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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week-August 26, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Stevenson Storm, junior forward from Kalamazoo, MI, led Spring Arbor University to a 2-0 start to their season, scoring three goals in the first two matches. He scored both goals in SAU's 2-1 season opening win over Trinity International. His goal against Roosevelt came off a penalty kick in the 74th minute to complete the 2-1 come from behind win.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Stevenson Storm, Spring Arbor University; Ross McGuigan, Tennessee Temple University; Corey Lopez, Indiana Wesleyan University

Women’s Soccer DI

Madison Ratchford, freshman forward from Taylorsville, KY, leads Campbellsville University with two goals through two games. She scored CU's first goal of the season Friday night in a 2-0 shutout win over Montreat and followed with another goal Saturday against Truett-McConnell. Both games were played at the YMCA in Mason, NC. Friday's win was the first season- opening win for Campbellsville since 2005.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Madison Ratchford, Campbellsville University; Corrie Good, Spring Arbor University; Carianne Sobey, Grace College; Celly Ruiz, Point University, Nicole Biggs, Indiana Wesleyan University

Amanda Howard, freshman goalkeeper from Harrodsburg, KY, made her collegiate debut at Campbellsville University with a seven-save shutout win over Montreat College in the 2014 season opener. She followed with two saves in a 2-1 win against Truett- McConnell College. Howard ends the two-game week with 9 saves and a .500 goals against average.

Volleyball DI

Ellie Harp, senior setter from Abilene, TX, was named the Wyndham Classic Most Valuable Player as she led Grace College to a perfect 4-0 record at the season-opening tournament. Harp averaged 10 assists/set, topping 45 assists three times. She handed out 50 assists with 10 digs against Indiana Tech and had 49 assists and 5 kills against IU-Kokomo. Overall for the week, Harp had 15 kills over the four matches, hitting at a .235 percentage, with a total of 169 assists.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Lyndsay Murray, Spring Arbor University; Naomi Posada, Tennessee Temple University; Ellie Harp, Grace College; Daniela Pena, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Aubrey Husak, Bethel College; Ashlen Buck, Indiana Wesleyan University

Women’s Tennis

Katie Wilson, junior from Middletown, IN, helped Indiana Wesleyan University win their season opener verses IU Southeast on Saturday with a 9-0 score. Katie won No. 1-singles 6-3, 6-0 and teamed with Kim Mella to win No. 1-doubles 9-7.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- September 2, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Pedro Amaral, junior forward from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, boosted the Bethel College Pilots to a win and a draw in the first week of the season netting four total goals. In the first outing against Trinity International, Amaral recorded the go-ahead goal in the 64th minute and then recorded his first career hat-trick against Northwestern College as he tallied three goals.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Alex Ryan, Campbellsville University; Pedro Amaral, Bethel College; Jamie Campbell, Southwestern Christian University; Elliot Thompson, Greenville College; Richie Hershkowitz, Greenville College; Anthony Juncaj, Spring Arbor University

Nestor Escobar, junior goalkeeper from Caracas, Venezula, made his varsity debut for Campbellsville University, filling in at goalkeeper after the Tigers top two keepers were unable to compete in the opening week. Escobar collected two shutout wins and 6 saves in route to a 3-0 week. Campbellsville defeated Ohio Christian University 5-0, Siena Heights University 4-2, and Clarke University 8- 0.

Men’s Soccer DII

Mitchell Martens, sophomore forward from Steinbach, Manitoba, was a constant threat as the Providence Pilots opened with wins on the road against NAIA opponents. He scored both goals in the 2-0 win against Presentation College and a spectacular game winner in a 2-1 result over York College.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Mitchell Martens, Providence University College; Ben Maxey, Toccoa Fallas College

Women’s Soccer DI

Stephany Ellison, senior from Whitesville, NY, scored 3 goals in Houghton College’s 3-0 season opening win at Westminster College, PA and netted 2 goals, including the game winner, in Houghton’s 3-2 victory at Grove City College, PA (1-1).

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Madison Ratchford, Campbellsville University; Diana Diaz-Diurych, Bethel College; Stephany Ellison, Houghton College; Samantha Yasatan, Trinity International University; Abbey Fuller, Spring Arbor University

Amanda Howard, freshman goalkeeper from Harrodsburg, KY, has helped Campbellsville University to its best start in at least a decade at 3-0. The CU midfield and defense didn't allow many scoring opportunities by Indiana Wesleyan University in the Lady Tigers' home opener Aug. 30, but Howard had two key saves in back-to-back plays to help keep the Tigers in front.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Amanda Howard, Campbellsville University; Courtney Harrison, Spring Arbor University

Volleyball DI

Courtney Samudio, senior outside hitter from Surprise, AZ, led the Trinity Christian College Trolls to win three of their four matches, including a win over No. 10 Lindsey Wilson University, in the Saint Xavier/Trinity Crossover Tournament. Samudio led the team in hitting with a total of 65 kills in the four matches. She averaged 4.06 kills/set with a .269 attacking percentage. In the match with ranked Lindsey Wilson she recorded 21 kills with a .372 attaching percentage and had the final kill in the fourth set to give the team the 25-23 win and the match win. Against RV Cornerstone she had 12 kills. She was pivotal in the match win over St. Ambrose with 17 kills- many of which came at crucial times. She also had 15 kills against Point Park.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Annija Abolina, Campbellsville University; Aubrey Husak, Bethel College; Elizabeth Simonelli, Judson University; Courtney Samudio, Trinity Christian College; Shanay Gonder, University of Northwestern; Hattie Burgher, Houghton College

Volleyball DII

Alison Renz, sophomore opposite from Lake Mills, WI, helped guide the Maranatha Baptist University squad to a Spikefest Tournament Title at Faith Baptist Bible College, as the team went 12-0 in sets. Renz posted 42 kills, a 38% attacking, 8 digs, 9 block assists, 3 block solo, and was named to the All- Tournament Team.

Football

Jacob Russell, senior quarterback from Lawrenceburg, KY, was named the Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after setting three Campbellsville University single-game passing records in his debut for the Fighting Tigers. Russell broke a Campbellsville single-game record with his 414 passing yards. Russell matched the program record with five touchdown passes while also broke the record for longest pass play in CU history, a 97- yard touchdown toss to Demytreus Gipson.

Football Offensive Nominees: Jacob Russell, Campbellsville University; Roycen Routte, Trinity Bible College

Men’s Cross Country DI

Brett Pierce, senior from Edgewood, KY, helped lead Campbellsville to a repeat first-place finish at the Asbury University Invitational in Wilmore, Ky., on Saturday. Pierce ran the 5k course in 16:21 and finished first individually.

Women’s Cross Country DI

Anna Bos, senior from Rockford, MI, in the first meet of the season, won the 5K event. She led the pack and finished nine seconds ahead of the next competitor. She finished in 18:52, averaged a 6.04 mile, and helped the team take 2nd place of the six competition teams.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Sarah Johnson, Campbellsville University; Anna Bos, Trinity Christian College

Men’s Golf

Justin Hazel, sophomore from Campbellsville, KY, shot +1 to finish seventh in the Presidents Cup Aug. 30-31 at The Pines in Columbia, Ky. Hazel shot a 67 on the first day to lead all players, but struggled with a 76 on day two. The Presidents Cup is a Ryder Cup style head-to-head tournament against rival Lindsey Wilson College. Campbellsville finished second as a team in the tournament.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Justin Hazel, Campbellsville University; Cody Lysher, Spring Arbor University

Women’s Golf

Anna Marie Hyatt, sophomore from Lawrenceburg, KY, was low medalist at the season-opening Presidents Cup Aug. 30-31 against Lindsey Wilson College at The Pines in Columbia, Ky. Hyatt shot 79 on the first day and 76 on day two in the Ryder Cup style tournament. She helped lead Campbellsville University to win the inaugural event against LWC, 7 1/2 to 3 1/2.

Women’s Golf Nominees: Anna Marie Hyatt, Campbellsville University; Brittney Walker, Oakland City University

Men’s Tennis

Jesse DeBoer, junior from Allegan, MI, helped lead Spring Arbor to back-to-back wins to open the 2014 season, defeating Saint Francis 6-3 and Bethel 8-1. DeBoer went a combined 3-1 last week, with his only loss coming at No. 1 doubles in a very tight 9-8 (4) defeat. He picked up a pair of wins at No. 2 singles and one more victory at No. 1 doubles.

Women’s Tennis

Hope Roelofs, from Hudsonville, MI, went a combined 4-0 this past week to help lead Spring Arbor to consecutive wins to open the season, defeating Saint Francis 9-0 and Bethel 8-1. She picked up a pair of wins at No.2 singles and two more at No.2 doubles.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- September 9, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Terell Williamson, freshman midfielder from Alexandria, VA, had a breakout week for the Chowan University Hawks. Williamson led Chowan to a 2-1 week and played a critical role in the team's wins over Goldey-Beacom and Felician College. He notched 3 goals against the Goldey-Beacom and 2 against the Felician while tallying two assists over the course of three games for a total of 12 points on the week.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Ricardo Carvalho, Bethel College; Stevenson Storm, Spring Arbor University; Troy Tippeconnic, Oklahoma Christian University; Connor Jamieson, Oakland City University; Landon Sheaffer, Houghton College; Steven Hoeflich, Trinity International University; Phil Pressgrove, Point University; Ewahia Amhanesi, Mississippi College; Terell Williamson, Chowan University; Joey Capone, Southern Wesleyan University; Alejandro Sanchez, Southern Wesleyan University; Adam Kay, Southwestern Christian University; Bruno da Silva, Warner University; Marcelo Petit, Campbellsville University; Michael Caccavo, Spring Arbor University; Jon Sands, Grace College

Thomas Crown, senior goalkeeper from St. Louis, MO, kept Greenville College in both games with some big time saves. Against Rose-Hulman, he had a total of 4 saves, 2 of them that should have been goals. Against Illinois College, Crown produced 13 saves to give his team an opportunity to come back and win 2-1.

Men’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Jared Toth, Houghton College; Shane Coleman, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Thomas Crown, Greenville College

Men’s Soccer DII

Jacob Persson, senior forward from Sherwood, AR, Jacob was the leading goal-scorer in two wins this week for Moody Bible Institute. MBI improved to 2-1 on the season after posting 2 victories: a 4-3 victory against Trinity Christian College and a 3-1 victory over Finlandia University. Persson posted 2 first half goals and 1 second half goal against TCC and 2 second half goals and an assist against Finlandia.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Kingsley Assibey, Barclay College; JJ Parkhurst, Faith Baptist Bible College; Jacob Persson, Moody Bible Institute; Julio Cobo, Barclay College; Aaron Wieness, Grace Bible College; Isaias Castillo, Maranatha Baptist University; Angel Paredes, Ohio Christian University

Andrew Elliason, sophomore goalkeeper from Ypsilanti, MI, in his first collegiate start in goal, made 11 saves in a 110 minute, 1-1 draw vs. NCCAA DII #2 Providence University College.

Men’s Soccer DII Defensive Nominees: Andrew Elliason, North Central University; Caleb Pancoast, Cairn University; Prince Ahokwah, Ohio Christian University

Women’s Soccer DI

Chelsea Swisher, senior forward from Moore, OK, fresh off setting the Mid-America Christian University’s single-season record for points (52) last season, scored six goals and dished out two assists to lead the Lady Evangels to a 3-0 start. Swisher recorded a hat trick of three goals with one assist in a 10-0 victory over Jarvis Christian College before tallying one goal and one assist in a 3-2 win at Houston-Victoria (Texas). She then capped the week with a two-goal effort as the Lady Evangels rallied from 2-0 down to knock of LSU-Alexandria 4-3 Saturday afternoon (Sept. 6). Swisher leads the Sooner Athletic Conference in points per game (4,67) and is tied for the league lead in goals (6) and points (14). She was also named the Sooner Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Katelyn Duba, Grace University, Jaquelyn Martin, Spring Arbor Univesity; Meredith Hollar, Grace College; Jessica King, Trinity Western University; Bethany Stein, Lancaster Bible College; Corrie Thomas, Shorter University; Bella Mitrevski, Roberts Wesleyan College; Holliday Williams, McMurry University; Samantha Yasatan, Trinity International University; Sayit Mejia Bello, Mississippi College; Jamie Murray, Warner University; Priscilla Jara, Judson University; Chelsea Swisher, Mid-America Christian University

Women’s Soccer DII

Kelsey Murphy, freshman forward from Sarasota, FL, has averaged one goal per game over the first 5 games. This week she scored 3 goals in the 4-0 win against Kentucky Christian and 1 goal in the 3-1 win against Ohio Christian in a Fri-Sat tournament of NCCAA DII schools in Dayton, TN.

Women’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Jessica Pegg, Grace Bible College; Kelsey Murphy, Clearwater Christian College; Meghan Wilson, Cairn University; Natasha Walters, Bob Jones University; Erin Dillow, Ohio Christian University

Volleyball DI

Alejandre Rivas, junior opposite from Juarez, Mexico, led Oklahoma Wesleyan University in kills in each match except one last week. In her best performance of the week she was one of top kill earners in 5 set win over Peru St. Rivas tallied 53 kills (average of 13.25 per game) and 60 digs (average 15 per game) in 4 games played and finished the week with a .300 attacking percentage.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Ellie Harp, Grace College; Chelsea Entz, Grace University; Zoe Wolfenbarger, Bethel College; Megan Palm, Houghton College; Catherine Heath, McMurry University; Madison Frazier, Mississippi College; Danielle Sweet, Emmanuel College; Sarah Hughey, Southern Wesleyan University; Alejandre Rivas, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Samantha Stoller, Trinity International University

Volleyball DII

Brigid Shehan, senior outside hitter from Media, PA, led the Cairn University Highlanders to a 4-3 start to the 2014 Women's Volleyball season. She led with 87 digs on the defensive side of the court and contributed 68 kills on the offensive end. Shehan has season high digs 21 against Notre Dame of Maryland and kills 13 against Immaculata.

Volleyball DII Nominees: Magen Daniel, Kentucky Christian University; Allison Renz, Marranatha Baptist University; Asupa Leota, Pensacola Christian College; Ellisa Pheneger, North Central University; Brigid Shehan, Cairn University

Football

Jeret Smith, senior wide receiver from Abilene, TX, scored McMurry University’s final three TDs of the game to lead the 26-17 upset over NCAA Division I Houston Baptist University on the road. Smith's five- yard reverse run put McM up at halftime, 13-8. He then caught the go- ahead scores on passes of 22 and 55 yards in the second half. Smith averaged 20.5 yards per reception and finished the game with 123 reception yards.

Football Offensive Nominees: Jeret Smith, McMurry University; Sam Northey, Greenville College; Brandon Robertson, Point University; Jacob Fletcher, University of Northwestern; Chris Ingram, Mississippi College; David Gianesin, Bluefield College

Loranza Smith, sophomore linebacker from Haines City, FL, had a huge day for the Warner University Royals in the first-ever Sun Conference football game on Saturday. Smith totaled 13.5 total tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss. He also recorded 1.5 sacks against the Royals' biggest rivals Webber International. Trailing 10-0 in the fourth quarter, Smith forced a Webber fumble inside the 10 yard line sparking the Royals' comeback in a 14-10 victory. Through two games this season, Smith leads the conference with 16 tackles/game and 2.5 sacks. He also ranks third in the country with his 16 tackles/game and is fifth in tackles for loss.

Football Defensive Nominees: Decorian Johnson, McMurry University; Jordan Shaw, Shorter University; Matt Elder, Greenville College; John Melton, Trinity International University; Loronza Smith, Warner University

Men’s Cross Country DI

Seth Eagleson, freshman from New Palestine, IN, great race by Seth in his first collegiate start for Lee University. Eagleson finished first on the 8k course at the Sewanee Invitational with a time of 26:13.

Men’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Bryant Keirns, Oklahoma Christian University; Seth Eagleson, Lee University; Stephen Spearman, Southern Wesleyan University; Daniel Marin, Warner University; Joey Hartlage, Campbellsville University

Men’s Cross Country DII

Caleb Basile, sophomore from Puebla, Mexico, has led the Cairn University Cross Country program to kick start the 2014 campaign. Basile has paced the Highlanders in two meets running a 29:08 and 30:20 8k's placing him top 20 in both invitationals.

Women’s Cross Country DI

Jessica Disselkoen, junior from Walker, MI, took first place in the second meet of the season in a field of 78 at the Midwest Classic hosted by Olivet Nazarene University. Her time of 18:45.19 was just two seconds off her career best time. She crossed the finish line seven seconds ahead of the next competitor. It is her first individual first-place win. Trinity Christian College took third place as a team.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Jessica Disselkoen, Trinity Christian College; Layne Hammer, Oklahoma Christian University; Jessica Childers, Lee University; Alana Grant, Southern Wesleyan University; Sarah Johnson, Campbellsville University

Women’s Cross Country DII

Katie Cheffer, Freshman, from West Hartford, CT, has helped the Cairn University Women's Cross Country team to two top 10 team finishes to start the 2014 Cross Country Season. Cheffer opened up the year running a 26:26 6k to place 11th out of 89 runners at the Delaware Valley College Invitational. At the Cairn home meet the Highlander Invitational she placed 34th out of 164 total female runners with a time of 27:07.

Men’s Golf

Marshall Golowenski, senior from Oklahoma City, OK, Marshall Golowenski helped lead Southwestern Christian University to a second place finish in the Southwestern Christian University Fall Invitational with a total score of 68-76--144. The senior from Oklahoma City carded a round-one 68 and finished 11th individually.

Women’s Golf

Caroline Moore, freshman from London, KY, in her first intercollegiate tournament against several NCAA D2 opponents, Caroline tallied a 73 in the first 18 holes of the 36-hole event, and followed up with a 76 during the final 18 in helping the Lee University Lady Flames walk away with the title. The team total of 611 was 5 strokes better than the 611 posted by second-place finisher, West Florida.

Women’s Golf Nominees: Caroline Moore, Lee University; Anna Marie Hyatt, Campbellsville University

Women’s Tennis

Erin Hossack, senior from Dearborn, MI, went 4-0 this week to help lead Spring Arbor to a pair of victories over Taylor and Grace. The Cougars, now 4-0, are off to one of the best starts in program history, and have won 34 out of a possible 36 points so far this season. On the year, Hossack is 4-0 at No.3 singles and 3-1 at No.1 doubles.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- September 16, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Jamie Campbell, freshman forward from Liverpool, England, scored four goals and helped the Southwestern Christian Eagles to a 2-0 week in games against Bethel (Kan.) and University of the Southwest. Campbell notched his second hat trick of the season against Bethel and added one goal against USW, scoring 4 of the 5 team goals in the week.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Daniel Miele, Columbia International University; Phil Pressgrove, Point University; Guilherme Cheng, Campbellsville University; Ante Susic, Oklahoma Christian University; Brian Vasquez, Mississippi College; Jared Toth, Houghton College; Devin Theisen, Mid-America Christian University; Noel Fischer, Southern Wesleyan University; Tyrone Martin, Indiana Wesleyan University; Terell Williamson, Chowan University; Benjy Slator, Bluefield College; Jamie Campbell, Southwestern Christian University

Tom Halsall, junior goalkeeper from Southport, England, had 20 saves in 3 games to earn a 1-1-1 week for the Flames of Lee University. In the 2-2 tie against Bryan College Halsall had 3 saves, in the 3-1 win against Palm Beach Atlantic he had 11 saves, and in the 1-0 loss to Lynn he had 6 saves.

Men’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Dylon Speirs, Campbellsville University; Evan Helker, Oklahoma Christian University; Landon Sheaffer, Houghton College; Tyler McIntosh, Mid-America Christian University; Tommy Halsall, Lee University; Ruben Rodriguez, Southern Wesleyan University; Matthew Carragher, Bluefield College

Men’s Soccer DII

Abraham Mendoza, freshman forward from Louisville, KY, in his first two games lead the Kentucky Christian University Knights to two regional wins. Mendoza scored 3 goals and had 1 assist this week in 2 games for a total of 7 points on the week. He scored the first two goals vs Appalachian Bible College and had 1 goal and 1 assist in the win over Johnson University.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Angel Paredes, Ohio Christian University; Connor Eby, Cairn University; Wira Wama, Maranatha Baptist University; Charles Mognehi, Trinity Baptist College; Abraham Mendoza, Kentucky Christian University

Derrek Richardson, senior defender from Shelbyville, KY, lead Kentucky Christian University Knights to two important regional wins this week. Richardson scored a goal vs Appalachian Bible College in their 4-1 victory over Appalachian Bible. He anchored the defense that recorded a 5-0 shutout win against Johnson University.

Women’s Soccer DI

Jessica King, senior forward from Liverpool, England, continued to lead the Trinity Western offense in the second week of conference play as she scored three goals in two games to help the Spartans to a pair of road wins. King scored the game-winning goal in both of the Spartans victories - a 3-1 win over Thompson Rivers and a 5-1 win over UBC Okanagan - and has now scored at least one goal in five straight games.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Monica Lambertson, Lancaster Bible College; Jessica King, Trinity Western University; Aubrey Schierbeek, Spring Arbor University; Nery Martinez, Point University; Mhairi Fyfe, Campbellsville University; Madeline Roseke, Oklahoma Christian University; Aleria Luna, McMurry University; Tristyn Hall, Colorado Christian University; Macey Lee, Mississippi College; Kaci Power, Mid-America Christian University; Samantha Yasatan, Trinity International University; Emma Keyes, Southwestern Christian University; Mallory Rondeau, Grace College

Kaitlyn Whitten, junior goalkeeper from Houston, TX, notched a 4-0 shutout victory over the Southwestern (Kan.) College Moundbuilders Saturday afternoon (Sept. 13) in Winfield, Kan. Whitten made three saves in the net in the win to help the Mid- America Christian University Lady Evangels to a 4-0 start to the season, their best since beginning the 2010 season 10-0.

