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.