share the GNAC Football Offensive Player of the Week ahead of Saturday's nationally-streamed title showdown.

Friday, November 3, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Western Oregon's Aaron Whitaker

Aaron Whitaker is a senior on the Western Oregon track and field team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Wealth Of NCAA Experience Provided On Insider Tuesday

Tuesday's GNAC Insider guests featured Alaska Director of Athletics Gary Gray, Western Oregon head cross country coach Mike Johnson and Concordia head women's soccer coach Grant Landy.

Monday, October 30, 2017

Net Positive: Johnson, Phelps Lead Weekly Honors

Solid weekend performances by Alaska Anchorage's Chrisalyn Johnson and Western Washington's Abby Phelps that tightened the GNAC volleyball races headlines the GNAC Player of the Week awards.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Saint Martin's Lisa Zelasko

Lisa Zelasko is a senior on the Saint Martin's women's golf team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Friday, October 27, 2017

Seattle Pacific's Foster Named To NCAA Management Council

Amy Foster, the associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at Seattle Pacific University, has been appointed to a four-year term on the NCAA Division II Management Council.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Insider Guests Discuss Key Matchups As Fall Season Wanes

GNAC Insider: This week's guests were Alaska Anchorage outside hitter Leah Swiss, Northwest Nazarene women's soccer forward Hannah Holm and Central Washington head football coach Ian Shoemaker.

Monday, October 23, 2017

WOU Men's XC Earns Team Of The Week After GNAC Triumph

Western Oregon men's cross country has been named the GNAC/Red Lion Team of the Week after placing first at the GNAC Championships for the first time in program history.

Monday, October 23, 2017

No Lion: Pernell's Running Day Leads GNAC Weekly Honors

The senior running back leads this week's GNAC Player of the Week award winners after he scored both of Central Washington's touchdowns in the non-conference win over North Alabama.

Friday, October 20, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Montana State Billings' Michael Gahan

Michael Gahan is a senior on the Montana State Billings' baseball team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Cross Country Preview On Tap For Tuesday's GNAC Insider

GNAC Insider: Western Washington men's cross country runner Andrew Wise, Simon Fraser women's cross country runner Julia Howley and Northwest Nazarene Director of Athletics Kelli Lindley joined the show.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Northwest Nazarene Transitions To New Nickname

After discussions with the athletic department, campus constituents and student and alumni groups, Northwest Nazarene is changing its athletics nickname from Crusaders to Nighthawks.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Massive Upset Earns CWU Volleyball Team Of The Week

With their upset against then-undefeated No. 12 Northwest Nazarene and sweep of Montana State Billings, the Wildcats are tabbed as this week's Team of the Week.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Double Your Fun For Four GNAC Teams In Weekly Honors

Central Washington, Humboldt State and Northwest Nazarene all swept sports awards and Humboldt State won two of three football awards to lead this week's GNAC Player of the Week selections.

Friday, October 13, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Western Oregon's Sara Madden

Sara Madden is a senior on the Western Oregon cross country and track and field teams and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Soccer Standouts, Research Professor Join GNAC Insider

GNAC Insider: WWU men's soccer midfielder Luke Olney, CU women's soccer defender Kasey Ames and SFU biomedical physiology and kinesiology professor Dr. Peter Ruben joined the show Tuesday night.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Two Shutouts Key NNU's Team Of The Week Recognition

Shutout wins against CWU and SPU this week tied Northwest Nazarene's school record for wins (5) in conference play since transitioning to the Division II level in 2002.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Wildcats' Gridiron Duo Leads GNAC Player Of Week Honors

Central Washington's Reilly Hennessey and Kevin Haynes lead this week's honor roll of top performers after the Wildcats improved to 6-0 on the season and took command in the GNAC championship race.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Simon Fraser's Ruben Continues Key Heart Research

Dr. Peter Ruben, Simon Fraser's faculty athletics representative, has introduced research on how sleep and exercise may be dangerous for those with a mutation in a gene that is important for proper heart function.

