This weekโs nominees:
Riley Donahue – The sophomore outside hitter for the womenโs volleyball team combined for 50 kills in the Prideโs three games this past week. This included 21 kills in a competitive five-set victory at Haverford. On the defensive side, she combined for 38 digs.
Megan Kirtyan – The first-year setter for the womenโs volleyball team combined for 72 assists in the Prideโs three games this past week. This included a career-high 38 assists in a four-set victory over Cortland.
Audrey Bresciano – The senior forward for the field hockey team scored a game-winning overtime goal on Thursday night against Worcester State, which lifted the Pride to a 2-0 record.
Katie Vita – The senior midfielder for the womenโs soccer team scored a game-tying goal in the second half of Springfieldโs matchup with Amherst.
VOTE: The Springfield Student Womenโs Athlete of the Week for Sep. 5-11 โฌ๏ธ
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And on the menโs side:
Clayton Knibbs – The senior goalkeeper for the menโs soccer team had 16 saves on 17 shots on goal against him, and guided the Pride to two shutouts this past week.
Arsen Shtefan – The junior halfback for the football team ran for 97 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. He had a 21-yard touchdown on fourth down and a 45-yard rush to bring the Pride inside the five yard-line.
Parker Thornton – The first-year forward for the menโs soccer team scored the go-ahead goal in the second half of the Prideโs 1-0 victory over Gordon.
Pat Tuohy – The graduate punter for the football team put all four of his punts inside the opponentโs 20-yard line, and put one punt on Rowanโs one yard-line. He also averaged 37.5 yards on his punts.
VOTE: The Springfield Student Menโs Athlete of the Week for Sep. 5-11 โฌ๏ธ
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