Women’s Soccer DII

Katelyn Danner, junior forward from Waynesville, OH, assisted Autumn Adams in what proved to be the game-winning goal against NCCAA DII #1 Bob Jones University. A day later she scored the two goals that would earn Ohio Christian University a win against NAIA affiliate, Berea College.

Women’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Katelyn Danner, Ohio Christian University; Jessica Pegg, Grace Bible College; Kyndal Whitecotton, Manhattan Christian College; Laurisa Wager, Cairn University; Anna Dahl, Maranatha Baptist University

Mekayla Deffenbaugh, freshman goalkeeper from Rittman, OH, held off the NCCAA DII #1 team, Bob Jones University, earning a shut out and 13 saves in the win for Ohio Christian University. A day later she kept a clean sheet again, minus a penalty kick from NAIA affliate, Berea College. In total she had 22 saves in both of the wins.

Volleyball DI

Kathleen Anderson, senior middle blocker from Lemoore, CA, led the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds to a perfect 5-0 week that included four wins at the PacWest/GNAC Crossover Classic. Anderson was named MVP of the tournament after establishing herself as a forced to be reckoned with all weekend both offensively and defensively. Despite playing through injuries all week, she registered 69 kills and had a .530 attack percentage, averaging 3.83 kills per set. She had 21 kills, five blocks and three service aces in FPU's home opener victory over San Francisco State and 16 kills to just one error in the tournament championship match win over Seattle Pacific. Defensively, Anderson had12 solo blocks and 13 assisted blocks on the week.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Jennifer Donnell, Judson University; Danielle Sweet, Emmanuel College; Aubrey Sanders, McMurry University; Taylor Sturms, Colorado Christian University; Chelsea Entz, Grace University; Ellie Harp, Grace College; Hallie Mueth, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Krista Zieschange, Mississippi College; Laurel Wroblicky, Houghton College; Morgan Miller, Indiana Wesleyan University; Sarah Hughey, Southern Wesleyan University; Kathleen Anderson, Fresno Pacific University; Erynn Schuh, Trinity Christian College

Volleyball DII

Brigid Shehan, senior outside hitter from Media, PA, led all players in Kills (21) and Digs (27) against La Roche. Shehan was named to the Frostburg State University Volleyball Tournament All- Tournament Team for her performance this weekend on the court. For the Tournament Shehan posted 46 kills and 61 digs.

Volleyball DII Nominees: Brigid Shehan, Cairn University; Alison Renz, Maranatha Baptist University; Madison Arrowsmith, University of Valley Forge

Football

Stephen Anderson, junior quarterback from La Mirada, CA, set a new single-game record, throwing for seven touchdowns win a 49-22 win over NCAA Division III Wisconsin Lutheran, the most passing TDs in Trinity International history. His 413 passing yards on Saturday is the fourth-most by any player in the NAIA this season, and is the second-most in TIU history. After narrowly trailing at the half, 22-21, the Trojans scored 28 unanswered points to take their second win in as many games. Anderson connected with wideout Cory Windle for four of his TDs, and Dillon Turk for the other three. The junior becomes the only quarterback in the MSFA this season to surpass 400 yards through the air, and is one of just six players across the country in the NAIA to reach the 400-yard mark.

Football Offensive Nominees: Demytreus Gipson, Campbellsville University; Robbie Brown, North Greenville University; Ashten Dixen, Bluefield College; Jacob Fletcher, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Stephen Anderson, Trinity International University; Eric Northey, Greenville College; Trevor Taylor, Trinity Baptist College

Daniel DeLeon, senior linebacker from Knob Lick, KY, tied a Campbellsville University school record for most sacks in a game (4). He also helped shutdown Webber International's leading running back Darius Page, who was held to 28 yards rushing. Page entered the game ranked fourth in the NAIA averaging 120 yards per game. Deleon's seven solo tackles gives him a team- high 20 tackles on the season and an average of 10 per game, which is third in the MSC. He now is tied for first in the MSC for sacks per game (2) and leads the MSC with 2.5 tackles per loss a game.

Football Defensive Nominees: Reggie Bennett, Mississippi College; Daniel DeLeon, Campbellsville University; Ethan Kennon, Maranatha Baptist University; RJ Buford, Bluefield College; Riley Schussler, Trinity International University; Joey Silva, Greenville College

Men’s Cross Country DI

Silas Too, freshman from Iten, Kenya, in his first collegiate cross country race blew away the competition besting his nearest competitor by 1 minute 17 seconds; while also beating the standing course record by 1 minute 12 seconds. Too finished the 8k course at the UAH Invitational in 24:01.

Men’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Simon Reidsma, Spring Arbor University; Joel Hartman, Bethel College; Silas Too, Shorter University; Harold Smith, Lee University; Neno Bellinotti, Indiana Wesleyan University; D’Andre Smalley, Emmanuel College

Men’s Cross Country DII

Brian Knorrs, freshman from Mountain Top, PA, in all three of the races this season for University of Valley Forge, has been a top 10 finisher, including finishing within the top 5 in his second race of the season. Knorrs ran the 6k course at the Mule-Falcon Invitational in 17:12.6. He finished 6th overall and UVF finished 4th as a team.

Men’s Cross Country DII Nominees: Matthew Benedict, Cairn University; Brian Knorrs, University of Valley Forge

Women’s Cross Country DI

Jessica Disselkoen, junior from Walker, MI, finished in first place of the 139 runners in the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships hosted by Olivet Nazarene University (IL). Her time of 18:11.7 was 32 seconds faster than her career best. It was also just two seconds away from Trinity Christian College’s school record. Last week on the same course she also won a meet, but this week's time was 34 seconds faster than a week ago.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Jessica Disselkoen, Trinity Christian University; Victoria Harper, Spring Arbor University; Becky Guadiana, Point University; Jessica Childers, Lee University; Alana Grant, Southern Wesleyan University; Taylor Hite, Indiana Wesleyan University; Lindsey Toole, Emmanuel College

Women’s Cross Country DII

Katherine Vander Pluym, sophomore from Whitewater, WI, in her first collegiate race, registered 36th place, out of 181 NCAA DIII participants, spanning 20 different schools, including LaCrosse, Lawrence, and Concordia Wisconsin, who were the top three teams at the competition. Vander Pluym ran a 24:24.9 on the 6k course at the Concordia WI Open.

Women’s Cross Country DII Nominees: Alyssa Hampson, Cairn University; Katherine Vander Pluym, Maranatha Baptist University

Men’s Golf

Jon Schram, sophomore from Warsaw, IN, won his first collegiate meet of his career at the Bethel Invitational. His two-round 72-75 earned him a spot in the three-way playoff. Schram then got a par on the first playoff hole to earn medalist honors. Also, earlier in the week, Schram shot a 71-73 to take fifth place at the IWU Invite.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Cody Lysher, Sprint Arbor University; Taylor Holt, Cedarville University; David Ryan, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Jon Schram, Grace College

Women’s Golf

Jessica Pegg, junior from Wabash, IN, won low medalist honors for the first time in her career as she won the NCCAA Midwest Regional Tournament. Meloche carded a two-round total of 165 (81-85) on the par-73 course. Meloche led Indiana Wesleyan to the team regional title as the Wildcats advance to the NCCAA National Championship for the first time in the program's three-year history.

Men’s Tennis

Alejandro Soriano, junior from Albacete, Spain, won the 2nd Annual Blue Raider Fall Classic singles title Sunday for Campbellsville University. He started the day with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Cumberland University's Lucas Oliveria, and then beat Asbury's Joshua Abraham, 6-1, 7-6 (8). He took down Lindsey Wilson's Denis Porcic (7-6 (4), 6-3 to advance to the semifinals, where he met LWC's Edberg Espinosa, ranked No. 22 in the nation. Soriano dropped the first set to Espinosa Sunday morning, 6-4, but one the next two in tiebreakers 7-6 (4) and 7-6 (4) to win the three-hour match and advance to the afternoon final. Up next was Cumberland University's Manuel Marcelo, ranked No. 6 in the NAIA. Soriano again battled for three hours, winning the first set 7-5, but losing the second 6-4. He closed out the tournament win with a 6-3 victory in the third set.

Men’s Tennis Nominees: John Moment, Judson University; Matt Kempf, Bethel College; Daniel Sanchez, Grace College; Alejandro Soriano, Campbellsville University

Women’s Tennis

Katie Wilson, junior, from Middletown, IN, won the ITA Midwest Regional Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan and advances to the 8-player ITA Small College Championship next month in Florida. Wilson won 64-player single elimination tournament that last three days. Earlier in the week, Wilson also defeated Grace in singles (6-4, 7-5) and doubles (8-1).

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Marcilyn Rowan, Judson University; Monida Wynne, Spring Arbor University; Bethany Blodgett, Bethel College; Katie Wilson, Indiana Wesleyan University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- September 23, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Joshua Taylor, freshman forward from Newport News, VA, had a great week for the Central Christian College Tigers offensively. He tallied 5 goals and 1 assist in three games including the game winner in overtime at Tabor on Saturday night. It was the first win over Tabor since 2005.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Kevin Cabello, Mid- America Christian University; Jordan York, Greenville College; Michael Callaghan, Bluefield College; Jorge Chedraui, Fresno Pacific University; Robbie Denniston, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Alex Wright, Emmanuel College; Taylor Lehman, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ricardo Zambonino, Bethel College; Joshua Taylor, Central Christian College; Jamie Campbell Southwestern Christian University; Stephen Roberson, Mississippi College; Stevenson Storm, Spring Arbor University; Domenico DeGrazia, Oklahoma Christian University; Miguel Cueter, Point University

Isaac Lindahl, junior goalkeeper from Crete, IL, secured 9 saves in 180 minutes played only allowing one goal to help the Bethel College Pilots to two wins over St. Ambrose and Aquinas. Lindahl earned one shutout in the week in the 4-0 win over Aquinas.

Men’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Tyler McIntosh, Mid- America Christian University; Thomas Crown, Greenville College; Isaac Lindahl, Bethel College; Cobi Piper, Spring Arbor University; Evan Helker, Oklahoma Christian University

Men’s Soccer DII

Tim Rogers, junior forward from Willmar, MN, helped Maranatha Baptist University to a 3-2 win over Wisconsin Lutheran College (NCAA DIII), and a 1-1 tie with Concordia Chicago (NCAA DIII). Each team ranked in the top-3 in their conference. In the win over Wisconsin Lutheran, Rogers scored the team’s first goal, then scored the eventual game winner.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Jack Ham, Kentucky Christian University; Tim Rogers, Maranatha Baptist University

Collin Hawke, junior defender from Springfield, OH, led the Ohio Christian Trailblazers in shutting out rival Kentucky Christian while also scoring the game winner in the 86th minute. Collin's relentless defense shut down the Knights allowing only 5 shots through out the game.

Women’s Soccer DI

Allie Schechner, junior forward from Wading River, NY, has been the heart and soul of the Oakland City University attack, managing to score six goals and one assist in three games, helping the team post a perfect 3-0 record on the week. Last week OCU defeated Midway College 5-1, Brescia University 2-1, and St. Mary of the Woods College 4-0.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Chelsea Swisher, Mid-America Christian University; Braley Freire, Bluefield College; Samantha Yasatan, Trinity International University; Lauren Prescott, Mississippi College; Shannon Baller, Spring Arbor University; Allie Schechner, Oakland City University; Erin Cliffton, Grace University

Marbel Eqwuenu, senior goalkeeper from Lagos, Nigeria, had 8 outstanding saves to help the Lee University Lady Flames preserve the 0-0 tie against NCAA Division II #5 ranked Columbus State last Wednesday. Later in the week, Gulf South opponent North Alabama came to the Lee Soccer Field unbeaten, but left with a 2- 0 defeat. Again, Marbel and the Lee defense stood out. Earning her second shutout of the week Marbel posted 4 saves for a total of 12 on the week.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Kaitlyn Whitten, Mid- America Christian University; Jamie Murray, Warner University; Miranda Carda, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Marbel Eqwuenu, Lee University

Women’s Soccer DII

Maddie Sharar, freshman midfielder from Hamilton, MI, played solid defense in both games for Grace Bible College, switching from mid to defense to cover for injured players. She scored her first collegiate goal in the win over Finlandia, and logged 90 minutes in each game.

Volleyball DI

Hattie Burgher, junior outside hitter from Selkirk, NY, put away 60 kills in Houghton’s 3 match week averaging 4.6 kills per set and a .31 kill percentage over those 3 matches. 2 times she recorded over 20 kills in a match and 2 times had double doubles. She hit an impressive .586 % in Houghton’s 3 set sweep over conference opponent, Elmira and tallied 5.6 kills per set. She also managed to dig up 35 balls and dish out 5 assists.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Lindsey Peterson, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Marisa Moralobo, Warner University; Remy Bucknor, Indiana Wesleyan University; Angela Jurek, Colorado Christian University; Rachel Tolleson, Emmanuel College; Hattie Burgher, Houghton College; Aubrey Husak, Bethel College; Erin Hill, Lee University; Erynn Schuh, Trinity Christian College; Ellie Harp, Grace College; Katy Headrick, McMurray University

Volleyball DII

Katie Coomber, senior right side from New Castle, PA, had a terrific week for the Lancaster Bible College Chargers as she amassed 52 kills in four matches, as well as 44 digs. Coomber had 12 kills and 19 digs in LBC's comeback five-set victory over Goucher. In LBC's lone loss of the week, Coomber had 15 kills and 11 digs against Keuka. Coomber saved her best for last as she had 12 kills on 30 attempts against just one error in LBC's 3-0 win over Cazenovia and followed that up with a 13-kill, zero- error performance in LBC's 3-0 win over SUNY Cobleskill.

Volleyball DII Nominees: Stacy Reinke, Maranatha Baptist College; Katie Coomber, Lancaster Bible College

Football

Nelson Hughes, junior quarterback from Spartanburg, SC, continued his great start to the season for North Greenville University, leading the Crusaders to a 38-35 victory over Tusculum College last Saturday on the road. In the win, Hughes completed 24-of-30 pass attempts for 358 yards and a school-record five touchdowns. The junior signal caller also led the rushing attack for NGU, carrying 14 times for a team-high 92 yards.

Football Offensive Nominees: Marion Harris, Bluefield College; Josh Sinnen, University of Northwester-St. Paul; Samuel Northey, Greenville University; Chris Ingram, Mississippi College; Nelson Hughes, North Greenville University; Brandon Robertson, Point University

Blake Young, senior linebacker from Marietta, GA, posted career-high numbers for total tackles (19) and solo tackles (13). His 19 tackles are the most by a Campbellsville player since 1998, tying the second most in a single-game at CU. Campbellsville defeated Bethel University (Tenn.) holding them to only 3 points in the 44-3 victory.

Men’s Cross Country DI

Benjamin Tuttle, senior from Eastport, NY, won the 24th Annual Friendship Invitational individual crown and lead host Cedarville to a runner-up finish at the Elvin R. King Cross Country Course. Tuttle was clocked in 25:01 for the 8,000 meters and became the seventh Yellow Jacket to win the race and the third in a row.

Men’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Benjamin Tuttle, Cedarville University; Luke DoBoer, Houghton College; Ryan Campbell, Mississippi College; Bryant Keirns, Oklahoma Christian University; Adam Sandidge, Campbellsville University

Women’s Cross Country DI

Alexandra Archambault, junior from Strafford, NH, paced seven Cedarville University finishers in the Top 20 as the Lady Jackets won the 24th Annual Friendship Invitational at the Elvin R. King Cross Country Course. Archambault covered the 5,000 meters in 18:56 to take 2nd place while freshman Carsyn Koch was 3rd in 19:07. Cedarville won the eight-team meet with 34 points. Cleveland State tallied 51 points and Cincinnati had 80. The Lady Jackets have won four of the last five Friendship Invitational trophies and 14 overall.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Alexandra Archambault, Cedarville University; Joanna Friesen, Houghton College; Abby Topper, Colorado Christian University; Meredith Johnson, Mississippi College; Maci Rich, Oklahoma Christian University; Sarah Young, Campbellsville University

Women’s Cross Country DII

Katherine Vander Pluym, sophomore from Whitewater, WI, finished 2nd overall at the Ripon (WI) Invitational, out of 27 participants, recording a 25:52.35 in the 6,000 meter race.

Men’s Golf

Jake Coffey, sophomore from Columbus, IN, was the runner-up at the NCCAA Midwest Regional Tournament. Coffey helped Indiana Wesleyan University win the regional championship by seven strokes over Spring Arbor with a two round score of 583 (297-286). Coffey was second with a 1-over par, 143. Coffey shot a 75 in the first round and finished with a 3-under par, 68 in the final round.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Nick Waite, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Jake Coffey, Indiana Wesleyan University; Taylor York, Mississippi College; Guthrie Collins, Spring Arbor University; Jared Consoli, Oklahoma Christian University

Women’s Golf

Anna Arrese Cortadellas, senior from Barcelona, Spain, is now 25-for-26 in top-10 finishes for her career after a fourth-place showing at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic at Lincoln Park Golf Club/West Course (par 72, 6,004 yards) in Oklahoma City. She shot rounds of 74, 71 and 74 to help the Oklahoma Christian Lady Eagles rally for a second-place finish in the team race. With her second-round 71, she was one of only seven players to record an under-par round at the tournament. Among the teams OC beat was defending NAIA champion Oklahoma City University, which was playing on its home course.

Women’s Golf Nominees: Kaylee Hacker, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Jessica Meloche, Indiana Wesleyan University; Anna Arrese Cortadellas, Oklahoma Christian University

Men’s Tennis

Kyle Johnson, senior from East Moline, IL, won all four of his matches this week as Indiana Wesleyan defeated Spring Arbor and Taylor. Johnson lost just five games in his two singles matches at the No. 1 position (6-2, 6-1; 6-1, 6-1) and lost six points in his two No. 1-doubles matches (8-5; 8- 1).

Men’s Tennis Nominees: Kyle Johnson, Indiana Wesleyan University; Mason Heller, Bethel College; Isriz Balase, Judson University

Women’s Tennis

Emmie Chan, sophomore from Wheaton, IL, plays No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles for Judson University. She went 3-0 in singles last weekend and 3-0 in doubles defeating Dominican, Knox, and Cornerstone. She is undefeated at 5-0 in singles and 4-1 in doubles so far this fall season.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Rachel Bottorff, Indiana Wesleyan University; Emmie Chan, Judson University; Monika Wynne, Spring Arbor University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- September 30, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Danny Hernandez, junior midfielder from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, powered the Mid-America Christian University Evangels to two victories this past week with four goals, including a hat trick to fuel a 3-2 OT victory at Southwestern Assemblies of God University to open the Sooner Athletic Conference season. Hernandez also scored a goal in a 2-1 win over Bethel (Kan.) last Tuesday (Sept. 24). Hernandez leads the Evangels and is tied for second in the SAC in goals (7).

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Evan Young, Indiana Wesleyan University; Michael Callaghan, Bluefield College; Danny Hernandez, Mid-America Christian University; Svetislav Milic, Southwestern Christian University; Jared Putt, Spring Arbor University; Stephen Roberson, Mississippi College; Jared Toth, Houghton College; Quade Marinell, Lee University

Kyle Mickelburgh, sophomore goalkeeper from Liandudno, Wales, made 11 saves en route to helping Southwestern Christian University to a 2-0 week. Mickelburgh made five saves against Rogers State and six saves against John Brown.

Men’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Jefferson Watson, Bluefield College; Tyler McIntosh, Mid- America Christian University; Kyle Mickelburgh, Southwestern Christian University; Billy Irvine, Spring Arbor University; Tyler Smith, Columbia International University; Jacob Dunett, Houghton College

Men’s Soccer DII

Alex Marstiller, junior forward from Delaware, Ohio, scored Ohio Christian University’s first hat trick this year against Mid-East rival Appalachian Bible College. He then assisted in four goals against Crown College, which is a game high for the year. Alex leads the team in assists with 8.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Wira Wama, Maranatha Baptist University; Alex Marstiller, Ohio Christian University

David Hernandez, freshman goalkeeper from Atascadero, California, posted two back-to-back shutouts against Central Christian College of the Bible and NAIA powerhouse Southwestern College. Hernandez posted 8 saves in the wins last week.

Men’s Soccer DII Defensive Nominees: David Hernandez, Barclay College; Isaiah Shine, Barclay College

Women’s Soccer DI

Samantha Yasatan, junior forward from Racine, Wisconsin, led Trinity International University to four points in the opening week of conference play, and jumped to 4th on the NAIA's goal scoring list, tallying six scores over two matches. The junior picked up the Trojans' lone goal in their 1-1 draw on the road at Judson on Wednesday, then scored five goals in a 8-1 defeat at home over Purdue-Calumet.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Kristabelle Rangel, Point University; Chelsea Swisher, Mid-America Christian University; Mhairi Fyfe, Campbellsville University; Samantha Cleveland, Southwestern Christian University; Shannon Balcer, Spring Arbor University; Samantha Yasatan, Trinity International University

Kaitlyn Whitten, junior goalkeeper from Houston, Texas, did not allow any goals in her 135 minutes in the net this past week, leading the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels to a pair of victories. Whitten made one save in the first half in a 2-1 victory over Bethel (Kan.) and then stopped a career-high seven shots as the Lady Evangels opened the Sooner Athletic Conference season with a 1-0 shutout at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Whitten currently ranks third in the SAC with an 0.82 goals-against average and was also named the Sooner Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Kaitlyn Whitten, Mid-America Christian University; Courtney Harrison, Spring Arbor University; Elizabeth Burzynski, Trinity International University; Meredith Matson, Grace College; Erin Olson, Lee University

Women’s Soccer DII

Anna Daulton, freshman forward from Greenville, South Carolina, scored her team-leading 5th and 6th goals for the Bob Jones University Bruins in a 4-0 win over NCAA DII school Chowan University. Daulton has been a remarkable spark off the bench for the Bruins. Daulton scored her first goal off an assist from Spencer Martin as she showed her power by blasted a hard shot into the upper 90 of the left side of the next. Daulton struck again just 7 minutes later as she broke through the defense and bent a low shot past the goalkeeper to make it 4-0.

