Players of the Week - September 5, 2023 9/5/2023 2:36:55 PM Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week Ethan Nieroda, Webster University Competing in his first collegiate race Nieroda finished 13th in a field of 75 runners. He completed the 5K course in 17:24. Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week Karissa Heffernan, Eureka College Was the team's top finisher at the Rock River Invite, finishing 12th overall. Had a time of 21:01 on the 5K course. Men's Golf Player of the Week Jan Antonin Wdowka, Webster University Opened the season with a win in the Transylvania Invitational. Carded a three round score of 206, finishing -10. Had a career best round of 66. Women's Golf Player of the Week Olivia Derbyshire, MUW Finished 25th in the 80 player field at the Transylvania Invitational. Shot a three round 245 including a low of 78 in the third round. Men's Soccer (Offensive) Player of the Week Talha Dizdarevic, Webster University Recorded a hat trick in his collegiate debut, leading the Gorloks to a win over Maryville (Tenn.). Men's Soccer (Defensive) Player of the Week Santiago Herrera, Eureka College Helped the Red Devils to a win over Edgewood, scoring one goal and limiting the opponent to just one tally. Women's Soccer (Offensive) Player of the Week Baeli Young, Spalding University Was a focal point on offense, getting off six shots. Notched her team's only goal against Anderson, Women's Soccer (Defensive) Player of the Week Christin Walls, Principia College Combined for 28 saves in two games for the Panthers. Had 18 saves against Maryville (Tenn.). Volleyball (Offensive) Player of the Week Jayda Branch, Spalding University Totaled 42 kills in three matches, hitting 108 on the week. Had a high of 19 kills in a win over Huntingdon. Volleyball (Defensive) Player of the Week Madison Suggs, MUW Averaged 6.8 digs per set on the week. Led team with a .978 receiving percentage. Finished with a high of 23 digs against Toccoa Falls.