Friday, October 6, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Simon Fraser's Adrian VanderHelm

Adrian VanderHelm is a senior on the Simon Fraser University's swimming team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Division II Basketball Showcase To Feature 3 GNAC Schools

The Feb. 1 doubleheader in Ellensburg between the Seattle Pacific and Central Washington women and between the Western Washington and Central Washington men, is picked to be streamed on ESPN3.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

SAAC Representatives Highlight Tuesday's GNAC Insider

Central Washington men's sprinter Daniel Calderon-Hernandez, Seattle Pacific women's soccer midfielder Simon Herzberg and Seattle Pacific Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Kevin Bartlett made first appearances on show.

Monday, October 2, 2017

Dominant Displays Earn NNU Team Of The Week Accolade

A sweep of the Alaska schools last week and continued dominance against GNAC opposition has earned Northwest Nazarene volleyball Team of the Week honors.

Monday, October 2, 2017

Falcons' Star Studded Cast Leads Player Of Week Honors

Five Seattle Pacific athletes, led by a pair of top individual cross country performances at the Willamette Charles Bowles Invitational, headline this week's list of conference honors.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Dr. Kevin Bartlett Earns GNAC SAAC Faculty Mentor Award

Seattle Pacific University associate professor of chemistry Kevin Bartlett is selected by the GNAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in recognition of his support of the Falcons' student-athletes.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Concordia Gives Back To Partner Elementary School

As part of Concordia University's GIVE Day, members of the Cavaliers' Student-Athlete Advisory Committee stuffed 200 backpacks of food for students at university partner Faubion Elementary School.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Card Coupled With Pair Of Shot Stoppers For GNAC Insider

Joining us on Tuesday's episode was Montana State Billings' Tom Lohmann, Seattle Pacific's Molly Stinson and Western Washington's Steve Card.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Two Opening Wins Hand WWU Team Of The Week Honor

After knocking off Seattle Pacific in a thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind overtime victory on Saturday, the Vikings are the first GNAC men's soccer team to receive the award this year.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Vikings Pitch Soccer Offensive Sweep To Lead Weekly Honors

Western Washington forwards Gabriela Pelogi and Drew Farnsworth sweep the weekly soccer offensive awards to lead the latest honor roll of GNAC Players of the Week.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Gaska, Jones, Eads Featured On GNAC Insider

Central Washington wide receiver Christian Gasca, Simon Fraser men's soccer midfielder Adam Jones and Concordia's interim director of athletics, Lauren Eads, highlighted a trio of first-time GNAC Insider guests.

Monday, September 18, 2017

Second Consecutive Victory Hands SFU Team Of The Week

Simon Fraser placed five competitors in the top-14 to achieve a team score of 42 in winning the Sundodger Invitational. The closest GNAC finisher was Seattle Pacific with a third place score of 132.

Monday, September 18, 2017

Football Performances Headline Player Of The Week Awards

A record-setting performance by Humboldt State's Robert Webber and two interceptions by Western Oregon's Curtis Anderson tops the weekly honor roll of the GNAC's top individual performances.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

GNAC Insider Made Its First Appearance Of 2017-18

Northwest Nazarene's Hailey Cook, Western Oregon's Curtis Campbell and Simon Fraser's Chris Crisologo talked about the fall season, life in the GNAC and more.

Monday, September 11, 2017

HSU Captures Team Of The Week After Big Road Win

The Lumberjacks' win snapped an eight-game APU home win streak and a nine-game Cougar win streak against GNAC opposition.