Women’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Anna Daulton, Bob Jones University; Anna Dahl, Maranatha Baptist University

Lindsey Anible, sophomore goalkeeper from Sparta, Michigan, posted 23 saves in two games last week. She had 13 saves in the 0-1 loss against Bluffton University and 10 saves in the 0-7 loss against Roosevelt University. Despite the losses Anible had a solid performance in goal for Grace Bible College.

Volleyball DI

Lauren Williams, senior middle blocker from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, returned after suffering an ankle injury to play all five matches for Lee University this past week and enjoyed a solid performance. In a total of 5 games (19 sets) Williams earned 51 kills and only 13 errors, 17 digs, 6 aces, and 10 blocks, with an attacking percentage of .410.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Faith Vander Galien, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Tiffani Pate, Warner University; Anna Graham, Shorter University; Morgan Miller, Indiana Wesleyan University; Shannon Niemier, Mid-America Christian University; Catherine Heath, McMurry University; Hilta Pereira, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Sami Leach, Bethel College; Rachel Tolleson, Emmanuel College; Meagan Palm, Houghton College; Lauren Williams, Lee University

Kaitlin Weidner, freshman middle blocker from Corry, Pennsylvania, in 6 sets had 47 attack attempts with only 1 error and 24 kills. She had a total of 6 blocks and 2 aces as well. Weidner’s attacking percentage was an impressive .490 in the games against Johnson University Florida and Trinity College of Florida.

Volleyball DII Nominees: Stacy Reinke, Maranatha Baptist University; Kaitlin Weidner, Toccoa Falls College

Football

Tristen Jackson, freshman running back from Jefferson, Georgia, played a pivotal role in leading the North Greenville University Crusaders to a 41-31 victory over Brevard College last weekend. Jackson carried the ball 22 times for 184 yards and three touchdowns, also adding two receptions for 14 yards in his first career start. The freshman was never tackled for a loss in the win and averaged 8.4 yards per carry in the contest.

Football Offensive Nominees: Ashten Dixon, Bluefield College; Chris Simon-Wallace, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Jacob Russell, Campbellsville University; Tristen Jackson, North Greenville University

Chase Franklin, junior linebacker from Dallas, Texas, had a team- leading 9 tackles in win over NCAA Division II Texas A&M-Kingsville. Franklin's interception with 0:53 left in the game on the McMurry half of the field halted a TAMUK drive and preserved the win for the War Hawks.

Football Defensive Nominees: Dakwain Tarrance, Campbellsville University; Sam Houston, North Greenville University; Chase Franklin, McMurry University

Men’s Cross Country DI

Neno Bellinotti, freshman from Sweetser, Indiana, finished fourth of 409 runners at the Griac Invitational hosted by University of Minnesota. Bellinotti had the best finish ever for any Indiana Wesleyan University runner at the meet with his fourth place finish and IWU's third place team finish in the 32 team field is the best ever for the program. Bellinotti ran a 25:46 on a slow course that was hilly and difficult course. Times throughout the entire meet were slow due to very hot and humid conditions.

Men’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Neno Bellinotti, Indiana Wesleyan University; Daniel Marin, Warner University; Michael Dowd, McMurry University; Taylor Neff, Bethel College; Bryant Keirns, Oklahoma Christian University

Women’s Cross Country DI

Kristen DeFrance, sophomore from Odessa, Texas, running in just her third cross country meet as a collegian (she was previously a middle-distance runner for McMurry's track team last year) - led the War Hawks to the team title at the Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Stampede. DeFrance’s time of 18:55.71 on the 4.8k course was second overall and led a pack of McMurry runners in 2nd through 5th places. DeFrance was second overall and beaten only by an NCAA II runner from UT-Permian Basin.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Maci Rich, Oklahoma Christian University; Kristen DeFrance, McMurry University

Women’s Cross Country DII

Annalise Schroeder, junior from Readfield, Wisconsin, led North Central University with a sixth place finish at the Olde English Classic. The classic is challenging event featuring three creek crossings with water almost knee deep and six hay bale jumps. The race time temperature was around 80 making her placement and time of 21:38.6 a quality run at this stage in the season.

Men’s Golf

Sam Johnston, junior from San Diego, California, led the Oklahoma Christian University Eagles to the team win in the NCCAA Central Region Championship at Owasso Golf and Athletic Club (par 72, 7,034 yards) in Owasso, Okla., shooting three consecutive under-par rounds (70-70-67) to finish second individually. With a final-day 67, he nearly made up a five-shot deficit in the individual race, finishing just one shot back of the medalist. In the team race, he fueled a rally as OC came from five shots down entering the final round to pass both Dallas Baptist (Texas) and Central Baptist (Ark.) to win the tournament and earn an automatic bid to next month's NCCAA Championship in Panama City Beach, Fla.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Sam Johnston, Oklahoma Christian University; Wade Cave, Campbellsville University; Dylan Eddy, Spring Arbor University, Andrew Kennedy, Colorado Christian University

Women’s Golf

Bernadette Little, junior from Westville, Nova Scotia, turned in another solid 36-hole performance in a very competitive tournament made up of NCAA DII programs. Little who has been Lee’s most consistent player, scored a 147 (+3) in the Lander Lady Bear Invite for a 4th place individual finish.

Women’s Golf Nominees: Maggie Kaiser, Indiana Wesleyan University; Rachel Carter, Campbellsville University; Jocelyn Ojala, Bethel College; Bernadette Little, Lee University

Men’s Tennis

Leonard Mathews, junior from Merrillville, Indiana, won all four of his matches this week as Indiana Wesleyan University went 3-0 as a team to improve to 8-2. Mathews won both his matches at No. 3-singles with a 6-0, 6-2 win vs. Saint Francis and 6-0, 6-3 vs. Huntington. As part of the No. 2-doubles team, Mathews and Gavin White won 8- 3 vs. USF and 8-4 vs. HU.

Women’s Tennis

Madison Madewell, freshman from Chino Hills, CA, had a perfect record this week for Bethel College going 4-0 in singles at the number two position, and 4-0 at the number one doubles position with her doubles partner, Bethany Blodgett. In singles, Madison won versus Lawrence Tech University (6-2, 6-1); Taylor University (6-3, 7-6); Cornerstone University (6-4, 6-0); and Calumet College of St. Joseph (6-3, 6-2). And in doubles, Madison and Bethany won 8-2 over LTU; 8-4 over TU; 8-6 over CU; and 8-2 over CCSJ.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Kim Mella, Indiana Wesleyan University; Monika Wynne, Spring Arbor University; Madison Madwell, Bethel College

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- October 7, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Santiago Munoz, senior mid-field/forward from Puerto Rico, scored 4 goals and 3 assists during the week. He scored 2 goals in each game to help Judson University to a 2-0 record for the week defeating St. Xavier and Calumet College.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Alejandro Sanchez, Southern Wesleyan University; Benjy Slator, Bluefield College; Conor Gilmour, Cedarville University; Jorge Chedraui, Fresno Pacific University; Geovanni Villa, Point University; Santiago Munoz, Judson University; Matt Hernandez, McMurry University

Josh Goepper, junior goalkeeper from Shelby Township, Michigan, had a stellar week for Indiana Wesleyan as he allowed just one goal. Goepper also scored his first collegiate goal in the Homecoming victory over Marian. Goepper took a PK opportunity and scored. He did not allow a goal in that match in 74 minutes and earned a combined shutout with Andrew Wick. Overall, Goepper collected 10 saves in 11 opportunities as IWU defeated Bethel 2-1 and Marian 5-0.

Men’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Ruben Rodriguez, Southern Wesleyan University; Tom Halsall, Lee University; Josh Goepper, Indiana Wesleyan University; Jefferson Watson, Bluefield College; Cobi Piper, Spring Arbor University

Men’s Soccer DII

Brady Zomer, sophomore midfielder from Hamilton, Maine, led the Grace Bible College to two victories, recording 2 goals and 1 assist in a 5-0 win over Crown College, and 1 goal in a 2-0 win over Johnson University (TN).

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Drew DeLozier, Maranatha Baptist University; Jonathan Janke, Providence University College; Joshua Castellanos, Trinity Baptist College; Brady Zomer, Grace Bible College

Women’s Soccer DI

Heaven Palamitia, junior forward/defender from Rochester, New York, helped Roberts Wesleyan finish last week with a pair of wins and a narrow one-goal defeat to a nationally ranked opponent. The junior tallied the assist in the game-winning goal in overtime against Lock Haven in a mid-week game before notching two goals in a 4-0 win against St. Thomas Aquinas. In their last game of the week, she scored once while adding two assists, despite the Redhawks not being able to come up with a win over No. 25 Mercy, losing 4-3 in overtime.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Sayit Mejia Bello, Mississippi College; Breanna Martin, Warner University; Heaven Palamitia, Roberts Wesleyan College; Carianne Sobey, Grace College; Lydia Demmitt, Indiana Wesleyan University; Celly Ruiz, Point University; Sarah Gabriele, Houghton College; Aubrey Schierbeek, Spring Arbor University; Sandra Macedo, Point University; Aleria Luna, McMurry University

Jesse Bultsma, sophomore goalkeeper from Grand Rapids, Michigan, had two shut-out victories last week, including a 0-0 double overtime tie with NAIA No. 22 Trinity International University and a 3-0 shutout win over Roosevelt University. She had a total of nine saves. Her season goal against average is 0.59

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Abby Schue, Grace College; Hanna Harris, Cedarville University; Becca Lynn, Spring Arbor University; Jesse Bultsma, Trinity Christian College

Women’s Soccer DII

Tori Anderson, senior goalkeeper from Raleigh, North Carolina, was a key part of the Bob Jones Bruins Saturday afternoon in blanking the national champion runner-up Clearwater Christian College as the rematch of the NCCAA national championship ended 0-0. Anderson made a highlight save in the 2nd half to hold on for the draw and had a total of 7 saves in the match.

Volleyball DI

Hannah Butler, junior libero from Fresno, California, set a new Fresno Pacific University school record for digs in a match, recording 43 digs in a five-set victory over Hawaii Hilo. The reigning PacWest libero of the year played fantastic defense all week, swallowing up attacks against some of the league's best. She led the Sunbirds to two victories, as well as a near-upset of NCAA #4-ranked BYU Hawaii, a match in which she had 25 digs as the Sunbirds came within one point of knocking off the four- time defending conference champions.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Hilta Pereira, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Lizzy Jonas, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Cherilyn Ramsey, Southern Wesleyan University; Adrienne Czaplewski, Warner University; Ellie Harp, Grace College; Remy Bucknor, Indiana Wesleyan University; Hattie Burgher, Houghton College; Hannah Butler, Fresno Pacific University; Danielle Oeverman, Trinity Christian College; Jennifer Donnell, Judson University; Kayla Hines, McMurry University

Volleyball DII

Alison Renz, sophomore middle blocker from Lake Mills, Wisconsin, played in two games this week for Maranatha Baptist University against Moody Bible and Northland International, and posted 25 kills, a .558 attack percentage to go along with six block assists and three digs.

Volleyball DII Nominees: Alison Renz, Maranatha Baptist University; Jessica Greer, Pensacola Christian College

Football

Nathan Callaway, freshman running back from Biggs, California, led the Greenville College Panther offense to a 63-44 victory against MacMurray last week. Callaway had 151 rushing yards on 31 attempts and also scored 6 rushing touchdowns in the game. Greenville College is now 4-1 on the season.

Football Offensive Nominees: Trevor Taylor, Trinity Bible College; Barry Bighorn, Trinity Bible College; Nathan Callaway, Greenville College; Jeret Smith, McMurry University; Troy Griffin, Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Jake Weddle, senior linebacker from Frisco, Texas, led the Mississippi College Choctaws with 18 tackles, including 14 solo stops. He fell one tackle shy of his career-high after posting 19 last season against Webber International. Despite Weddle’s great defensive performance the Choctaws were defeated by Shorter University 14-27.

Football Defensive Nominees: Ben Greener, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Loronza Smith, Warner University; Joey Silva, Greenville College; Jake Weddle, Mississippi College; David Strickland, Point University; Taylor Anderson, North Greenville University

Men’s Cross Country DI

Harold Smith, freshman from Cleveland, Tennessee, broke Lee's old school record by a full 25 seconds and led the Flames to a 10th- place finish and one spot ahead of last year's NCCAA winner, Roberts Wesleyan. Smith ran the 8k course at the Louisville University Classic in 25:00.

Men’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Ryan Campbell, Mississippi College; Harold Smith, Lee University; Daniel Marin, Warner University; Evan Verbal, Colorado Christian University; Simon Reidsma, Spring Arbor University; Cody Velthuizen, Trinity Christian College

Men’s Cross Country DII

Ryan Brown, sophomore from Boise, Idaho, led the brand new Multnomah University men’s cross country program to a 4th place finish at the Pacific Lutheran University Invite. Brown led the Lions to a national qualifying team-time! Brown ran the 8k course in 28:28.

Men’s Cross Country DII Nominees: Joshua Kruit, Maranatha Baptist University; Kevin England, Faith Baptist Bible College; Ryan Brown, Multnomah University; Eric MacIntire, Cairn University

Women’s Cross Country DI

Rachel Prutsman, senior from Arcade, New York, ran her way to a personal and Roberts Wesleyan program record time of 17:43.10 at the Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday. The senior placed 31st out of 300 runners at massive meet, which is hosted by the University of Louisville. Prutsman was the fourth-best NCAA Division II runner at the predominately Division I race. Her average time per mile was 5:40.7. Prutsman's finish helped the Redhawks take 20th out of 32 teams competing in the top-tiered race.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Meredith Johnson, Mississippi College; Jessica Childers, Lee University; Rachel Prutsman, Roberts Wesleyan College; Taylor Hite, Indiana Wesleyan University; Victoria Harper, Spring Arbor University; Becky Guadiana, Point University; Anna Bos, Trinity Christian University

Women’s Cross Country DII

Katie Vander Pluym, sophomore from Whitewater, Wisconsin, continues her surge through the season with her best race yet, finishing 12th overall out of 134 runners at the Wisconsin Lutheran Invite with a time of 24:52 in the 6K race.

Women’s Cross Country DII Nominees: Katie Vander Pluym, Maranatha Baptist University; Anna Polarine, Cairn University

Men’s Golf

Austin Harmon, sophomore from Bryant, Arizona, took medalist honors at the NCCAA Central Regional last week with a 10 under 3- round score of 206 (65, 70, 71). Harmon led Central Baptist College to a third place team finish.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Matt Moore, Southern Wesleyan University; Taylor Davis, Lee University; Dalton Miller, Indiana Wesleyan University; Zach Hochstedler, Bethel College; Nick Ward, Spring Arbor University; Austin Harmon, Central Baptist College; Clay Wigninton, Bob Jones University; Matthew Godard, Colorado Christian University

Women’s Golf

Maggie Kaiser, junior from Belvidere, Illinois, shot a team best 89 at the Spring Arbor Invitational on Friday. Kaiser’s score earned her 5th place out of 53 golfers and led Indiana Wesleyan University to a 3rd place team finish.

Men’s Tennis

Gavin White, sophomore from Lakeland, Florida, went 3-0 in singles matches and 2-1 in doubles matches this week as Indiana Wesleyan won the Crossroads League Tournament championship. White played No. 2-singles and No. 2-doubles in all three matches.

Women’s Tennis

Katie Wilson, senior from Middletown, Indiana, helped lead Indiana Wesleyan to the Crossroads League Tournament championship this week as IWU defeated Saint Francis, Spring Arbor, and Marian. Wilson won both of, her singles matches at No. 1-singles as the match with SAU was not finished as IWU had already clinched the team victory. Wilson helped IWU defeat Marian with a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 1-singles.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- October 14, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Jared Putt, sophomore forward from Wellington, New Zealand, finished with 4 goals and 1 assist this week to lead Spring Arbor to victories over Grace and Bethel. Putt scored three goals in SAU's 4-2 win over Grace and added another goal and assist in the 3-1 win over Bethel. On the season, Putt has recorded four assists, which leads the team, while scoring six goals.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Dean Johnson, Bluefield College; Walter Lopez, Judson University; Jared Putt, Spring Arbor University; Terell Williamson, Chowan University; Francisco DeAnda, Mississippi College; Matthew McCann, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Bruno Da Silva, Warner University; Keaton Albert, Indiana Wesleyan University; Jacob Jones, Greenville College

Thomas Crown, senior goalkeeper from St. Louis, Missouri, anchored our back line in a huge week for the Greenville College Panthers. He was named our Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the 4th time this season. Crown had three saves in the 2-1 overtime victory over Blackburn College and six saves in the 1-0 double overtime shutout win over Principia College.

Men’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Oscar Hernandez, Bluefield College; Thomas Crown, Greenville College

Men’s Soccer DII

Joshua Moore, freshman midfielder from Houston, Texas, led the way in against Hillsdale helping Barclay College to maintain possession in the midfield and scored off of a corner kick to seal the 2-0 win. Against Robert Morris University, Ill., Moore again was integral in holding possession and scored off of a penalty kick, and had 1 assist in the 2-0 victory.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Alex Marstiller, Ohio Christian University; Jon-Eric Stiles, Kentucky Christian University; Joshua Moore, Barclay College

Derrek Richardson, senior defender from Shelbyville, Kentucky, led the Kentucky Christian University Knights to two important regional wins this week. Richardson scored a goal vs. Appalachian Bible College in their 7-1 victory. He then scored 2 goals vs. Crown College in the 6-1 victory. He had 5 shots, 4 on goal, and 3 goals on the week. He also anchored the defense that only gave up two goals for the week.

Women’s Soccer DI

Corrie Good, sophomore forward from Caledonia, Michigan, scored four goals, including a hat trick against Bethel, to lead NAIA 10th ranked Spring Arbor University to a pair of victories last week. Good capped off SAU's come from behind victory with the game-winning goal in overtime in the 2-1 win at #RV Grace before scoring three times in a 3-0 win at Bethel. Good leads the Crossroads League's top-scoring team with 9 goals this season while also adding a team-best 6 assists.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Mallory Rondeau, Grace College; Corrie Good, Spring Arbor University; Macey Lee, Mississippi College; Kylie McGrath, Chowan University; Jessica Newman, Bluefield College; Samantha Yasatan, Trinity International University; Jordan Skarin, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Elizabeth Lewis, Warner University; Katie Pannabecker, Indiana Wesleyan University

Abby Schue, freshman goalkeeper from Warsaw, Indiana, made 10 saves for the week against two NAIA Top-25 ranked opponents for Grace College. Schue had a shutout against No. 21 Mt. Vernon Nazarene and posted 5 saves. Schue nearly had a shut out against No. 10 Spring Arbor, holding the Cougars scoreless for the first 82 minutes of regulation posting 5 saves.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Abby Schue, Grace College; Elizabeth Burzynski, Trinity International University

Women’s Soccer DII

Anna Daulton, freshman forward from Greenville, South Carolina, was instrumental in the Bob Jones University Bruins back-to-back wins over Laurel University and Tennessee Temple University. Daulton recorded an assist during the five- goal second half for the Bruins against Laurel (win 5-0) and then followed it up with a hat trick on Friday night against Tennessee Temple (win 3-1). Daulton scored a pair of goals in the first half, and followed it up with a beautiful bending shot through traffic to complete her hat trick (the first ever by a freshman soccer player). With several injuries to the Bruins roster, Daulton has become a dangerous offensive threat for opposing defenses.

Women’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Katelyn Danner, Ohio Christian University; Debbie Pekel, Grace Bible College; Anna Daulton, Bob Jones University

Volleyball DI

Remy Bucknor, sophomore middle blocker from Euless, Texas, finished the week with 2.95 kills/set (total of 59) plus she had 5 solo blocks and 17 block assists for Indiana Wesleyan University. Bucknor finished with a .300 hitting percentage. She had 19 kills in a win at MVNU and added 14 in a win vs. NAIA #RV St. Thomas. Indiana Wesleyan went 4-1 during the period with two wins over teams receiving votes in the NAIA poll.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Ellie Harp, Grace College; Laurel Wroblicky, Houghton College; Catherine Heath, McMurry University; Krista Zieschang, Mississippi College; Shannon Niemeier, Mid-America Christian University; Kaitlyn Van Dellen, Trinity Christian College; Lindsey Peterson, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Heather Lockwood, Warner University; Remy Bucknor, Indiana Wesleyan University

Volleyball DII

Amanda Bucklin, senior middle hitter from Royal Oak, Michigan, had an outstanding weekend at the CCC Invitational Tournament, leading the Cougars to a 3-1 record. In the opening match against region rival Pensacola Christian College, Bucklin had a career high of 22 kills with only 2 errors, averaging 5.5 kills per set with a 50% kill efficiency. Amanda continued her dominance at the net throughout the weekend against three other NAIA opponents, finishing with a 45% kill efficiency and averaging 4.1 kills per set and .6 blocks per set for the tournament.

Volleyball DII Nominees: Courtney Bechtold, Toccoa Falls College; Amanda Bucklin, Clearwater Christian College

Football

Sam Bennett, sophomore running back from Hampton, Virginia, amassed the second-highest rushing total of his career in Bluefield's 45-27 win at Belhaven, going for 138 yards on 13 attempts with two touchdowns. Bennett broke free late in the first quarter with an 85-yard touchdown run to earn Bluefield a 14-7 lead. In the fourth quarter, Bennett led the Rams on their final scoring drive, posting rushes of nine and 24 yards in the series before finally punching in a six-yard run for his second touchdown of the day and putting the finishing touches on the Rams win.

