WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Previous Winners
Abby Peduzzi | UNC Pembroke | Senior | Outside Hitter | Hilton Head, South Carolina
In four matches last week, Peduzzi hit .306 while averaging 3.93 kills and 3.00 digs per set. The outside hitter started with 19 kills and 12 digs in a four-set win over Georgia College before adding 12 kills, 10 digs and an attack percentage of .522 in a sweep of Elizabeth City State. She then closed the weekend with 14 kills and seven digs in a sweep of Lees-McRae, where she hit .406, before adding 14 kills and 16 digs in a five-set win over Emmanuel.
LIBERO OF THE WEEK - Previous Winners
Alyssa Whiteside | Francis Marion | Freshman | Libero | Piedmont, South Carolina
Whiteside was big in the back row for Francis Marion this week, averaging 6.43 digs per set in a pair of matches. She started with 27 digs against Emmanuel before posting 18 digs in a sweep of Lees-McRae. She also registered a .944 reception percentage, making just two errors on 36 attempts. The freshman added a pair of service aces in the win over Lees-McRae.
SETTER OF THE WEEK - Previous Winners
Alysha Arroyo | Converse | Senior | Setter | Isabela, Puerto Rico
In three Converse wins last week, Arroyo averaged 10.18 assists, 2.27 digs and 0.64 aces per set. She started with 34 assists and nine digs in a four-set win at North Greenville before registering 44 assists, nine digs and three aces in a four-set win over Southern Wesleyan. The senior closed out the week with 34 assists, four aces and seven digs in a sweep of Young Harris. She also surpassed the 2,000-career assist mark in the win over Southern Wesleyan, becoming the second player in Converse history to reach that milestone.
FOOTBALL
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Previous Winners
Josh Ehrlich | UNC Pembroke | Freshman | Quarterback | Annapolis, Maryland
Ehrlich was big to UNC Pembroke in their win over 13/9 Valdosta State on Saturday. He accounted for one touchdown and 100 yards rushing on 20 carries while throwing for 285 yards and two touchdowns. He completed 16 passes with a long of 20 in the 44-41 win.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Previous Winners
Kaliber Hoey | North Greenville | Senior | Defensive Back | Gaffney, South Carolina
Hoey was big for the North Greenville win at 18/19 West Alabama on Saturday. He posted two interceptions, one that stopped a Tiger drive deep in North Greenville territory and another to seal the game late in the fourth quarter. He posted 46 return yards in the win and added one pass breakup and tackle.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Previous Winners
Jared Navidad | UNC Pembroke | Junior | Kicker | Patterson, New York
In UNC Pembroke's win over 13/9-ranked Valdosta State, Navidad was perfect on a combined eight field goal and extra point attempts. He went 5-for-5 on extra points and 3-for-3 on field goals, converting from 25, 36 and 32 yards to help the Braves to the 44-41 win.
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
RUNNER OF THE WEEK - Previous Winners
Elizabeth Young | Belmont Abbey | Junior | Frederick, Maryland
At the Converse Kick-off, Young led Belmont Abbey and was the eighth NCAA Division II finisher. She finished 16th overall with a 6k time of 23:02.90.
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
RUNNER OF THE WEEK - Previous Winners
Ander Vera Moleres | Converse | Junior | Pamplona, Spain
Vera Moleres led Converse at the Converse Kick-off, taking 23rd overall and was the 19th NCAA Division II finisher. He covered the 8k distance in 25:33.5.