Monday, September 11, 2017

Volleyball Performances Lead GNAC Weekly Honors

Two of the top performances in another solid GNAC performance in the D2 West Region Volleyball Showcase leads this week's selections for GNAC Player of the Week.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Air Quality Forces Schedule Changes Across GNAC

Forest fires all across GNAC Country have forced changes in times and cancellation of events across the conference with poor air quality.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Comeback Performance Earns CWU Team Of The Week

Central Washington earns 2017-18's first Red Lion/GNAC Team of the Week selection with a gritty come-from-behind performance and big in-region win at Texas A&M Kingsville.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Football Performances Lead Player Of Week Selections

A trio of solid football performances, including a standout day for Simon Fraser quarterback Miles Richardson, leads the first GNAC Player of the Week selections of the season.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

D2 ADA Recognizes Academic Achievement Award Winners

Over 300 student-athletes from seven GNAC schools have been recognized with the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association's Academic Achievement Award.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Coach Spotlight: Simon Fraser's Clint Schneider

Get to know Clint Schneider, who is in his third season as Simon Fraser head men's soccer coach, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Friday, August 25, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Northwest Nazarene's Dylan Brink

Dylan Brink is a junior on the Northwest Nazarene men's basketball team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Monday, August 14, 2017

GNAC Video Streaming Extends To More OTT Platforms

In addition to its presence on Roku, GNAC.tv will now be available to Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV users through apps developed by streaming partner Stretch Internet.

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Coach Spotlight: Simon Fraser's Steve Hanson

Get to know Steve Hanson, who is entering his second year as Simon Fraser's head men's basketball coach, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Thursday, August 3, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Alaska Anchorage's Madeleine Arbuckle

Madeleine Arbuckle is a senior on the Alaska Anchorage gymnastics team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Saturday, July 29, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Northwest Nazarene's Carly Parker

Carly Parker is a junior on the Northwest Nazarene women's basketball team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Central Washington's Daniel Calderon

Daniel Calderon is a sophomore on the Central Washington track and field team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Ian Marks To Lead Alaska Anchorage Communications

Alaska Anchorage hires Ian Marks as its next assistant athletic director for media relations. Marks most recently spent four years in the same capacity at Colorado Mesa University.

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Administrator Spotlight: Alaska Anchorage's TJ Garlatz

Get to know TJ Garlatz, who is entering his 11th year year as a member of the Alaska Anchorage athletic department, in our latest GNAC Administrator Spotlight.

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Montana State Billings' Jacob Marshall

Jacob Marshall is a senior on the Montana State Billings cross country and track and field teams and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Saturday, July 15, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Seattle Pacific's Amanda Ganete

Amanda Ganete is a junior on the Seattle Pacific volleyball team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Friday, July 14, 2017

Concordia Approved For Full NCAA Division II Membership

The NCAA Division II Membership Committee approves the GNAC's newest member for full membership, completing a three-year transition process from the NAIA.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Coach Spotlight: Central Washington's Kevin Adkisson

Get to know Kevin Adkisson, who is entering his 24th season as Central Washington head cross country and track and field coach, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Seattle Pacific's Kary Whitney

Kary Whitney is a junior goalkeeper on the Seattle Pacific men's soccer team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Monday, July 10, 2017

Concordia Wins GNAC Academic All-Sports Championship

In its second year as a full member of the GNAC, Concordia saw all six men's programs and four women's program finish in the top-three in GPA en route to the Academic All-Sports Championship.

Sunday, July 9, 2017

GNAC Coach Spotlight: Concordia's Rob Vance

Learn more about Concordia head baseball coach Rob Vance, who is entering his 20th season leading the Cavaliers, in our latest GNAC Coach Spotlight.

Friday, July 7, 2017

SAAC Spotlight: Seattle Pacific's Simone Herzberg

Simone Herberg is a senior on the Seattle Pacific women's soccer team and a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Faculty Athletic Representatives Honor 193 High Performers

The record number of GNAC Faculty Athletic Representative's Student-Athlete award winners recognizes athletes with a 3.85 cumulative grade point average or better.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Tim McDiffett Named UAA Interim Athletic Director

A member of the Alaska Anchorage athletic department since 1981, Tim McDiffett will serve as interim athletic director for the third time in his tenure in Anchorage.