Football Offensive Nominees: Sam Bennett, Bluefield College; Robbie Brown, North Greenville University; Chris Ingram, Mississippi College; Samuel Northey, Greenville College

Dylan Klibert, senior defensive back from LaPlace, Louisiana, led the Mississippi College Choctaws to a 56-14 win over the University of Faith on Saturday afternoon at Robinson-Hale Stadium. Klibert had two interceptions and a fumble recovery, taking two turnovers back for touchdowns in the win. Klibert also led the team with seven tackles, including 1.5 for loss in the victory.

Football Defensive Nominees: Carlton Toussaint, Bluefield College; Quan Weeks, North Greenville University; Dylan Klibert, Mississippi College; Luke Summerlot, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Loronza Smith, Warner University; Nicholas Morrow, Greenville College

Men’s Cross Country DI

Clay Watson, senior from Norcross, Georgia, claimed the individual title and the Cedarville University Yellow Jackets placed third at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational. Watson toured the 8,000 meters in 25:07 for his first career title.Watson won the race by six seconds. Host Carnegie Mellon took the top spot in its own 13-team invitational with 41 points. Cortland State was the runner-up with 48 while Cedarville tallied 68.

Men’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Noah Haverdink, Spring Arbor University; Bryant Keirns, Oklahoma Christian University; Ryan Campbell, Mississippi College; Cody Velthuizen, Trinity Christian College; Daniel Marin, Warner University; Clay Watson, Cedarville University; Neno Bellinotti, Indiana Wesleyan University

Men’s Cross Country DII

Caleb Wagner, sophomore from Sandusky, Michigan, led Maranatha Baptist University Men's Cross Country to a 12th place finish at the Bethel Invite, posting a personal record (beating his previous PR by almost a minute). Wagner finished the 8,000 meter course in 28:19.4.

Men’s Cross Country DII Nominees: Caleb Wagner, Maranatha Baptist University; Michael Kluver, Maranatha Baptist University

Women’s Cross Country DI

Anna Bos, senior from Rockford, Michigan, for the second week in a row and the third time this season finished in first place. With her time this week she helped Trinity Christian College to a third place finish in a strong field of 16 teams at the Bethel College Invitational. Her time of 18:17 is her best 5K time this season and only seven seconds off her school record time.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Maci Rich, Oklahoma Christian University; Meredith Johnson, Mississippi College; Taylor Hite, Indiana Wesleyan University; Anna Bos, Trinity Christian College

Women’s Cross Country DII

Katherine Vander Pluym, sophomore from Whitewater, Wisconsin, led Maranatha Baptist University Women's Cross Country to a 10th place finish, finishing 19th overall herself and posting a personal record (beating her previous record by a minute). Vander Pluym finished the 5,000 meter course at the Bethel Invite in 19:48.9.

Men’s Golf

Sam Johnston, junior from San Diego, California, with three under-par rounds (69-67-70), posted his fifth individual win in less than 2 1/2 years, taking top honors in the Newman Fall Invitational at Rolling Hills Country Club (par 72, 6,199 yards) in Wichita, Kan. Johnston's win moved him into sole possession of third place on Oklahoma Christian's all-time list. Johnston, a two-time NCCAA and NCAA Division II All- American, excelled thanks in good part to his wedge game and his ability to control his emotions on the course.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Corey Sheppard, Lee University; Sam Johnston, Oklahoma Christian University; Nick Ward, Spring Arbor University; Jake Coffey, Indiana Wesleyan University

Women’s Golf

Madison Alexander, senior from Johnson City, Tennessee, set a new Lee University Lady Flames' record score of 65 in the second round of the BSC Shootout, which also served as the NCCAA Mid-East Region with Lee and Campbellsville involved. Her 36-hole total of 69-65 - 134 was plenty good enough to help give the defending NCCAA National champs an opportunity to go after their second straight NCCAA championship. Lee's total team score was 571 over 36 holes.

Women’s Golf Nominees: Audrey Meisch, Oklahoma Christian University; Madison Alexander, Lee University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- October 21, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Jamie Campbell, freshman forward from Liverpool, England, scored a pair of goals and passed out an assist for Southwestern Christian University in games against Oklahoma City and Mid-America Christian. Campbell scored a goal and assisted another in SCU's 3-2 win over MACU, and scored a goal in the Eagles' 3-2 loss at OCU.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Daniel Mallard, Columbia International University; Ewahia Amhanesi, Mississippi College; Tyrone Martin, Indiana Wesleyan University; Jamie Campbell, Southwestern Christian University; Benjy Slator, Bluefield College; Marcelo Petit, Campbellsville University

Jacob Cole, senior goalkeeper from Winona Lake, Indiana, had a pair of shutouts to boost the Grace College Lancers into fifth place in the Crossroads League. He made five saves against Bethel College in the 1-0 shutout victory.

Men’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Evan Helker, Oklahoma Christian University; Jacob Cole, Grace College; John Teeter, Warner University; Oscar Hernandez, Bluefield College; Adam Linderholm, Campbellsville University

Men’s Soccer DII

Josh Bray, freshman forward from Kalipsell, Montana, scored five goals this week as he helped Faith Baptist Bible College to three road wins. He scored two very important goals to lead his team to a 3-0 victory over NCCAA #10 Ozark Christian College. Bray also scored 2 in the 4-0 win against Emmaus Bible and 1 goal in the 4-0 win over Calvary Bible. Bray has 11 goals and 4 assists in 13 games this season.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Brad Cole, Clearwater Christian College; Josh Bray, Faith Baptist Bible College; Ryan Williamson, The Crown College; Aaron Wieness, Grace Bible College; Josh Castellanos, Trinity Baptist College

Women’s Soccer DI

Rachael Webb, senior forward from Riverside, California, had two goals for the week in the Trinity Christian College’s two wins that moved them into second place in their conference standings. Both of the goals were game winning goals. She scored the first goal in the 68th minute in the 2-0 shut-out over St. Francis. She scored the second goal in the 25th minute in the 2-1 win over Saint Xavier. For the week Rachael had 13 shots of which 8 were on goal. For the season Rachael leads the team with 10 goals.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Aubrey Schierbeek, Spring Arbor University; Rachael Webb, Trinity Christian College; Mallory Rondeau, Grace College; Lizzie Rittenhouse, Indiana Wesleyan University; Elizabeth Lewis, Warner University; Braley Freire, Bluefield College; Monica Lambertson, Lancaster Bible College; Karla Cabelo, Mid-America Christian University; Mhairi Fyfe, Campbellsville University

Kaitlyn Whitten, junior goalkeeper from Houston, Texas, notched two more shutouts this past week, blanking Texas Wesleyan University on the road 2-0 and then Southwestern Christian University 4-0. Whitten made eight saves in the victory at TWU and then five stops against SCU. Whitten now has five shutouts on the season and ranks fourth in the Sooner Athletic Conference with an 0.92 goals-against-average.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Megan Sullivan, Spring Arbor University; Melanie Hummert, Mississippi College; Abby Schue, Grace College; Amanda Brown, Bluefield College; Kaitlyn Whitten, Mid-America Christian University; Alysen Shireman, Campbellsville University

Women’s Soccer DII

Jenn Wise, junior midfielder from Greenville, South Carolina, was the difference-maker on the offensive end this past week as she powered the Bruins to back to back wins over Florida College and Clearwater Christian College. She scored the overtime winner against Florida College on a beautiful bending free kick just outside the box and then followed it up with a goal 47 seconds into the match to help the Bruins upset #1 CCC on Saturday. Wise has been stepping in nicely for some injured players and has helped the Bruins.

Women’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Jenn Wise, Bob Jones University; Katelyn Danner, Ohio Christian University

Mekayla Deffenbaugh, freshman goalkeeper from Rittman, Ohio, played a pivotal role in allowing only 1 goal in two games on the road this week for Ohio Christian University. Deffenbaugh accumulated 11 saves helping OCU gain it's first result against Bluefield College (Tie 1-1) and Tennessee Temple (Win 3-0) in school history.

Volleyball DI

Lindsay Peterson, freshman outside hitter from Sheffield, Iowa, had a steady weekend with 50 kills in four matches, two of which were against Top 25 teams. The freshman added 3.62 digs per set to help University of Northwestern's defense. Peterson had 3 double- doubles in the 4 matches played against St Benedict, St Mary’s, UW- Oshkosh, and Millikin.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Hannah Compeau, Houghton College; Kayana Mitchell, Mississippi College; Erynn Schuh, Trinity Christian College; Ellie Harp, Grace College;Katey Holler, Indiana Wesleyan University; Hilta Pereira, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Adrienne Czaplewski, Warner University; Lindsay Peterson, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Sarah Hughey, Southern Wesleyan University; Shannon Niemeier, Mid-America Christian University

Volleyball DII

Olivia Davis, junior middle blocker from Grove City, Ohio, had an outstanding week for the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers. Davis led the trailblazers on a 4-game winning streak within the Mid-East Region to stay undefeated (7-0) in region play. Her 17 kills, 15 digs, and 8 solo blocks against Kentucky Christian University was key in the 3-1 victory and 2-0 season sweep of our region rivals. Davis continued her dominating performance throughout the week with a 46% attack percentage, 3.69 kills per set, 2.38 blocks per set, and 3.46 digs per set for the week.

Football

Sam Bennett, sophomore running back from Hampton, Virginia, rewrote Bluefield College’s modern-era record book with his 30-carry, 276-yard, 3-touchdown night in the Rams' first-ever MSC East Division win, a 68-56 victory at Union on Saturday. Each of those figures are new single-game program records, while Bennett also surpassed 1,000 career rushing yards in what was the 16th game of his career. Bennett's scoring plays came from one, yard in the first, 48 yards in the second and six yards in the fourth. The sophomore now has 755 rushing yards this season with nine touchdowns, both new single-season records.

Football Offensive Nominees: Traige McClary, Warner University; Joe Sutton, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Sam Bennett, Bluefield College

Harry Casseus, junior linebacker from Orlando, Florida, helped the Bluefield College Rams' defense limit Union for most of the game as he tallied eight total tackles in BC's 68-56 win. The junior had five solo stops, including three sacks for a loss of 26 yards. Casseus also had one forced fumble in the third quarter which the Rams recovered.

Men’s Cross Country DI

Evan Verbal, sophomore from Morrison, Colorado, ran a school record 8k time for Colorado Christian University in 25:03, in the highly competitive Ft. Hays State open. This time surpassed the existing school record by 36 seconds. In only his sophomore campaign, he continues to improve at a tremendous rate with a wonderful work ethic.

Women’s Cross Country DI

Abby Topper, freshman from Colorado Springs, Colorado, continued her standout freshman campaign for Colorado Christian University with a 16th place finish at the highly competitive Ft. Hays State Tiger Open. Her time of 18:07 for 5k led her team to a 7th place finish out of 17 teams. This was more than a minute faster than her previous best 5k time.

Men’s Golf

Braden Spiller, freshman from Demopolis, Alabama, led the Mississippi College Choctaws with a two-round score of 150 (75-75) to finish in a tie for third, overall in the Louisiana College Fall Invitational.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Sam Johnston, Oklahoma Christian University; Braden Spiller, Mississippi College; Michael Newton, Campbellsville University

Women’s Golf

Audrey Meisch, junior from Wichita, Kansas, has led Oklahoma Christian University in three straight tournaments. Meisch shot rounds of 76 and 73 (+5) to lead OC to a fifth-place finish in a strong NCAA Division II field in the Dallas Baptist Women's Classic at The Golf Club of Dallas. Her final-round 73 helped the Lady Eagles jump five spots in the tournament standings.

Women’s Golf Nominees: Audrey Meisch, Oklahoma Christian University; Serina Castillo, Simpson University; Olivia Parrott, Campbellsville University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- October 28, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Sam Kane, senior forward from Jackson, MI, assisted on both game-winning goals this week for Indiana Wesleyan University plus added a goal vs. MVNU. Kane assisted on the game-winner in 2OT vs. SAU when his pass into the box resulted in a bicycle kick that clinched the outright Crossroads League regular season championship for IWU. Kane then assisted on the first goal of the match vs. MVNU that finished off a perfect CL season.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Michael Caccavo, Spring Arbor University; Roraigh Yearwood, Campbellsville University; Paul Grandacarpio, Columbia International University; Connor Gilmour, Cedarville University; Sam Kane, Indiana Wesleyan University

Humberto Pelaez, freshman goalkeeper from Panama City, Panama, has recorded three straight shutouts in wins over Lee (Tenn.), Spring Hill and West Florida. He has made 12 straight saves since allowing his last goal and not allowed a single score in 276:13. Pelaez now has recorded five shutouts in his freshman season at Mississippi College.

Men’s Soccer DII

Melvin Lara, sophomore midfielder from Katy, TX, scored a goal in each of the three games this weekend at the Midwest Conference Tournament for Barclay College, and had one assist. In addition he won numerous tackles to help hold possession in the midfield.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Kingsley Assibey, Barclay College; Melvin Lara, Barclay College

Collin Hawke, junior defender from Springfield, OH, led the Ohio Christian University defensive line that gave up only 4 shots in 180 minutes of play and allowed 0 goals in the field of play. He also scored his 6th goal of the season for Ohio Christian University.

Women’s Soccer DI

Jacquelyn Martin, freshman midfielder from Wyoming, MI, scored the game-winning goal against Saint Francis in the 90th minute to clinch the fourth straight Crossroads League regular season championship for Spring Arbor. Martin has registered three goals -- with two game-winners -- and two assists this season.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Mhairi Fyfe, Campbellsville University; Samantha Yasatan, Trinity International University; Macey Lee, Mississippi College; Whitney Browning, Bluefield College; Brianna Jezioro, Mid- America Christian University; Jacquelyn Martin, Spring Arbor University; Mallory Rondeau, Grace College

Brandi Anderson, freshman goalkeeper from Blue Ridge, VA, posted a pair of clean sheets this week to help Bluefield push its unbeaten streak to five-straight games (4-0-1). She made five saves in Bluefield's 2-0 win over Shawnee State and then three saves in another 2-0 win over West Virginia Tech. Anderson now has three shutouts on the season.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Megan Sullivan, Spring Arbor University; Amanda Howard, Campbellsville University; Brandi Anderson, Bluefield College

Women’s Soccer DII

Natascha Vinz, sophomore forward from Sheboygan, MI, propelled Maranatha Baptist University to a 2-0 week, with wins over Grace Bible (3-1), and Rockford University (7-0). She piled up a whopping 7 goals, and an assist, scoring hat tricks in each game while finishing with 15 points for the week. She now leads the team with 12 goals after missing nearly half the season.

Women’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Katelyn Danner, Ohio Christian University; Natascha Vinz, Maranatha Baptist University

Volleyball DI

Rupia Inck, senior outside hitter from Uberaba, Brazil, helped Fresno Pacific University become the first team since 2010 to defeat four-time defending PacWest champion BYU Hawaii on its home court. Inck totaled 50 kills, 32 digs and six service aces as FPU became the first team this year to return from its Hawaii road trip with an undefeated 3-0 mark, handing BYUH its first conference loss in more than a year. Inck had a team-high 19 kills to go with 11 digs in the win over BYUH. In the decisive fifth set, she served six-straight points, including three service aces, as FPU jumped out to a 7-0 lead. She then added three kills during FPU's final four points in the victory. Earlier in the trip she had 20 kills and 15 digs in FPU's 3-2 win over Hawaii Hilo and 11 kills in the team's win over Chaminade.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Lauren Williams, Lee University; Brianna Harman, Campbellsville University; Hannah Compeau, Houghton College; Morgan Miller, Indiana Wesleyan University; Danielle Sweet, Emmanuel College; Rupia Inck, Fresno Pacific University; Krista Zieschang, Mississippi College; Lindsey Peterson, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Emily Kirchner, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Erynn Schuh, Trinity Christian College

Volleyball DII

Olivia Wireman, freshman setter from Beavercreek, OH, helped lead the University of Valley Forge to a first ever victory over Cairn University in the NCCAA II East Region Semi-finals with 31 assists and six aces. Wireman has averaged 5.4 assists per set this season along with .80 aces per set. Despite falling to top ranked LBC in the championship game, Wireman recorded 13 assists and two aces. Wireman has been nationally ranked in assists and aces all season.

Volleyball DII Nominees: Alexis Johnson, Maranatha Baptist University; Olivia Wireman, University of Valley Forge

Football

Robert Reynolds, sophomore defensive back from Gainesville, FL, made two big interceptions on Saturday to secure Warner's 17-12 victory over Concordia-Selma. In the first half, Reynolds picked off his first pass and returned it 75 yards for a touchdown, the longest interception return this season in The Sun. The touchdown also proved to be the game-winner. His second interception came in the final two minutes of the game with the Hornets driving to win the game.

Football Defensive Nominees: Robert Reynolds, Warner University; Reggie Bennett, Mississippi College; Ethan Kennon, Maranatha Baptist University; Nathan Van Zee, University of Northwestern- St. Paul

Men’s Cross Country DI

D’Andre Smalley, junior from August, GA, ran extremely well this weekend at the Sand Shark Invitational. He placed fourth out of a very competitive field of over 300 runners from top NAIA and NCAA Division II programs running the 8k in 24:35. He is progressing very well this year, running over 20 seconds faster than last year on the same course. D'Andre and the rest of the Emmanuel College Lions look ahead to NCCAA Cross Country Nationals on November 15th.

Men’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Harold Smith, Lee University; Bryant Keirns, Oklahoma Christian University; Daniel Marin, Warner University; D’Andre Smalley, Emmanuel College; Joey Hartlage, Campbellsville University; Ryan Campbell, Mississippi College; Neno Bellinotti, Indiana Wesleyan University

Men’s Cross Country DII

Matthew Benedict, freshman from Shinano-Machi, Japan, lead the Cairn University Highlanders to a first place team finish at the Immaculata Invitational crossing the finish line in 14:18 over the 4,000m course. The Highlanders use this meet each year as a tune up for the Colonial States Athletic Conference Championships, which take place on November 1st hosted by Cairn University.

Women’s Cross Country DI

Rachel Prutsman, senior from Arcade, NY, took sixth place in a field of 100 runners at Eastern Michigan University's EMU Fall Classic on Friday. The senior led Roberts Wesleyan with a 5k time of 17:57.1, averaging 5:47 per mile. The race, which was not team scored, had teams from all three NCAA divisions as well as top unattached runners.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Maci Rich, Oklahoma Christian University; Sarah Johnson, Campbellsville University; Rachel Prutsman, Roberts Wesleyan College; Anna Bos, Trinity Christian College; Taylor Hite, Indiana Wesleyan University

Women’s Cross Country DII

Anna Polarine, sophomore from Spring City, PA, once again lead the Cairn University Lady Highlanders to an excellent 2nd place finish at the Immaculata Invitational. Anna placed 5th out of 58 runners with a time of 13:17 on the 3,000m course.

Men’s Golf

Taylor Davis, junior from Franklin, TN, earned medalist honors in the TVA Credit Union Invitational hosted by North Alabama. The Lee University Flames finished first as a team at the Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club. Davis shot a 10 under par three round score of 67, 71, 68.

Women’s Basketball DI

Aimee Swihart, sophomore guard from Goshen, IN, helped the Bethel College Lady Pilots get off to a 1-0 start for the 2014-15 season defeating Lawrence Tech 72-59. Dropped 29 points going 8 for 14 from the floor. Swihart was unstoppable from long range going 5 for 5 from behind the arch and hit 8 for 11 from the free throw line. The 5'1" point guard also led the Lady Pilots in rebounds collecting 6 in 35 minutes played.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- November 4, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Michael Caccavo, sophomore midfielder from Mississauga, Ontario, scored the game-winning goal in the 104th minute to help Spring Arbor defeat Grace 2-1 in the Crossroads League Tournament quarterfinals. Caccavo has scored eight goals this season, which ranks second on the team, and has recorded one assist.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Cody Cook, Oklahoma Christian University; Michael Caccavo, Spring Arbor University; Landon Sheaffer, Houghton College; Andres Franco, Warner University; Neil Slooves, Palm Beach Atlantic; Tyrone Martin, Indiana Wesleyan University; Francisco DeAnda, Mississippi College

Tyler McIntosh, junior goalkeeper from Sand Springs, Oklahoma, made a whopping 13 saves in a 3-1 loss to John Brown University and then made six more stops in a 2-1 victory at St. Gregory's University on Saturday. McIntosh currently is tied for fourth in the Sooner Athletic Conference with five saves per game.

Men’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Korey Bartel, Oklahoma Christian University; Billy Irvine, Spring Arbor University; Tyler Inch, Houghton College; Tyler McIntosh, Mid-America Christian University; Adam Linderholm, Campbellsville University

Men’s Soccer DII

Alex Marstiller, junior forward from Delaware, Ohio, scored 5 goals over the weekend but was involved in creating 3 others with the pressure he put on the defenses for Ohio Christian University. He is also leading the team in assists with 11 and was named 1st Team Mideast All- Region.

Ian Swingle, sophomore left defender from Washington, Ohio, scored a goal against Appalachian Bible College for Ohio Christian while being a major part of shutting out ABC and Kentucky Christian University. He was also named 1st Team Mideast All-Region.

Women’s Soccer DI

Morgan Elzinga, junior midfielder from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, scored 4 goals and had 1 assist in leading Trinity International University to two key CCAC victories. She also added two game-winning goals to her CCAC-leading total of 6 game winners for the Fall 2014 campaign. She now has 11 goals and 11 assists for the season---among the conference leaders in total points---and helped the Lady Trojans improve to 7-1-2 in CCAC play and 11-2-2 overall.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Allie Schechner, Oakland City University; Corrie Good, Spring Arbor University; Abbey Lamfers, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Nikki Garns, Houghton College; Mallory Rondeau, Grace College; Kristen Grant, McMurry University; Morgan Elzinga, Trinity International University; Cici Mitchell, Mid-America Christian University; Jenna Steffensen, Judson University; Mhairi Fyfe, Campbellsville University

Twila Smedley, junior goalkeeper from Manter, Kansas, was instrumental in helping Central Christian College finish the season on a three-game winning streak, allowing only 1 goal during the streak. In the final week of the season, Smedley shutout conference rivals York College 2-0 with 3 saves. Against Johnson & Wales, she made 7 saves including arguably her best save of the season to keep the score tied at 0-0. We eventually won 2-1. She would've earned her third straight shutout if not for a goal allowed as time expired. She finished with a 0.5 GAA the last week, and a 0.33 GAA the last three games.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Eleni Moreland, Oakland City University; Abby Schue, Grace College; Kaitlyn Whitten, Mid-America Christian University; Twila Smedley, Central Christian College

Women’s Soccer DII

Kendra White, freshman midfielder from Grove City, Ohio, was instrumental in Ohio Christian’s attack this weekend winning the regional championship against Kentucky Christian University. She scored a goal, assisted another, and helped create a third. She was also named to the 1st Team Mideast All-Region.

Volleyball DI

Hannah Wagner, senior outside hitter from Claremont, California, led the Cedarville University Lady Jackets to a pair of Great Midwest Athletic Conference victories. On Wednesday, Oct. 29 Wagner pounded 10 kills in 10 attempts during a 3-0 sweep over visiting Central State. Wagner drilled a career-high 26 kills to pace CU in a 3-2 league win at Ursuline on Friday, Oct. 31 - a verdict that clinched the #1 seed in the upcoming G-MAC Tournament. Wagner posted a .500 attacking percentage on the week.

Volleyball DI Nominees: Daniela Pena, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Amanda Troyer, Bethel College; Laurel Wroblicky, Houghton College; Cari Miller, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Hannah Wagner, Cedarville University; Remy Bucknor, Indiana Wesleyan University

Volleyball DII

Cassandra Foster, senior setter from Clearwater, Florida, led Clearwater Christian College to a clean sweep at the South Region Tournament going 3-0 and winning the South Region Championship. Cassie ran an explosive offensive attack recording 117 set assists in 10 games for an average of 11.7 assists per set. On the defensive side, she notched 44 digs for the weekend for an average of 4.4 digs per set.

Volleyball DII Nominees: Cassandra Foster, Clearwater Christian College; Amanda Bucklin, Clearwater Christian College; Stacy Reinke, Maranatha Baptist University

Football

Jacob Fletcher, senior quarterback from Moorhead, Minnesota, was nearly flawless in a win for Northwestern, completing 18 of his 21 passes for 232 yards and three scores. Fletcher connected with 10 different receivers in the 49-13 victory over MacMurray.

Football Offensive Nominees: Chris Elliot, Trinity International University; Jacob Fletcher, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Jacob Russell, Campbellsville University

Riley Schussler, sophomore linebacker from Wrightstown, Wisconsin, recorded a team-high 15 tackles in Trinity International's 63-21 win over NCCAA Division II opponent Trinity Bible (N.D.) ... the Trojan linebacker recorded one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup in the win. On the season, Schussler ranks in the top 10 nationally in tackles per game (12.1, 5th in NAIA), forced fumbles per game (0.4, 6th in NAIA), and passes defended (1.5, 9th in NAIA). The sophomore also ranks among the top three in the MSFA in the same categories.

Football Defensive Nominees: Kaleb Coleman, Mississippi College; Riley Schussler, Trinity International University; Nicholas Morrow, Greenville College; Blake Young, Campbellsville University

Men’s Cross Country DII

Eric MacIntire, from Laurel Springs, New Jersey, raced to a second team all-conference 8th place finish at the Colonial States Athletic Conference Championships for Cairn University. MacIntire now is tied for the 3rd fastest 8k time in program history. As a team, Cairn placed individuals 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 17th scoring 55 pts and edging out conference rival Keystone College by a mere 7pts for the win. MacIntire ran the 8k course in a time of 28:11.

Women’s Cross Country DII

Allyssa Hampson, sophomore from Canton, New York, lead Cairn University to a strong 5th place finish out of 11 teams at the Colonal States Athletic Conference Championships. Her time of 25:02 placed her 16th in the race, which is the highest placing individual lady Highlanders finish since 2012. Allyssa also now ranks 2nd all time on Cairn's 6k top 10 list and is closing the gap on long time record holder Ellen Squier (23:59).

Men’s Basketball DI

Matt Schauss, senior guard from Greens Fork, Indiana, started off the 2014-15 season with a bang scoring a career-high 36 points to go along with seven assists, six rebounds and one steal in Bethel College’s 113-84 victory over (RV) University of Northwestern Ohio. Schauss connected on 12-of-20 shooting from the field including 6-of-9 from beyond the arc and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line. He followed up that performance with 13 points, five assists and three rebounds while not turning the ball over in Bethel's 81-75 win over Brescia University (KY). For the week Schauss averaged 24.5 points, six assists and 4.5 rebounds guiding No. 10 Bethel to an early 2-0 start.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Hakeem Stewart, Grace University: Thomas Starks, Spring Arbor University; Bob Peters, Indiana Wesleyan University; Matt Schauss, Bethel College; Nate Ball, Trinity International University; Reggie Davis, Mid-America Christian University

Women’s Basketball DI

Allison Kauffman, senior forward from Fort Wayne, Indiana, powered Grace College to a pair of road victories with 24.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Grace defeated IU-South Bend 80- 62 on the road, who was receiving votes nationally. Kauffman posted 26 points and 9 rebounds in the IU-South Bend game and 22 points and 6 rebounds in the Trinity Christian College game.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Katrina Blackmon, Indiana Wesleyan University; Allison Kauffman, Grace College; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- November 11, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Tyrone Martin, senior forward from Indianapolis, Indiana, scored both Indiana Wesleyan goals as the Wildcats won 2-1 over Spring Arbor in the Crossroads League Tournament semifinals. IWU will now play in their third straight league championship match. Martin increases his goal total to 17 on the season and 5 game-winning goals.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Domenico DeGrazio, Oklahoma Christian University; Tyrone Martin, Indiana Wesleyan University

Matt McLain, senior defender from Yukon, Oklahoma, the team captain and rock of Oklahoma Christian's defensive back line, drew a penalty kick in both of OC's final two games, with the Eagles converting on each one. The PK goal in a 3-0 win over Texas- Permian Basin proved to the game-winner. In addition, McLain started his 65th career game -- capping a career in which he never missed a start for OC -- and keyed a defense against UTPB that recorded its fourth shutout of the season.

Women’s Soccer DI

Liene Vaciete, senior forward from Riga, Latvia, scored the game-winning goal in overtime off a free kick header to secure Emmanuel’s defeat of Palm Beach Atlantic. This was Emmanuel's first-ever win over PBA. Vaciete suffered a serious ankle fracture in October of 2013 and made a remarkable comeback this season after major ankle reconstructive surgery and length rehabilitation.

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Estefania Bermudez Delgado, Oklahoma Christian University; Renee Broekhuizen, Spring Arbor University; Liene Vaciete, Emmanuel College; Mallory Rondeau, Grace College; Andrea Lopez, Point University

Lindsey Williams, junior goalkeeper from Plano, Texas, recorded a pair of double-digit shutout games and the Oklahoma Christian Lady Eagles capped their season with a 1-0 overtime win over Texas- Permian Basin. The shutout was the second of Williams' career and her first since the opening game of her freshman season. She recorded double-digit saves in seven games this season and finished the season with 151 stops, putting her in the top 10 in all of NCAA Division II.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Lindsey Williams, Oklahoma Christian University; Sarah Yancer, Spring Arbor University

Volleyball DI

Lauren Macadlo, senior outside hitter from Munster, Indiana, led Trinity Christian College in the last week of the regular season to a 3-1 week. She averaged 3.40 kills per set with a .281 hitting percentage. She also had 52 digs for a 3.47 average, which is higher than her season average. She was one of the leaders in kills against conference opponents St. Francis and Purdue-North Central. In a tri-match at Taylor she had a double double of 11 kills and 17 digs against Rio Grande. On that day she also had a double double against Taylor with 23 kills and 16 digs. She recorded 43% of the team's 54 kills in that Taylor match. Week's Results: 3-0 loss to University of St. Francis (IL) 3-0 win over Purdue University-North Central (IN) 3-1 win over University of Rio Grande (OH) 3-2 win over Taylor University (IN)

Volleyball DI Nominees: Hattie Burgher, Houghton College; Lauren Macadlo, Trinity Christian College; Emily Hollingsworth, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Ciara Costello, Central Christian College of Kansas; Cari Miller, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Hannah Luedtke, Mid-America Christian University

Football

Jonathon Redd, senior quarterback from Mobile, Alabama, earned his first start since week two and led the Mississippi College Choctaws to a close contest against West Alabama. The Choctaws trailed 34-14 with under three minutes to play in the third quarter, when Redd found senior Kirk Bryant for a 49-yard touchdown strike that cut into the lead. Redd threw for 172 yards and the touchdown, while rushing for 45 more and the first MC touchdown of the game that tied the score with four minutes left in the first quarter.

Grant Stroud, junior defensive back from Moorhead, Minnesota, had four tackles with a 27-yard interception return that put The University of Northwestern- St Paul on the three-yard line to set up a touchdown. Stroud led the Eagles’ defensive in the 34-12 victory over Iowa Wesleyan.

Men’s Cross Country DI

Bryant Keirns, junior from Wichita, Kansas, finished as the individual runner-up for the second straight year at the NCAA Division II Heartland Conference Championship, leading the Oklahoma Christian Eagles to a second-place team finish despite missing two of their top runners. Keirns' time of 24:48.83 -- on a chilly day with a north wind of about 20-25 mph -- was a personal best by more than 20 seconds.

Men’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Bryant Keirns, Oklahoma Christian University; Ryan Campbell, Mississippi College; Neno Bellinotti, Indiana Wesleyan University; Cody Velthuizen, Trinity Christian College

Women’s Cross Country DI

Anna Bos, senior from Rockford, Michigan, finished in first place in her conference meet and led Trinity Christian College to a fourth place finish overall. Bos is the first individual champion for Trinity's women's program. She finished with a time of 18:19, which was four seconds faster than the next competitor and just two seconds off her season best. She qualified for the NAIA National Championships. It is her fourth time as a NAIA qualifier.

Women’s Cross Country DI Nominees: Ainsley Ibison, Oklahoma Christian University; Taylor Hite, Indiana Wesleyan University; Anna Bos, Trinity Christian College

Men’s Basketball DI

Jonny Marlin, junior guard from Greenwood, Indiana, averaged 20.3 points and 6.7 assists this week for NAIA #1 Indiana Wesleyan. Marlin exploded for 35 points on 11-of-16 shooting in a win over NAIA #11 Cornerstone. He also collected a double-double with 13 points and 11 assists in a win vs. NAIA #RV IU East. For the week Marlin collected 62 points and 20 assists in a 3-0 week for the Wildcats.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Jarrod Sheffield, Grace University; Collin Hewitt, Spring Arbor University; Roy Marshall, Crowley’s Ridge College; Quinn Cooper, Crowley’s Ridge College; Jonny Marlin, Indiana Wesleyan University; Rishawn Brown, Southwestern Christian University; Bryan Jones, Tennessee Temple; Jerrick Massenburge, Mid-America Christian University

Women’s Basketball DI

Destiny Tolliver, senior center from Durham, North Carolina, posted her second and third straight double-doubles to open the season, averaging 15.5 points and 15.5 rebounds as Bluefield College went 1-1 on the week. Tolliver put up 15 points and had 13 rebounds in the Lady Rams' 77-61 loss at West virginia Tech, before posting career highs of 16 points and 18 rebounds in a 48-46 win at Washington Adventist University. She also added six blocks against Washington Adventist.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Chelsea Ward, Bethel College; Kylie Townsley, Spring Arbor University; Caitlin Cody, Trinity Christian College; Destiny Trolliver, Bluefield College; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University

Women’s Basketball DII

Jenna Bloodworth, senior forward from Oxford, Michigan, led the Moody Bible Archers to a 1-1 record in the first week of the season. Bloodworth had a double double in the loss to Kentucky Christian University (11pts, 13reb) in the season opener. In a winning effort against Dallas Christian on Saturday, Jenna scored 31 points and had 22 rebounds on 71% field goals and added 5 blocks to her night.

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Hallie Linville, Clearwater Christian College; Jenna Bloodworth, Moody Bible Institute

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- November 18, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Jared Toth, senior midfielder from Victor, New York, scored the lone goal in our 1-0 win over Lancaster Bible in the NCCAA East Region semi-final. Leading goal scorer on the season with his 7th goal and his 4th game-winning goal on the season.

Jacob Dunnett, sophomore goalkeeper from Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada, produced a few great saves in a scary 5-minute span to preserve the shut-out in our 1-0 win over Lancaster Bible in the NCCAA East Region semi-final.

Men’s Soccer DII

Wira Wama, sophomore forward from Papua, New Guinea, Wira Wama helped guide the Maranatha Baptist University men's soccer team to an NCCAA DII National Championship this past week, and scored the game-winners in both the semifinal, and championship match. In a 3-2 come from behind win over Moody Bible Institute, Wama registered a late goal to break a 2-2 tie to send the Sabercats into the National Championship. Wama also scored the game-winning goal against #3 Ohio Christian University in the championship match, to break a 1-1 tie.

Men’s Soccer DII Offensive Nominees: Brent Palmer, Ohio Christian University; Wira Wama, Maranatha Baptist University

Collin Hawke, junior center defender from Springfield, Ohio, Collin was instrumental in OCU making it to the national championship game. He also scored a goal and assisted a goal on set plays at the national tournament. His leadership from the backline kept us organized to what was essential in our performances this past week.

Women’s Soccer DI

Aubrey Schierbeek, freshman forward from Hudsonville, Michigan, Schierbeek scored the game-winning goal in the Crossroads League Tournament championship match to lead Spring Arbor to a 1-0 win over Grace and claim the fifth straight conference title for the Cougars. Schierbeek has tallied 12 goals this season, including five game-winners, and seven assists.

Sarah Yancer, junior goalkeeper from Freeland, Michigan, Yancer made a season-high 7 saves to help lead Spring Arbor to a 1-0 win over Grace College in the Crossroads League Tournament Finals. It was the fifth straight tournament title for the Cougars. Yancer has recorded 8 shutouts this season and owns a 0.64 goals allowed average, surrendering just 11 goals in nearly 1550 minutes. Overall, the Cougars have posted 13 shutouts, which ranks third in the NAIA.

Women’s Soccer DII

Katie Reid, junior forward from Richmond, Virginia, Katie had a great national tournament with 3 goals and 2 assists. She was the MVP of the tournament playing with great leadership and unselfish play.

Volleyball DI

Hannah Wagner, senior outside hitter from Claremont, California, The 6-2 senior outside hitter from Claremont, California helped lead Cedarville to their third-consecutive Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) title. On Friday, Nov. 14 Wagner posted seven kills without an error as #1-seed CU defeated #4-seed Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. The All-G-MAC First Teamer followed up with 18 kills including a .500 attack percentage as the Lady Jackets registered 20-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-18 win over #2-seed Ohio Valley in the Callan Athletic Center on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Football

Jeret Smith, senior wide reciever from Abilene, Texas, Smith closed out the 2014 season - and his McMurry career - by becoming the War Hawks all-time leading receiver in McM's loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville. Smith entered the game needing just 38 yards to overtake record-holder Rory Peacock's (1997-00) receiving yardage standard of 2,634 yards. Fans barely had time to settle into their seats when Smith climbed past Peacock. After getting the opening kickoff, McMurry began with possession first- and-10 at its own 39. On the very first play from scrimmage, freshman quarterback Cy Ward lofted a perfect ball over the middle and hit Smith in stride, as he raced past the TAMUK secondary and into McM history with the 61-yard aerial.Smith would finish the game with seven catches for 132 yards. He also tallied both of McMurry's touchdowns in the game. Smith finished his McM career with 2,729 yards on 181 catches, an average of 15.1 yards per catch over his four-year career. In 2014 alone, Smith had 1,143 yards and 14 receiving TDs, earning the LSC's statistical championship for receiving (127.0)

Football Offensive Nominees: Jeret Smith, McMurry University; Kyle Smith, Mississippi College;

Men’s Cross Country DI

Bryant Keirns, junior from Wichita, Kansas, Keirns finished second in the NCCAA Championship at Houghton, N.Y., posting his second straight top-five national individual finish and earning NCCAA All-America honors for the second straight year. He led Oklahoma Christian to a second-place team finish, giving the Eagles their fourth consecutive top-four showing in a national meet.

Men’s Cross Country DII

Michael Kluver, senior from Sauk Centre, Minnesota, In his last collegiate race, Kluver registered his best time in the 8K race, a 28:09.3, and helped lead his team to a 1st place finish at the NCCAA Nationals Race. Kluver came in 5th place out of 64 runners in Division II, and was later named an NCCAA All-American.

Women’s Cross Country DII

Katherine Vander Pluym, from Whitewater, Wisconsin, Vander Pluym's time of 19:57.6, led her to a 2nd place finish at the NCCAA DII Nationals race this past weekend, and her team to a 2nd place finish behind champions, Moody Bible Institute.

Men’s Basketball DI

Clay Yeo, sophomore guard from Bourbon, Indiana, This past week saw Bethel College sophomore Clay Yeo pour in 25.6 points to go along with 7.6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1 block helping improve the Pilots' record to 8-0. He shot 53 percent from the field including 50 percent from beyond the arc. Yeo started the week off with a career-high 31 points in a 96-75 victory over rival Holy Cross College. He backed that performance up with a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 75-56 win against (RV) Waldorf College. Yeo capped off the week with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist and 1 steal at Viterbo University. Clay Yeo currently leads the Crossroads League in scoring with 22.25 points per game.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Hakeem Stewart, Grace University; Connor Robinson, McMurry University; Collin Hewitt, Spring Arbor University; Eric Randall, Oklahoma Christian University; Jonathan Stowe, Houghton College; Kyle Ooms, Northwestern-St. Paul; Cory Billingsley, Lee University; Tyler Turner, Southwestern Christian University; Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University; Eddie Delegal, Warner University; Kyle Grisby, Bluefield College; Clay Yeo, Bethel College

Men’s Basketball DII

Josh Barrett, senior guard from Flowery Branch, Georgia, Senior guard Josh Barrett has led Toccoa Falls College to a 5-1 start this season. This week he averaged 24 pts, 6 rbs, and 6 assists and shot 64% from the field and 44% from three as the Screaming Eagles beat Boyce College (NCCAA II) 97-69 and lost to Spalding University (NCAA III). In the Spalding loss Josh played 37 minutes and scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half and helped TFC to a one point lead in the final minute after the team was down by 12 early in the second half.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Josh Barrett, Toccoa Falls College; Clay Yeo, Bethel College; Rod Altidor, Grace Bible College;

Women’s Basketball DI

Raegan Ryan, senior guard from Canisteo, New York, 23 points per game in 2 season-opening road wins.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Karen Orozco, Grace University; McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Maisie Pipher, Houghton College; Amy Berglund, Northwestern- St. Paul; AnnMarie Harris, Mississippi College; Andi McGill, Southwestern Christian University; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University; Raegan Ryan, Cedarville University; Baylie Bridges, Warner University; Destiny Tolliver, Bluefield College;

Women’s Basketball DII

Alyssa Loudermilk, sophomore guard from Greenwood, South Carolina, Alyssa had a great week helping lead the team to 3 wins; wins over Judson College, Grace Bible, and Johnson University. Alyssa lead the team in scoring, steals, and FG% each game. Her best game of the week was against Grace Bible; Alyssa scored 31 points and had 8 steals.

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Meghan Scholtens, Grace Bible College; Alyssa Loudermilk, Pensacola Christian College;

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- November 25, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Francisco DeAnda, senior forward from El Paso, Texas, helped lead the Mississippi College Choctaws to the NCCAA Mideast Region championship with three goals in their two victories. On Friday, he helped spark a comeback that saw the Choctaws trailing Campbellsville 3-1 with less than seven minutes remaining. His second goal of the match in the 84th minute cut the lead to 3-2 and the Choctaws would tie it up just over a minute later. DeAnda also converted a penalty kick in the shootout, which proved to be the deciding tally. In the championship match, he scored in the 77th minute to put the game away against Bluefield College. DeAnda now leads the team with 10 goals on the season as MC enters the national tournament as the #1 overall seed.

Men’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Jared Putt, Spring Arbor University; Francisco DeAnda, Mississippi College; Adam Kay, Southwestern Christian University; Steven Fiema, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Billy Irvine, senior goalkeeper from Ann Arbor, Michigan, made three saves to help lead Spring Arbor to a 1-0 victory over Oakland City to claim the NCCAA Mid- West Region title. It was the 5th shutout of the season for Irvine, who has made 74 saves this season with a 1.04 goals allowed average.

Women’s Soccer DI

Cici Mitchell, junior mid/forward from Midwest City, Oklahoma, scored the game-winning goal in the 16th minute of the first half as the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels went on to a 2-0 victory over the NCAA D-II Colorado Christian University Cougars in the NCCAA Central Regional title match on Saturday (Nov. 22). Mitchell has dished out a team-high nine assists this season and is second on the team with 13 goals. She is also tied for first in the Sooner Athletic Conference in assists per game (0.50), fourth in points per game (1.94) and fifth in the league in goals (13).

Women’s Soccer DI Offensive Nominees: Renee Broekhuizen, Spring Arbor University; Cici Mitchell, Mid- America Christian University

Sarah Yancer, junior goalkeeper from Freeland, Michigan, stopped the only shot she faced in Spring Arbor's 1-0 NAIA National Championship Opening Round win over AIB College of Business (Iowa) to record her 9th shutout of the season. Yancer has made 39 saves this season while owning a 0.605 goals allowed average, surrendering just 11 goals in 19 matches.

Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Sarah Yancer, Spring Arbor University; Kaitlyn Whitten, Mid-America Christian University

Volleyball DI

Becca Acevedo, senior setter from Miami, Florida, led PBA Volleyball team to the NCAA Div. II South regional final by defeating West Florida and Florida Southern before losing to #1 team in the nation, University of Tampa. She racked up 139 assists, 39 digs and 8 kills as a setter in three matches at the NCAA South regional championship. She was selected for the all-tournament team as setter.

Men’s Basketball DI

Connor Robinson, senior forward from Austin, Texas, had another monster game for McMurry for the second-consecutive outing in 2014-15.Versus Centenary on the road, Robinson poured in 37 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds in the War Hawks' come-from-behind win. Thru the first two contests of 2014-15, Robinson is averaging 40.5 points and 18.0 rebounds per game, all while shooting nearly 66% from the floor (25-38).

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: D.J. Wallace, Ecclesia College; Jarvis Green, Ecclesia College; Connor Robinson, McMurry University; John Moon, Oklahoma Christian University; Caleb Hogans, Spring Arbor University; Tory Rice, Mississippi College; Marshall Riddle, Bob Jones University; Robert Rozim, Southwestern Christian University; Bladimyr Santiago; Warner University; Brennen Campbell, Houghton College; Reggie Davis, Mid-America Christian University

Men’s Basketball DII

Jon Andrews, senior center from Pensacola, Florida, started all four games this week for Pensacola Christian. He came close to averaging a double-double for the week earning 52 points and 38 rebounds in 4 games (13.0 pts/gm and 9.5 rebounds/game). The 6'9 post player also contributed 1.5 assists per game along with 1.75 blocks/game.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Rod Altidor, Grace Bible College; Jon Andrews, Pensacola Christian College

Women’s Basketball DI

Adrianna White, sophomore forward from Midwest City, Oklahoma, carried the Southwestern Lady Eagles to a 79-63 win over 11th-ranked Our Lady of the Lake (Texas). White had two double-doubles on the week and a total of 57 points and 37 rebounds and averaged 19 points and 12.3 rebounds in three games against ranked NAIA teams.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Logan Mckee, Oklahoma Christian University; Kylie Townsley, Spring Arbor University; Taylor Neal, McMurry University; Marissa Sell, Roberts Wesleyan College; Kristen Sampson, Mississippi College; Adrianna White, Southwestern Christian University; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University

Women’s Basketball DII

Hallie Linville, sophomore guard from Ocala, Florida, playing against Charleston Southern (a NCAA DI school) stepped up and played a great game earning 12 pts and 4 rebounds. Linville led Clearwater in 3 other games for the week for a total of 70 points and 29 rebounds. The sophomore guard had her best performance against Baptist Bible College when she posted a double-double with 29 points and 14 rebounds.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- December 2, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Damontre Harris, senior forward from Fayetteville, NC, scored a career-high in each of the two Campbellsville games Thanksgiving weekend at the Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raider Classic. He followed his 35-minute, 19-point performance on Friday with 21 points in 20 minutes on Saturday. He also averaged 9.0 rebounds and 2 blocks per game to go along with his 20 points per game. Robert Morris is ranked No. 8 in NAIA DII MBB.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: John Moon, Oklahoma Christian University; Damontre Harris, Campbellsville University; Kyle Grisby, Bluefield College; Tory Rice, Mississippi College; Brock Rowan, Shorter University; Reggie Davis, Mid-America Christian University Women’s Basketball DI

Maisie Pipher, junior center from Lowman, NY, earned two double doubles for Houghton College’s 1- 1 week with games against University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and Geneva College. In the two games Pipher totaled 37 points (18.5 avg), 26 rebounds (13 avg), 55% FG, along with 3 steals, 8 assists, and 5 blocks.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Caroline Owen, Campbellsville University; McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Destiny Tolliver, Bluefield College; Maisie Pipher, Houghton College; Taylor Neal, McMurry University; Ashlee Ferguson; Kim Campbell, University of Northwestern-St. Paul

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- December 9, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Soccer DI

Offensive

David Perez, sophomore midfielder from Dalton, GA, earned Most Outstanding Player honors at the 2014 NCCAA Men’s Soccer DI National Championship last week. Lee University came in as the #5 seed and went home with the 2014 Title. Perez scored in all four games of Lee’s journey to the Championship. He scored one goal in the 2-0 victory over Spring Arbor University, and another goal in the 3-2 win over Southwestern Christian in pool play. In the semifinals against Shorter University Perez scored a goal in the 2-1 win to send the Flames to the Championship Match against Bethel College. In the Championship Match Perez had the Championship winning goal in the 67th minute to give Lee the 2-1 advantage over the Pilots.

Defensive

Ian Billin, freshman defender from Grand Rapids, MI, was named the NCCAA’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player helping the Pilots to a 2-2 record and a spot in the NCCAA National Championship game for the first time since 2000. The Bethel College defense only surrendered 6 goals over the four games.

Women’s Soccer DI

Offensive

Kathryn Healy, senior forward from Chattanooga, TN, was named the 2014 Most Outstanding Offensive Player in the NCCAA Women’s Soccer DI National Championship. Healy led the Lee University Flames to the 2014 National Title last week in Kissimmee, FL. Healy scored the first goal of Lee’s journey to the Title in the 2-0 win over Roberts Wesleyan and added the second goal in the 4-0 victory over Judson University in pool play. In the semifinal match against Campbellsville Healy scored the second goal in the 26th minute of Lee’s 3-0 victory to get them to the Championship Match against Grace College.

Defensive

Abby Schue, freshman goalkeeper from Warsaw, IN, was named the Tournament's Outstanding Defensive Player as Grace College women's soccer team advanced to its first-ever national championship game appearance. Schue had a shutout in each of Grace's first three games of the tournament and surrendered just one goal to eventual champion Lee in the title bout. Schue also made one save in the penalty shootout with another Lady Flame firing high of goal.

Volleyball DI

Erynn Schuh, senior setter from Frankfort, IL, helped lead Trinity Christian College to a NCCAA National Championship title. Erynn had 262 assists for the week for a 12.4 assist per set average. With Erynn setting up the attack the team had a .296 attack percentage for the six matches of the tournament and averaged 14.9 kills per set. In addition Erynn had 68 digs for a 3.24 dig per set average, which was second on the team. She recorded a .990 serving percentage with only one missed serve in 100 attempts and having four aces. She also finished the tournament with 13 kills and seven assisted blocks. Erynn was named the Tournament MVP and was the NCCAA/AVCA Volleyball Player of the Year. At the championship the team did not lose a set through their first four matches. They defeated Grace College in five sets in the semifinals and took Colorado Christian in four sets in the championship match. The championship title was a first for Trinity's volleyball program. The team finished the season with a 38-10 record, which ties the school record for most number of season wins.

Men’s Basketball DI

Quinn Cooper, senior guard from Covington, LA, was the leading scorer for Crowley’s Ridge College in both games this week. He scored 26 against NCAA III University of the Ozarks and then scored a game high 30 points in a game with NCAA I University of New Orleans in a return to his home state of Louisiana.

Men’s Basketball DII

Derek Westfall, senior forward from Pageland, SC, averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds and 42.5 minutes in two double overtime games this week. One game was an 87-82 loss to LaGrange College (NCAA III) in Philips Arena in Atlanta; the other was a 97-94 win at Columbia International University. Westfall hit 12 of 15 free throws in both games, two of which sent the LaGrange game into the second overtime. He scored a game-high 31 points and shot 55% from the floor in the victory at CIU.

Women’s Basketball DI

Raegan Ryan, senior guard from Canisteo, NY, led the Cedarville Lady Jackets to three wins including a season- opening Great Midwest Athletic Conference victory over Ursuline on Thursday, Dec. 4 in South Euclid, Ohio. Ryan averaged 17.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while handing out 17 assists and producing a 21-for-21 effort at the free throw line.

Women’s Basketball DII

Jenna Bloodworth, senior center from Oxford, MI, had a standout week for Moody Bible Institute. She had a triple-double in a victory against D3 Mt. Mary on Wednesday (20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks). On Friday night in a victory against region opponent Kuyper College she was only one block shy of a second triple-double for the week (24 points, 22 rebounds and 9 blocks). In three games this week, she helped lead the Archers to a 2-1 record averaging this week 17 points, 13 rebounds, 7.6 blocks and 60% field goal percentage.

Men’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Justin Thomas, freshman from Clarksdale, MS, led the way for Mississippi College at the BSC Panthers Ice Breaker with a 2nd-place finish in the 60m dash, posting a time of 6.77. The mark was the second-best in school history behind Olympian Larry Myricks, who ran a time of 6.69. Thomas also finished 3rd in the 200m with a time of 22.15. Thomas ranked 1st in the NCCAA in the 60m and Tied for 2nd in the 200m according to TFRRS.

Men’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Aaron McGinnis, junior from Brockport, NY, set a Roberts Wesleyan record in long jump and made the NCAA Div II provisional mark with a distance of 7.03m at the Brockport State Early Bird Invitational. McGinnis ranked 1st in the NCCAA (TFRRS ranking) in the long jump. His height of 1.83m the high jump ranked him tied for 3rd in the NCCAA this week. McGinnis also ran the 2nd leg of the 4x200 in another school record breaking time of 1:32.22. Roberts’ 4x200 team ranked 1st in the NCCAA (TFRRS ranking).

Women’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Kelsey Bruce, senior from Brackettville, TX, took first place in the 3000 meters at the MSSU Early Bird Indoor Meet last week with a time of 10:03.97. This time also ranked her first in the NCCAA (TFRRS ranking).

Women’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Avante Newsome-Gunn, senior from South Bend, IN, put together a great all-around performance in Bethel Track and Field's season opener at Notre Dame over the weekend. Newsome-Gunn hit the NAIA 'A' qualifying standards in the long jump with a distance of 5.57m, first in the NCCAA (TFRRS ranking). While she also reached NAIA 'B' standards in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.85 (4th NCCAA) and as part of the 4x400 meter relay team with a time of 4:01.11 (1st in the NCCAA). Newsome-Gunn ranked 2nd in the NCCAA in the 200m with a time of 25.63. In her first meet of the year, Newsome-Gunn hit NCCAA qualifying standards in all her events (60m, 200m, 4x4 relay and long jump).

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- December 16, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Austin Turner, senior forward from Hobbs, NM, led the Southwestern Christian Eagles to an 81-78 victory over NAIA RV Lindenwood-Belleville. Tuner notched a double-double with a career-high 27 points and a season-high 10 rebounds. Turner made seven 3-pointers on the day. He also contributed 4 steals and 1 assist in the win.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Johnathan Stowe, Houghton College; Justin Peeples, Trinity International University; Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University; Stacey Mack, Mississippi College; Austin Turner, Southwestern Christian University; Collin Hewitt, Spring Arbor University

Women’s Basketball DI

Raegan Ryan, senior guard from Canisteo, NY, sent the game into overtime with a long buzzer beater and finished with 43 points to lead Cedarville to a pulsating 98-91 non- conference victory at Urbana. The Lady Jackets extended their winning streak to seven in a row. Urbana, 1-7, was shooting lights out during regulation and appeared to be in good shape with a 67-51 lead with 8:03 to go. However, Ryan scored nine points during a 12-0 run to get the visiting Jackets right back in it. The host Blue Knights converted two free throws with four seconds remaining for an 82-79 advantage. CU quickly got the ball to Ryan who drilled a 35-footer to send the thriller into the extra session. In overtime, Deborah Gordon broke an 86-86 deadlock with a jumper at the 2:30 mark to give the Lady Jackets the lead for good. Ryan followed with a three- pointer to push the spread to five. In addition to her career-high 43 points, Ryan contributed seven rebounds, four steals, and three assists. Her 43 points also set a new record for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Allie Hill, Mississippi College; Adrianna White, Southwestern Christian University; Raegan Ryan, Cedarville University; McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Lindsey Burnside, Spring Arbor University

Men’s Indoor T&F

Gabe Rivera, senior from Irondequoit, NY, placed first in four events for the Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks at the RIT Early Season Invitational last week. His times for the three running events included a 7.12 60m, a 22.74 200m, and a 3:30.42 4x400m. Rivera also took first in the high jump with a height of 1.93m.

Women’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Chelsea Hayward, freshman from Litchfield, CT, placed first in three events for the Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks at the RIT Early Season Invitational last week. Her times for the three running events included a 7.98 60m, a 26.37 200m, and a 4:17.30 4x400m. Hayward’s 60m time of 7.98 set a school record for RWC.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- January 6, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

D’Von Campbell, senior guard from Arlington, TX, the week before Christmas Campbellsville University played two road games against NAIA DI teams receiving votes and opened the week by hosting the No. 1 team, and two-time defending national champions, from NCCAA DII, Ohio Christian. Campbell led the Tigers to a 3-0 week as the starting point guard, while averaging 22.7 points and 7 assists per game. He had only four turnovers, an assist turnover ratio of 5:1 in 114 minutes played. The transfer from Rutgers University scored a career-high 33 points to lead Campbellsville to a double-overtime victory at No. 17 Philander Smith on Friday. Campbell hit a 3 to tie the game at 82 at the end of regulation and force the first overtime. He scored five of CU's first six points in the second overtime to break a 93-93 tie and give the Tigers a 99-93 lead.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Cody Thomas, Judson University; Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University; Connor Robinson, McMurry University; Thomas Amrine, Trinity International University; John Moon, Oklahoma Christian University; D’Von Campbell, Campbellsville University; Caleb Janson, University of Northwestern; Tory Rice, Mississippi College; Greg Hamilton, Spring Arbor University; Damontre Harris, Campbellsville University

Women’s Basketball DI

Ashlee Ferguson, senior guard from The Colony, TX, scored a team-high 19 points to lead the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels to a 58-54 victory over the McMurry University War Hawks on Dec. 15 in Abilene, Texas. The following week of games Ferguson averaged 27.0 ppg along with three rebounds, two assists and 1.5 steals in the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels 1-1 week. Ferguson's big game came in a 100- 65 victory over Northern New Mexico College that featured a game-high 37 points on 13-of-27 shooting from the floor. Her 37 points are second in school history (since joining the NAIA) only to her 40 point outing last year (2/22/14) and her 13 field-goal makes are two shy of her 15 last season (2/22/14). Her nine threes tie a school mark that she also set last season (2/22/14). Ferguson is currently fifth in the Sooner Athletic Conference in scoring (16.5 ppg) and is second in threes per game (2.9). Ferguson was also named the SAC Player of the Week.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Kylie Townsley, Spring Arbor University; Kelli Ludwig, Judson University; Ashlee Ferguson, Mid-America Christian University; Hanna Kirk, Crowley’s Ridge College; Ashley Minor, Mississippi College; Caroline Owen, Campbellsville University; Sarah Hoover, Grace University

Women’s Basketball DII

Megan Scholtens, sophomore guard from Grant, MI, shot 9-11 from the field, and 5-7 from beyond the arc in a huge regional win over last year's NCCAA DII National Champions, Maranatha Baptist University. She finished the 86-70 victory with 23 points on her efficient shooting, and also contributed 5 assists.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- January 13, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Connor Robinson, senior center from Austin, TX, On the week, averaged 28.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals as McMurry went 2-1 on the week. McMurry defeated Rust College and Valley City St. before losing to (RV) University of Jamestown. Robinson shot 66.7 % from the field in the three games and now has played six-consecutive games scoring 20-plus points.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Jarrod Sheffield, Grace University; Jordan Box, Oklahoma Christian University; Michael Carney, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Dustin Rojas, Central Christian College; Johnathan Stowe, Houghton College; Connor Robinson, McMurry University; Nate Ball, Trinity International University; Tory Rice, Mississippi College; Austin Turner, Southwestern Christian University; Semar Farris, Mid- America Christian University

Men’s Basketball DII

CJ Dunston, junior forward from Elkton, MD, had an incredible week for the Lancaster Bible Chargers as he averaged 21.7 points and 11.7 rebounds and led LBC to a perfect 3-0 week. Dunston had 13 points and 13 rebounds on 6-of-7 shooting in a 61-58 victory over Cairn and followed that up with 21 points, nine rebounds, three steals and three blocks in a 77-57 win over Penn College on Wednesday. Dunston saved his best for last as he had 31 points and 13 rebounds in a 66-64 victory over Penn St. Abington on Saturday. The icing on the cake was Dunston's runner that went through the hoop as time expired, giving LBC the two-point win. Dunston leads the North Eastern Athletic Conference with a 69.4% (68-of- 98) shooting percentage and is second in rebounds per game with 8.9. Dunston leads the Chargers with 16.3 points per game and has the third most blocks in the NEAC with 19.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Brett Cashner, Maranatha Baptist University; CJ Dunston, Lancaster Bible College

Women’s Basketball DI

Allison Kauffman, senior forward from Fort Wayne, IN, powered the Grace College Lancers women's to its biggest win of the season on Saturday over NAIA Div. II No. 7 St. Francis. Kauffman had the only double-double of the contest with 21 points and 11 rebounds. For the week, Kauffman poured in 25.0 points and 13.0 rebounds per game, making 52 percent from the floor, 50 percent from the 3-point line and 85 percent from the charity stripe.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Taylor Russell, McMurry University; Chanel Madson, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Kristen Sampson, Mississippi College; Basha Ramsey, Trinity International University; Hanna Kirk, Crowley’s Ridge College; Allison Kauffman, Grace College; Kelly Smit, Central Christian College; Massie Pipher, Houghton College; Maranda Janz, Southwestern Christian University; Kayla Linkous, Cedarville University; Ashlee Ferguson, Mid-America Christian University

Women’s Basketball DII

Hanna Glaze, sophomore forward from Twin Falls, ID, scored a total of 58 points in three games this week for an average of 19.33 for Clearwater Christian. Glaze also averaged 6 rebounds, 1.67 steals, and 3.67 assists. In the 76-30 victory over Valley Forge Glaze had 5 steals and 7 assists. In the Cougars 60-64 loss against Mid-Atlantic Christian Glaze score her week high 22 points and 9 rebounds.

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Only Cathemer, Crossroads College; Hanna Glaze, Clearwater Christian College; Stacie Ross, Maranatha Baptist University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- January 20, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Damontre Harris, senior forward from Fayetteville, NC, covered the stat sheet in a pair of Campbellsville wins last week as he averaged 12.5 points, 17.5 rebounds, eight blocks and four steals per game as the No. 1-ranked Tigers moved to 19-1 overall and a perfect 6-0 in the Mid-South Conference. Harris opened the week with a double-double -- 14 points and 16 rebounds -- in the Tigers' 82-64 win over visiting Fisk University (Tenn.) on Monday Jan. 12. He chipped in five blocks, three steals and a pair of assists in the win. On Thursday, Harris recorded the first triple-double of the season in the NAIA and first-ever in the Campbellsville men's basketball program, in an 83-72 come-from-behind win over Life University (Ga.). He finished the game scoring 11 points while posting career-highs with 19 rebounds and 11 blocks. Harris helped the Tigers remain perfect in the Mid-South (6-0) as Campbellsville rallied from a 13-point deficit to win by 11 over the Running Eagles. Harris leads all four-year NAIA and NCAA players with 73 total blocks and 3.8 blocks per game. He ranks second in the MSC and seventh nationally, averaging 10.1 rebounds per outing. He is also second in the conference with his 10 double-doubles.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Tory Rice, Mississippi College; Tyler McQuad, Houghton College; Myles Johnson, Dallas Baptist University; Justin Peeples, Trinity International University; Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University; Damontre Harris, Campbellsville University; Porter Morrell, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; John Moon, Oklahoma Christian University; Rishaad Alexander, Southwestern Assemblies of God University; Matt Schauss, Bethel College

Men’s Basketball DII

Charles Cooks, senior guard from Jacksonville, FL, led the NCCAA 9th ranked Trinity Baptist College Eagles to a 2-1 week. On Monday, the Eagles defeated then NCCAA 9th ranked Toccoa Falls 73-60. Cooks set a school record by connecting on 10 threes on his way to a season-high 35 points. On Thursday, TBC hosted defending South Region Champion Pensacola Christian, winning 55-44 to earn their 7th straight win. Cooks led all scorers with 19 points and 6 assists. On Saturday, the Eagles traveled to Clearwater, falling 62-59. Cooks faced a box and 1 all game, finishing with 12 points. Charles Cooks averaged 22 points for the week, which is two points higher than his season average.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Bernard Smith, Grace Bible College; David Wenthold, Maranatha Baptist University; Luke Chafin, North Central University; Charles Cooks, Trinity Baptist College; TJ Jackson, Pensacola Christian College

Women’s Basketball DI

Kayla Linkous, junior forward from New Madison, OH, erupted for career-highs of 34 points and 13 rebounds to lead Cedarville to a 78-73 verdict over Kentucky Wesleyan in a key Great Midwest Athletic Conference game played in the Callan Athletic Center on Thursday, Jan. 15. Linkous posted her third straight double-double to help the Lady Jackets remain unbeaten in the G-MAC with a 69-59 victory against visiting Trevecca on Saturday, Jan. 17. Linkous continued her rampage with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Linkous averaged 24.5 ppg and 12.0 rpg on the week.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Ashley Minor, Mississippi College; Maryah Mazyck, Bluefield College; Maisie Pipher, Houghton College; Kayla Linkous, Cedarville University; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University; Kelsie Peterson, Grace College; Hanna Kirk, Crowley’s Ridge College; Chanel Madson, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University

Women’s Basketball DII

Anna Iwaniw, junior forward from Kent City, MI, combined for 41 points and 22 rebounds in two wins this weekend for the Grace Bible College. Iwaniw scored 18 points on 7-11 shooting against regional foe Kuyper College, and also pulled down 7 rebounds in a 91-43 win. She had a dominate game against NCAA DIII Mount Mary College Saturday night, scoring 23 points and pulling down 15 rebounds, leading the Tigers to a 74-62 win.

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Anna Iwaniw, Grace Bible College; Emily Hinsenkamp, Maranatha Baptist University; Jamie High, North Central University; Hallie Linville, Clearwater Christian College

Men’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Bryant Keirns, junior from Wichita, KS, had a monumental indoor track season-opening meet in the Missouri Southern Indoor Invitational. He took top honors in a competitive 3,000- meter race with a time of 8:50.87, winning by more than nine seconds, as well as posting a career-best time in the mile with a time of 4:24.58 to take third place in a 35-man field. In the latter race, he also helped pull along his teammates, as four other OC runners also met the NCCAA indoor qualifying standard.

Men’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Kevin Smith, freshman from Battle Creek, MI, in his collegiate debut hit a distance of 6.69 meters (21- 11.50) in the long jump to take 3rd place out of 10 athletes at the Northwest Ohio Invitational. His jump was the fifth-best in Spring Arbor University program history and fifth-best in the NCCAA rankings last week.

Men’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Josiah Evans, Houghton College; Kevin Smith, Spring Arbor University; Bryant Keirns, Oklahoma Christian University

Women’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Tiana Alexander, senior from Kileen, TX, ran a McMurry University school-record and NCCAA-leading - time of 8.01 seconds in the 55-meter hurdle semifinals and would eventually finish fourth in the event at the Texas Tech Open (running an 8.08 in the finals).

Women’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Andrea Finkbeiner, junior from Freeland,MI, won the long jump with a leap of 5.08 meters (16-8.00) at the Northwest Ohio Invitational. The mark was also the sixth-best jump in Spring Arbor University school history and ranked seventh in the NCCAA last week.

Women’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Nikki Garns, Houghton College; Paradise Henson, Oklahoma Christian University; Andrea Finkbeiner, Spring Arbor University; Tiana Alexander, McMurry University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- January 27, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Semar Farris, senior guard from Ft. Worth, TX, averaged 19.0 ppg, seven assists and 2.5 steals in leading the Mid-America Christian University Evangels to their fifth and sixth straight victories this past week, the Evangels longest win streak since joining the NAIA. Farris scored 16 points with six assists and nailed the game- winning jumper with 1.3 seconds left in an 83-81 victory over Texas Wesleyan University and then delivered 22 points and eight points to lead a 92-75 rout of No. 8-ranked Oklahoma Baptist University. Farris is ninth in the SAC in points per game (17.3 ppg) and is tops in the SAC in both assists (5.5 apg) and steals per game (2.35 spg).

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: John Moon, Oklahoma Christian University; Jonathan Manning, Point University; Tory Rice, Mississippi College; Devin Page, Bluefield College; Phil Pellegrino, Houghton College; Alonzo Stafford, Central Christian College; Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University; Thomas Amrine, Trinity International University

Men’s Basketball DII

Kyle Hoek, senior forward from Jenison, MI, led Kuyper College to 2 narrow wins with a combined 58 point and 24 rebound effort. Hoek had 30 points and 14 rebounds in a 80- 79 win over Andrews University and 28 points 10 rebounds in a 93-91 win at Indiana University NW including the game winning shot.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Eddie Moralobo, Clearwater Christian College; Kyle Hoek, Kuyper College; Brady Moses, Maranatha Baptist University; Tyrell Johnson, Trinity Baptist College

Women’s Basketball DI

Allison Kauffman, senior forward from Fort Wayne, IN, notched two double-doubles in two games to lead Grace College to its third-straight victory. Kauffman averaged 21.0 points and 13.0 rebounds per game for Grace. She also hit 6- for-6 from the foul line against Mt. Vernon Nazarene, lending her hand in the Lady Lancers' NAIA record-tying 28-for-28 free throw performance in the game.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Maisie Pipher, Houghton College; Kim Hayes, Southwestern Christian University; Alliyah Spatafora, Mid-America Christian University; Jacki Smith, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Schelbi McKenzie, Point University; Allison Kauffman, Grace College; Destiny Tolliver, Bluefield College

Women’s Basketball DII

Mikala Brinson, sophomore guard from Mechanicsburg, PA, helped lead the University of Valley Forge Patriots to a victory against Baptist Bible College, 68-54. She scored 17 points and tallied 7 assists in the win. Her contributions also kept the team close in two losses. She had 19 points and 5 assists in a 49-60 loss against Notre Dame of Maryland University. She had 17 points and 3 assists in a 47-64 loss against Trinity Washington University. She averaged 17.6 ppg, 5 apg, and 3 rpg for the week.

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Rachel Kuiper, Moody Bible Institute; Mikala Brinson, University of Valley Forge; Lexi Johnson, Maranatha Baptist University

Men’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Emmanuel Kipchumba, junior from Iten, Kenya, won the Emory Invitational in the 800m for Lee University with an #1 NCCAA ranking time 1:54.8 then coming back and running a 1:53.5 split on the DMR to help the team place 3rd.

Men’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Kevin Smith, freshman from Battle Creek, MI, took home the top spot in the men's long jump with a leap of 6.91 meters (22-8.00). His jump not only broke the Aquinas Cook Track record, but shattered the Spring Arbor University all-time best mark of 22-6.50 established by Don Mercer in 1980 and matched by Lee Rogers in 1985. Smith helped lead Spring Arbor to a second place team finish out of the four teams competing.

Men’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Roberto Diaz, Oklahoma Christian University; Marshall Brady, Houghton College; Alex Lodes, Spring Arbor University; Kevin Smith, Spring Arbor University; Andre Klaassen, Cedarville University; Wil Maki, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Emmanuel Kipchumba, Lee University

Women’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Carsyn Koch, freshman from Washburn, ME, won the mile run and was part of the victorious 4 x 800 meter relay foursome as the Cedarville Lady Jackets began the 2015 portion of the indoor schedule at the Indianapolis Greyhound Classic. Koch, a freshman from Washburn, Maine, avoided a potential disaster in the mile when a fellow competitor wiped out among the frontrunners. She went on to post a winning mark of 5:14.76 while teammate Olivia Esbenshade was 3rd in 5:16.60. Koch and Esbenshade teamed up with Hailey Bredeson and Carly Rose to win the 4 x 800 meter relay. Koch’s times in the mile and 4x800 rank 1st in the NCCAA.

Women’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Mya Brown, freshman from Roanoke, VA, made a name for herself in her first collegiate meet. Brown broke a 15-year-old school record at Grace College in the triple jump by over a foot, winning the meet at 10.93 meters. Brown went on to break a 17-year-old long jump record at 5.07m and also took sixth place in the 60-meter hurdles. Brown met the NCCAA qualifying standard in all three events.

Women’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Ainsley Ibison, Oklahoma Christian University; Nikki Garns, Houghton College; Mya Brown, Grace College; Bethany Kuenzer, Spring Arbor University; Grace Sallee, Spring Arbor University; Adrian Martin, Lee University; Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- February 3, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Quin Cooper, senior from Covington, LA, scored over half of the Crowley’s Ridge Pioneers points in a 83-70 road win over Boyce College last week. His career high 46 points along with a 24 point performance in a win over St Louis Christian College gave him a 35 point per game average last week. Cooper also posted 12 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 assists in the 2 wins.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Hakeem Stewart, Grace University; John Moon, Oklahoma Christian University; Tory Rice, Mississippi College; Phil Pellegrino, Houghton College; Quin Cooper, Crowley’s Ridge College; Nate Ball, Trinity International University; Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University

Men’s Basketball DII

Aaron Stemen, sophomore guard from La Moure, ND, helped the Trinity Bible College Lions win their fourth, fifth and sixth straight games. Stemen had a career night against Leech Lake on Tuesday, as he scored 39 points on 13 for 19 shooting and 7 for 8 from three. Stemen helped the Lions to the 103-85 conference win. Stemen then added two double-doubles on the weekend. First, He had a career high 14 rebounds against Oak Hills on Friday night to go with his 15 points. Then next day, Stemen upped his career high by 1 and pulled down 15 rebounds to go with his 16 points. Stemen has helped the Lions to win six straight games improving their record to 9-10 on the season. Stemen averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 55 percent from the field and on threes for the week.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Nick Lentz, Trinity Bible College; Brett Cashner, Maranatha Baptist University; Aaron Stemen, Trinity Bible College; Tyrell Johnson, Trinity Baptist College; Cameron Cramer, Grace Bible College

Women’s Basketball DI

Emileigh Swafford, freshman guard from Decatur, TN, led the Lee University Lady Flames to a 1-1 week with an average of 24 points per game. In the 88-75 win over West Florida (13-5) Swafford shot for 66% FG and 50% 3pt while posting 23 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 blocks. In the narrow 63-63 loss against Valdosta State (10-11) the freshman guard scored 25 points on 49% FG, and 50% 3pt.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Mckenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Kristen Sampson, Mississippi College; Maisie Pipher, Houghton College; Emileigh Swafford, Lee University; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University

Women’s Basketball DII

Aubrey Folger, junior forward from South Berwick, ME, had a terrific week as she led the Lancaster Bible College Chargers to three road wins last week. Folger had 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 67-52 win over St. Elizabeth on Wednesday and led all scorers with 20 points in a 68-31 win over Wilson on Friday night. Folger also had eight boards, four steals and two assists in Friday's win. On Saturday, Folger had a game-high 17 points and 17 rebounds to go along with five steals as the Chargers won their eighth straight game with a 51-35 victory over Gallaudet. Folger is averaging 18.1 points and 12.6 rebounds per game this season. She has posted 12 double-doubles in 16 games and her 50.6 shooting percentage is the second best in the NCAA DIII North Eastern Athletic Conference.

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Stacy Reinke, Maranatha Baptist University; Aubrey Folger, Lancaster Bible College

Men’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Leo Ayala, senior from Atlanta, GA, had an excellent weekend in the mile at the Hilton Garden Invite for Emmanuel College. He ran a mile time of 4:16.95, only one second off of his outdoor personal best for the mile on a 200 meter flat track. Ayala’s mile time ranked him 2nd in the NCCAA.

Men’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Josiah Bernard, freshman from Hilliard, OH, had a great individual performance at the home Cedarville Collegiate Invitational. Bernard established a new conference record time of 51.35 seconds in the 400- meter event. For the purposes of qualifying, his time was lowered to 50.55 seconds through converting it based on track size, this time was 10th in the NCCAA. Bernard also competed well in the high jump and placed 8th in the NCCAA ranking with a height of 6-3.5.

Men’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Landon Huslig, Oklahoma Christian University; Leo Ayala, Emmanuel College; Josiah Bernard, Cedarvile University; Justin Thomas, Mississippi College; Jonathan Lewis, Houghton College

Women’s Indoor T&F

Carsyn Koch, freshman from Washburn, ME, had an outstanding performance at the home Cedarville Collegiate Invitational and takes both the running performance and field performance NCCAA honors this week. Koch posted a first place finish in the 800 meter run, which also ranks as the fastest time posted this year in conference and ranks first in the NCCAA rankings with an official time of 2:19.09 (the time was converted to 2:17.51 because of track size). In the DMR Koch and teammates posted a NCCAA 2nd ranking time of 12:40.6. Koch also competed in the high jump and placed first in the meet and 2nd in the NCCAA rankings with a height of 5-3.75.

Women’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Tiana Alexander, McMurry University; Jazmin Konnick, Emmanuel College; Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University; Kiana Grant, Mississippi College; Fiona Daloia, Houghton College

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- February 10, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Cody Rhorer, senior guard from Indianapolis, IN, averaged 24 points and 5.5 rebounds in two Trinity Christian College victories this week. He also shot .567 percent from the field, including .563 percent from the three-point line (9-of-16). In addition he averaged 2.0 assists and 2.5 steals. He had a career high 37 points in the last minute win over Trinity International University. In that game he made 7 three-pointers (of 12 attempts), including one in the last minute that helped spearhead the comeback charge for the win. It is the first time since their opening two games of the season that the team has had two wins in one week.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Connor Robinson, McMurry University; Eric Randall, Oklahoma Christian University; Myles Johnson, Dallas Baptist University; Brandon Camacho, Houghton College; Marcus Reineke, Cedarville University; D’Von Campbell, Campbellsville University; Caleb Hogans, Spring Arbor University; Tristan Moore, Mississippi College; Cody Rhorer, Trinity Christian College; Brock Hunter, Mid-America Christian University

Men’s Basketball DII

Brett Cashner, senior center from Urbana, IL, helped guide Maranatha Baptist University to a 2-0 week, with wins over Lincoln Christian and Northland International. Against Northland, Cashner finished with 30 points and 14 rebounds while shooting 63% from the field, and 2-4 (50%) from three-point range while dishing out three assists. For the week, he averaged 18 points a game, and 12.5 rebounds a game while going 4-5 from the free throw line.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Jon Sauls, Toccoa Falls College; Brett Cashner, Maranatha Baptist University

Women’s Basketball DI

Chelsea Craig, senior forward from Frankfort, KY, averaged 15.5 points and six rebounds per game while helping Campbellsville to wins over NAIA No. 19-ranked Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and Cumberland (Tenn.) last week. Craig scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the No. 3-ranked Tigers to a 62- 54 win over Lindsey Wilson. She made half of her six shots from the field while knocking down 4-of-5 from the free throw line to help Campbellsville avenge its only loss of the season. On Saturday, Craig scored a career-high 21 points while corralling five rebounds in a 68-57 win over visiting Cumberland. She made seven of her 12 shots from the field and hit all but one of her eight free throws to help the Tigers to their conference-best 13th straight win.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Kristen Sampson, Mississippi College; Kayla Linkous, Cedarville University; Hannah Mnwaring, Houghton College; McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Chelsea Craig, Campbellsville University

Women’s Basketball DII

Kelsi Mueller, senior guard from Eldson, MO, averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds in three Central Christian victories last week. Mueller earned a double-double in each of the three games along with a total of 11 steals and 11 assists. Central Christian, led by their senior guard, is now 12-6 on the season after defeating Baptist Bible College, Faith Baptist Bible College, and Emmaus Bible College last week.

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Olivia Hunter, Moody Bible Institute; Abby Schultz, Grace Bible College; Kelsi Mueller, Central Christian College of the Bible; Stacy Reinke, Maranatha Baptist University

Men’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Tommy Grant, sophomore from Granger, IN, competed at the Meyo Invite hosted by the University of Notre Dame. In a field of 49 athletes from major NCAA DI Institutions such as Michigan, Michigan State, Indiana, and Ohio State, Grant advanced to the finals of the 60-meter dash with a semifinal run of 6.80 setting a new Bethel College indoor track and field record. In the finals, Grant finished 4th overall with a time of 6.95. Grant’s time of 6.95 ranks him 2nd in the NCCAA this week.

Men’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Michael Ponce, senior from Elkhart, IN, was a duel event winner at the Anderson Invite taking the shot put and weight throw for the Bethel College Pilots as the team went on to win the meet over 13 other competing teams. Ponce took the shot put with a toss of 15.72 defeating 37 other athletes while his mark of 18.50 goes in the books as a new BC indoor track and field record. Both marks eclipse NAIA 'A' qualifying standard and rank him first in the NCCAA TFRRS rankings this week.

Men’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Landon Huslig, Oklahoma Christian University; Kevin Smith, Spring Arbor University; Jonathan Lewis, Houghton College; Michael Ponce, Bethel College; Tommy Grant, Bethel College; Nathan Lane, Grace College; Josiah Bernard, Cedarville University

Women’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Jo Boren, junior from Winona Lake, IN, broke two Grace College records at the Westmont Sunshine Open. She became the first Lady Lancer to beat the one-minute mark in the 400-meter race, crossing the finish line in school-record time of 59.81. She also teamed up to break the school record in the 4x400 at 4:09.29.

Women’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Andrea Melhorn, senior from Mount Joy, PA, threw the weight a personal best 14.39 meters, which was good enough to giver her a 3rd place finish and made her 10th in the NCCAA. She also threw the shot put 9.5 meters and placed 15th overall at the Brockport Mid-Season Classic representing Houghton College.

Women’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Paradise Henson, Oklahoma Christian University; Jo Boren, Grace College; Grace Sallee, Spring Arbor University; Andrea Melhorn, Houghton College; Amber Doebler, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University

Baseball- Pitcher

Lanny Zier, senior pitcher from Southlake, TX, opened the season for McMurry University with a complete game victory over NCAA II Angelo State and a win over Lynchburg College. Opponents are hitting just .235 against him. He has a 7-to-2 strikeouts-to-walk ratio, thus far. Zier finished 14 innings with 7 strikeouts, only 2 earned runs, and a 1.29 ERA.

Baseball- Field Player

Hunter Bolin, sophomore outfielder from Starkville, MS, scored two runs with three RBI in game one against Tougaloo for Mississippi College. Bolin's RBI groundout scored Thompson to give the game its final score. In the second game against Tougaloo, Bolin had a big day in the opener, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. In the third game Bolin again posted a 1.000 batting average with two hits and two runs with 1 RBI. On the weekend, Bolin was 6-for-9 (.667 AVG) with six runs scored, six RBI, four stolen bases, and no strike-outs.

Baseball Nominees: Logan Glasgow, Mid-America Christian University; Lanny Zier, McMurry University; Hunter Bolin, Mississippi College; Christian Simmons, McMurry University; Taylor Olsen, Mississippi College; Trenton Hill, Lee University; Baron Bower, Fresno Pacific University; Zach Abbott, Mid-America Christian University

Softball- Pitcher

Carlie Sargent, junior pitcher from Oxford, AL, tossed a complete game with 10 strikeouts and just three hits allowed against Arkansas-Monticell for Mississippi College. The only run UAM could muster was of the unearned variety in the second inning. Against Missouri Southern, Sargent did not need much run support, as she held MSSU hitless over 5.0 innings and allowed just the one unearned run. She struck out four and finished the tournament with 12.0 innings pitched, 14 strikeouts and two victories. Sargent finished the 12 innings with a 0.00 ERA.

Softball- Field Player

Amanda Lynn, junior shortstop from Susanville, CA, batted an average of .538 for the Lee University Flames as they went 3-1 in the Flagler College Tournament last week. Lynn, the leadoff hitter, had 7 hits, 9 runs, 1 RBI, and 0 strikeouts in the tournament.

Softball Nominees: Angie Hughes, Lee University; Amanda Blanchard, Shorter University; Carlie Sargent, Mississippi College; Amanda Lynn, Lee University; Tori Bankston, Mississippi College

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- February 17, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Alonzo Stafford, junior forward from Houston, TX, averaged a double-double in the three games last week with 22.6 pts and 11.6 rebounds. He had career high 33 points in the one point loss at Oklahoma Wesleyan on Friday night. Stafford totaled 68 points, 35 rebounds, and 7 assists in the 2-1 week for Central Christian College with wins over York College and Haskell University and a close loss to Oklahoma Wesleyan.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Hakeem Stewart, Grace University; Connor Robinson, McMurry University; Alonzo Stafford, Central Christian College; Tory Rice, Mississippi College; John Moon, Oklahoma Christian University; Michael Carney, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Brandon Camacho, Houghton College; Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University

Men’s Basketball DII

Jordan Harrison, senior forward from Indianapolis, IN, led Northland International to a 2-0 week with his offensive and defensive efforts. Harrison double-doubled in both games averaging 30 points and 15 rebounds per game. He also tallied a total of 9 steals and 9 assists.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Clayton Morrison, Maranatha Baptist University; Brandon Rembert, University of Valley Forge; Jordan Harrison, Northland International University; Kevin Mack, University of Valley Forge; Jon Andrews, Pensacola Christian College

Women’s Basketball DI

Marissa Sell, junior forward from Brockport, NY, broke the Redhawks' career rebounds record over the weekend after two double-doubles averaging 20 points and 16.5 rebounds. In Roberts Wesleyan's 73-61 win at Bridgeport, Sell tallied 19 points and 15 rebounds before pouring in 21 points and hauling in 18 boards the following day in a 79-67 win at Dowling. With the 33 rebounds over the two games, Sell now has 987 rebounds, surpassing the previous record of 981.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Kelli Ludwig, Judson University; Emileigh Swafford, Lee University; Marissa Sell, Roberts Wesleyan College; Maisie Pipher, Houghton College; Ashley Ferguson, Mid-America Christian University; Jade McDaniel, Bluefield College; Lindsey Burd, Campbellsville University

Women’s Basketball DII

Morgan Hale, junior forward from Aransas Pass, TX, led Arlington Baptist College to a win over NCCAA #2 ranked Hillsdale 91-77 with 30 pts and 10 rebounds to keep Arlington on top of the Southwest Region and undefeated in the NCCAA. Against NCAA II McMurry University she brought her team back from a 16 point deficit to win in double over-time 83-81. She had 31 points in an outstanding offensive performance.

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Hallie Linville, Clearwater Christian College; Liz Jenkins, Clearwater Christian College; Morgan Hale, Arlington Baptist College; Asupa Leota, Pensacola Christian College; Emily Hinsenkamp, Maranatha Baptist University; Alyssa Strickland, Moody Bible Institute

Men’s Indoor T&F; Co-Running Performance

Donovan Graham, senior from Indianapolis, IN, took 2nd in the IWU Invitational and ranked 2nd in the NCCAA rankings in the 800m with a time of 1:56.59 for Grace College. Graham also earned a trip to the NAIA Indoor National Championships with this race.

Simon Reidsma, junior from Wyoming, MI, hit the NAIA B standard after finishing the 5000 meter run in 15:08.38 at the Grand Valley State Big Meet. His time was not only a career- best, but the 5th best all-time at Spring Arbor, and ranks 2nd in the NCCAA this season. Reidsma finished in 51st place overall in the event of over 130 athletes, but finished in fourth place out of 25 runners in his Section.

Men’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Kyle Anenson, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Landon Huslig, Oklahoma Christian University; Justin Thomas, Mississippi College; Simon Reidsma, Spring Arbor University; Donovan Graham, Grace College; Marshall Brady, Houghton College

Women’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Victoria Harper, freshman from Clare, MI, hit the NAIA A standard after completing the 5000 meter run in 18:17.42 at the Grand Valley State Big Meet. Her time was the 4th fastest time in Spring Arbor history and the 3rd fastest time in the NCCAA this season. She finished in third place out of 31 runners in Section 4 and 64th out of 121 total runners in the event.

Women’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Kiana Grant, freshman from Meridian, MS, scored 29 points on her own for Mississippi College, highlighted by a victory in the long jump with a mark of 5.28m. She also finished 2nd in the 400m dash (1:01.08) and 3rd in the triple jump (10.94m). Grant also finished 4th in the 200m dash with a time of 27.18. Grant earns NCCAA honors this week with her field performances. Her NCCAA ranking was 3rd in the triple jump and 9th in the long jump.

Women’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Alyssa Arends, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Paradise Henson, Oklahoma Christian University; Victoria Harper, Spring Arbor University; Mya Brown, Grace College; Kiana Grant, Mississippi College; Nikki Garns, Houghton College; JaNaiqua Horne, Campbellsville University

Baseball- Pitcher

Trenton Hill, sophomore pitcher from Bentonville, AR, earned an ERA of .000 and improved his season record to 3-0 with 8 inning of shutout ball as the Lee University Flames improved to 9-0 and opened Gulf South Conference play with three wins over rival Union University. Hill threw 7 strikeouts, and only allowed 3 hits and no runs last week. Hill also made 10 plate appearances and collected four hits, scoring one run.

Baseball- Field Player

Caden Cleveland, senior catcher from Oklahoma City, OK, had a stellar hitting week for Oklahoma Christian as the Eagles faced major challenges against NCAA Division II powers Southeastern Oklahoma State and West Texas A&M. In a 16-3 win at Southeastern, he had a pair of doubles and in a three-game series with Dakota State, he recorded an extra-base hit in each game while hitting .667 in the three games. In the 4-2 week Cleveland averaged .476, had 4 runs, 10 hits, 4 doubles, 3 RBI’s, and had a SLUG average of .762

Baseball Nominees: Brooks Fortenberry, Mississippi College; Garrett Odom, Mississippi College; Trenton Hill, Lee University; Aaron Carroll, Mid-American Christian University; Caden Cleveland, Oklahoma Christian University; Dylon Sturges, Oklahoma Christian University; Chris Allen, Campbellsville University; Chris Tuma, Campbellsville University

Softball- Pitcher

Shea Coats, sophomore pitcher from Tuttle, OK, opened Oklahoma Christian's season by throwing her first career no- hitter (and the first no-no of the season by a Heartland Conference pitcher), striking out 8 in an 8-0 win over Mid- America Christian. It was the first no-hitter by an OC pitcher since February 2012. Coats then entered in relief in the second game of the doubleheader and recorded 6 strikeouts in 2 innings to pick up the win as OC prevailed 3-2. She didn't allow her first hit of the season until her eighth inning of work as opponents hit just .074 against her. Coats collected 14 strikeouts in just 8 innings pitched.

Softball- Field Player

Clarissa Knight, sophomore utility from Nineveh, IN, was a force to be reckoned with over the weekend, batting .846 in four games to start Grace College’s season. She drove in 10 RBIs and scored five runs, helping Grace defeat Bryan (receiving votes in NAIA Preseason Poll). Knight also stole two bases, had two triples and finished the week with a slugging percentage of 1.154.

Softball Nominees: Madison Oliver, Mississippi College; Lacie Peterson, Mississippi College; Shea Coats, Oklahoma Christian University; Courtney Starr, Oklahoma Christian University; Amanda Bowman, Grace College; Clarissa Knight, Grace College; Kelcie Wolf, Mid-America Christian University; Taylor Green, Mid-American Christian University; Victoria Decker, Campbellsville University; Jacqueline Roof, Campbellsville University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- February 24, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

John Moon, sophomore center from Crescent, OK, was outstanding as the Oklahoma Christian Eagles posted a road win against Dallas Baptist (a team battling for a playoff spot) and played Heartland Conference power Rogers State tough before stunning Arkansas‐Fort Smith. Against Dallas Baptist, Moon made a critical steal in the final seconds and hit two clinching free throws to secure the 96‐91 win. He nearly had a double‐double against Rogers State, then led the Eagles in scoring in an 87‐85 win over UAFS, a game during which OC led for more than 36 minutes. He also was a force defensively, recording six blocked shots in the three games. Moon also earned 59 pts, 21 rbs, 4 steals, and 4 assists on the 2‐1 week.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Johnathan Stowe, Houghton College; Michael Carney, University of Northwestern; Emmanuel Ezejiofo, Mississippi College; Stedmon Ford, Lee University; Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University; Alonzo Stafford, Central Christian College; John Moon, Oklahoma Christian University; Kyle Grisby, Bluefield College; Connor Robinson, McMurry University

Men’s Basketball DII

Charles Brodhead, junior forward from Lompoc, CA, led the Barclay College Bears all the way to the championship game in the Midwest Christian College Conference Tournament. Nearly recording two triple doubles over the weekend. He fell two assists short in the semifinal match against Ozark and 1 rebound and 2 assists short in the championship game. He averaged 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists on the weekend in route to a second place finish.

Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Ryan Kupferschmid, Faith Baptist Bible College; Brady Moses, Maranatha Baptist University; Charles Brodhead, Barclay College; CJ Dunston, Lancaster Bible College

Women’s Basketball DI

Jacki Smith, senior center from Shoreview, MN, averaged a double‐double as the University of Northwestern won a share of the UMAC regular season championship for the first time since 2008. In addition to her 25 points and 20 rebounds game totals, the senior averaged four blocks per game and made half of her 10 three‐point attempts.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Sydney Hill, Oklahoma Christian University; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University; Maisie Pipher, Houghton College; Jacki Smith, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Allison Kauffman, Grace College; Ashley Minor, Mississippi College; Destiny Tolliver, Bluefield College

Women’s Basketball DII

Rosalyn Thorpe, senior forward from Keller, TX, led Arlington Baptist to two wins this week including a 78‐73 victory over the University of Dallas. She averaged 26.5 points, 14 rebounds, and 8.5 blocks. She shot 100% from the three‐point line (5‐5) and 100% from the FT line (7‐7).

Women’s Basketball DII Nominees: Amanda McGinness, University of Valley Forge; Mikala Brinson, University of Valley Forge; Bailey Mayforth, University of Valley Forge; Rosalyn Thorpe, Arlington Baptist College; Only Cathemer, Crossroads College; Hallie Linville, Clearwater Christian College; Rachelle Deaver, Crossroads College; Lexi Johnson, Maranatha Baptist University

Men’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Daniel Michalski, freshman from Xenia, OH, ran for two runner‐up finishes in the mile (4:23.28) and the DMR relay team (10:21.34) to earn All‐America honors in both events at the 2015 NCCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championship hosted by his school Cedarville University.

Men’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Nathan Brown, from Kendallville, IN, finished first in the heptathlon with a school‐record 4,580 points at the 2015 NCCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championship. He became Grace's first men's track member to win an individual national championship since 2006 and has a strong chance at earning a spot at NAIA Indoor Nationals as a result of his performance.

Men’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Landon Huslig, Oklahoma Christian University; David Miller, Bethel College; Nathan Brown, Grace College; Baruch Fischer, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Lucas Wallace, Bethel College; Daniel Michalski, Cedarville University; Justin Thomas, Mississippi College; Jeremy Goodson, Spring Arbor University; Kevin Smith, Spring Arbor University

Women’s Indoor T&F; Running Performance

Carsyn Koch, freshman from Washburn, ME, ran to victory in the 800 meters and led the Cedarville Lady Jackets finished 3rd overall in the NCCAA Indoor Championship. Koch turned in the fifth‐fastest 800 time in Lady Jacket history with a mark of 2:15.78 which was just 0.21 seconds shy of the meet record. Koch earned the honor in four events ‐ distance medley relay, 4 x 400 meter relay, high jump, and 800 meters.

Women’s Indoor T&F; Field Performance

Anna Grace Govero, freshman from Clinton, MS, was named the Field Athlete of the Meet at the NCCAA Indoor National Championships. Govero won the Pentathlon on Friday night with victories in three of the five events and a total of 3,127 points. In the 55m hurdles she got second with a time of 8.70. In the high jump she got 1st with a 1.60m jump. She got first in the Shot Put, throwing 8.80m. She placed first in the long jump, jumping 4.99m. She placed 5th in the 800m run with a time of 2:42.26. She also finished 4th in the 55m Hurdles (8.61) and helped lead the 4x400m Relay Team (Kiana Grant, Alex Buchanan and Tierra Williams) to an 8th‐place finish (4:12.87). She helped the 4x200m relay team finish 7th with a time of (1:49.25). Govero also scored points in the High Jump (1.62m) with a 2nd‐place finish.

Women’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Andrea Melhorn, Houghton College; Mya Brown, Grace College; Jordan Skarin, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Anna Grace Govero, Mississippi College; Ariane Bell, Bethel College; Avante Newesome-Gunn, Bethel College; Andrea Finkbeiner, Spring Arbor University; Victoria Harper, Spring Arbor University; Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University

Baseball- Pitcher

Ben Bates, junior pitcher from Wichita Falls, TX, won his second‐consecutive decision with a complete game one‐hit (10‐0) shutout of Southwestern Assemblies of God. Bates threw just 88 pitches for McMurry University against the SAGU Lions, permitting just a fourth‐inning single to the left side. Bates struck out seven and walked just one.

Baseball- Field Player

Cody Howard, senior first baseman from Stevenson Ranch, CA, helped the McMurry War Hawks to a perfect 4‐0 week, hitting .467 at the plate ‐ with an on‐base average of .579 and a 1.000 slugging percentage ‐ with four extra‐base hits (including a three‐ run homer versus Howard Payne). Howard hit safely in every game and also was perfect with the leather in 39 total chances at first base for McMurry.

Baseball Nominees: Brooks Fortenberry, Mississippi College; Andrew Walker, Southwestern Christian University; Ben Bates, McMurry University; Daniel Thompson, Mid-America Christian University; Kelby Reneau, Oklahoma Christian University; Cody Howard, McMurry University; Cody Rosecrans, Oklahoma Christian University; Hunter Bolin, Mississippi College

Softball- Pitcher

Shea Coats, sophomore pitcher from Tuttle, OK, threw shutouts against two 2014 NCAA Division II tournament teams and recorded two saves in the St. Mary's Tournament, making the all‐tournament team. She blanked Texas Woman's 3‐0 on three hits, then came on later that day to record the save in a 4‐0 win against a Texas A&M‐ Commerce team that already had won 10 games this season, breaking OC's career saves record in the process. She picked up a second save in an 8‐7 win over Tarleton State, then shut out D‐2 No. 13‐ranked Central Oklahoma on four hits in a 1‐0 win. During the tournament, she also recorded a hit in first collegiate at‐bat. Coats has 15 strikeouts, allowed 9 hits, and no runs in her 17 2/3 innings on the mound for Oklahoma Christian last week.

Softball- Field Player

Kendra Pierce, senior shortstop from Oklahoma City, OK, at least one hit in each game of the St. Mary’s Tournament. She made the all‐tournament team after hitting .667 in five games and leading Oklahoma Christian to a 4‐1 record. She hit a two‐run homer in the third inning of a 4‐0 win over a Texas A&M‐Commerce team that had already won 10 games this season and she fueled OC's offense with four hits in an 8‐7 win over Tarleton State. Against NCAA Division II No. 13‐ranked Central Oklahoma, Pierce delivered an RBI single in the fifth inning as the Lady Eagles won 1‐0.

Softball Nominees: Ashley Subervielle, Mississippi College; Amanda Blanchard, Shorter University; Shea Coats, Oklahoma Christian University; Paige Rowland, Shorter University; Lacie Patterson, Mississippi College; Kendra Pierce, Oklahoma Christian University; Maddie Bray, Shorter University; Jackie Hilterbran, Mid-America Christian University; Caitlin Swain, Mid- America Christian University

Men’s Tennis

CJ Lloyd, freshman from Shoreview, MN, picked up wins in both singles and doubles play vs. North Central last week for the University of Northwestern. Lloyd teamed up with Brett Jacobus to win their No. 1 doubles match 8‐4 before Lloyd was victorious at No. 1 singles, 6‐2, 6‐1.

Women’s Tennis

Karen Moe, sophomore from Fargo, ND, won both of her No. 2 singles matches against Northwestern (Iowa) and St. Thomas on Saturday. Moe hasn’t lost in singles play yet in 2015 for the University of Northwestern. The sophomore’s lone loss came in the third round of the ITA tournament in September, making her 6‐1 in 2014‐2015.

Megan Johnson, senior from Hibbing, MN, was perfect in both of her No. 1 matches against Hamline last week, sweeping both doubles and singles opponents without yielding a game. Johnson, who won her 100th career match (singles + doubles combined) on Feb. 7, has yet to lose in 2015 for the University of Northwestern.

Golf

Sam Johnston, junior from San Diego, CA, overcame often bitterly cold playing conditions to earn co‐medalist honors in the San Antonio Shoot‐Out for Oklahoma Christian University. The tournament was played at TPC San Antonio on the Canyons Course (first round) and AT&T Oaks Course (second round). He closed the final round with four birdies over his final six holes to rally for a share of the individual title. The individual win was the sixth in what has been a stellar career for the three‐time NCCAA All‐America selection. The tournament field included conference rivals Dallas Baptist (Texas), St. Mary's (Texas), Rogers State and Texas A&M International, as well as Division I Incarnate Word and NCAA Division II powers Central Oklahoma and Midwestern State (Texas).

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- March 3, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

D’Von Campbell, senior guard from Arlington, TX, led the NAIA No. 9 Campbellsville Tigers to big wins over Shawnee State University and No. 7 Georgetown College last week to claim a share of the Mid-South Conference Regular Season Championship. Campbell scored 29 points Thursday in the win over Shawnee State by hitting a career-high eight 3-pointers and was 9-of-14 overall (64.2 percent). He then posted his third double-double of the season Saturday with 23 points and 12 assists in a 21-point rout over Georgetown College. Campbell shot 72.7 percent (8-of-11) from the 3-point arc against Shawnee State and 55 percent for the week from long range. He shot 46.9 percent overall from the floor and 73 percent from the line. His averages for the week were 26 points, 8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2 steals.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Marcus Reineke, Cedarville University; Semar Farris, Mid- America Christian University; Tristan Moore, Mississippi College; D’Von Campbell, Campbellsville University; Eric Randall, Oklahoma Christian University; Caleb Janson, University of Northwestern- St. Paul

Men’s Basketball DII

Wesley Russell, senior guard from Columbus, OH, led the Ohio Christian Trailblazers with a career high 34 points with 12 rebounds and 8 assists, just two shy of a triple-double. He shot 71% from the floor and dominated his defensive matchup while being the best player on the floor. The following night we traveled to Berea, Kentucky to play Berea College. Russell surpassed his career high of 34 points set on Monday night by pouring on 44 points against an NCAA Division III opponent who only lost four games on the year. He also contributed 15 rebounds and 12 assists to earn a triple-double. In the NCCAA Mid-East Regional Championship Game, Russell scored 40 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and distributed 9 assists, one short of a triple-double.

Women’s Basketball DI

Jacki Smith, senior center from Shoreview, MN, recorded 21 rebounds on Saturday's conference championship game, which tied a program record at the University of Northwestern- St. Paul. In the UNWSP Eagles two wins on the week Smith defensively led her team with a total of 31 rebounds and 15 blocks. Smith’s 10- block performance came in a win against Martin Luther and her 21- rebound performance came in the win against Minnesota Morris.

Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Erin Walsh, Lee University; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University; Kendra Jeffcott, Bob Jones University; Jacki Smith, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Zaneta Kubicka, Mississippi College; McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University

Men’s Indoor T&F

Josiah Bernard, freshman from Hilliard, OH, helped Cedarville University claim the inaugural Great Midwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship at the Kenyon College Athletic Center. The victorious 4 x 400 meter relay team of Matthew Bird, David Yoder, Josiah Bernard, and Kyle Gerhart ran the second-fastest time in school history. They were clocked in 3:23.79. Other first-place finishes came from Bernard in the 400 meters (50.94); Second-place showings in the field events were turned in by Bernard in the high jump at 6-2 (1.88).

Men’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Kyle Anenson, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Josiah Bernard, Cedarville University; Wil Maki, University of Northwestern- St.Paul

Women’s Indoor T&F

Carsyn Koch, freshman from Washburn, ME, helped the Cedarville Lady Jackets earn runner-up honors overall at the first Great Midwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship. Carsyn Koch was victorious in two events. She won the 800 meters in 2:15.47, which is the fifth-fastest time in CU history. The freshman also claimed the top spot in the high jump by clearing 5-feet 3-inches (1.60 meters).

Women’s Indoor T&F Nominees: Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University; Jordan Skarin, University of Northwestern- St. Paul

Baseball- Pitcher

Seth Cornell, senior pitcher from Almond, NY, pitched two complete seven-inning games this week only giving up 10 hits and 4 earned runs in his first two starts of the season for Houghton College. He walked zero batters and struck out 20 batters on the week. In the first game he struck out 12 of the Cleary University batters and led his team to a 7-1 victory. Seth pitched all seven innings against undefeated Alma College and led the Highlanders to a 7-3 win also. He ended the week with an ERA of 1.93.

Baseball- Field Player

Carlos Torres, senior outfielder/DH from Maracaibo, Venezuela, led the Campbellsville Tigers this weekend hitting .714 from the plate, and driving in a career-high six runs in the final game Sunday evening against Saint Francis (Ind.). He finished with eight RBI’s in the two games played. Torres picked up two singles, two doubles, a triple and was also walked one time in eight plate appearances for an OBP of .875 to lead Campbellsville.

Baseball Nominees: Indalecio Romo, Campbellsville University; Carlos Torres, Campbellsville University; Seth Cornell, Houghton College; Marty Stringfellow, Mississippi College

Softball- Pitcher

Carlie Sargent, junior pitcher from Oxford, AL, tossed her fourth complete game of the season for Mississippi College with two strikeouts and scattering seven hits with only one walk. She earned the win against NCAA DII #7 Alabama Huntsville.

Softball- Field Player

Kenna McCoy, senior second-base from Muskogee, OK, went 3-of-5 (.600 avg) and drove in two runs to power the Mid- America Christian University Lady Evangels to an 11-5 victory at Sterling (Kan.) last Wednesday. McCoy was a homer away from the cycle with a single, double and triple. McCoy is currently fifth in the Sooner Athletic Conference in hitting with a .483 batting average.

Softball Nominees: Carlie Sargent, Mississippi College; Kenna McCoy, Mid-America Christian University; Macie Crites, Mid-America Christian University; Tori Bankston, Mississippi College

Men’s Tennis

Joan Valy, freshman from Athis Moms, France, began Mississippi College’s match against Delta State with a #2 doubles win with senior Matthew Martin. The duo picked up an 8- 5 win over Delta State’s Guilermo Cerrato and Arthur Bertieux. Valy then opened singles action with a three-set win over Niko Ptasizski at #1 (6-1, 6-7 (6), 6-3).

Women’s Tennis

Sofia Gonazalez-Carrera, freshman from Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina, with #1 doubles partner Christa Owen needed extra points to earn the sweep over Ouchita Baptist. They defeated Valeriya Mansvetova and Vanja Bogetic (9-8 (1)). Gonzalez-Carrera won the deciding match at #1 singles match over Mansvetova (6-4, 6-4). Against Delta State, the Lady Choctaws (1-2, 0-1 GSC) opened with a win at #1 doubles as sophomore Christa Owen and freshman Sofia Gonzalez-Carrera picked up an 8-2 win over Charlotte Le Flohic and Sophie Niameyer. Gonzalez-Carerra also defeated Le Flohic (6-0, 6-2) in her singles match.

Men’s Golf

Sam Johnston, junior from San Diego, CA, was the individual runner-up at the Las Vegas Desert Classic at Paiute Golf Club, shooting even-par for the tournament and helping Oklahoma Christian to a second-place finish in a field full of quality NCAA Division II teams. Johnston has finished in the top 10 in his last six tournaments (including the NCCAA Championship); a run that includes two wins and two runner-up finishes.

Women’s Golf

Anna Arrese Cortadellas, senior from Barcelona, Spain, posted her sixth career individual win by taking top honors at the Las Vegas Desert Classic. She led the Oklahoma Christian Lady Eagles to the second win in program history against a field that included NCAA Division II powers Central Oklahoma and Midwestern State, among others. She shot a 77 on the opening day, then rallied the second day with a 1- under 71 to make up a five-shot deficit.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- March 10, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Men’s Basketball DI

Porter Morrell, sophomore guard from Elk River, MN, hit a buzzer beater three point shot against St. Thomas University secured the University of Northwestern Eagles' first NCAA Tournament victory Friday night. With a total of 38 points this weekend, the sophomore was a major contribution to the Eagles' success in De Pere, Wisconsin, as UNW advances to the Sweet Sixteen. Notables aside from his game-winning three-pointer, Morrell capitalized on 11 of the 14 free throw shots he had against Elmhurst in a tight and heavily fouled game.

Men’s Basketball DI Nominees: Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University; Porter Morrell, University of Northwestern- St. Paul

Women’s Basketball DI

Shelby Brown, red-shirt freshman from Goodlettsville, TN, led the Lady Flames of Lee University to the NCCAA Mid-East Region title with wins over Hiwassee College and Tennessee Temple. Brown totaled 49 points, 21 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 blocks and a steal in the two regional victories to send Lee to the NCCAA National Championship.

Baseball- Pitcher

Mitchel Patterson, junior pitcher from Byron Center, MI, tossed a complete game shutout to lead Spring Arbor to a 2-0 win over Ave Maria in his first start of the season on Saturday. The junior left-hander allowed just one hit while fanning a career-high six batters.

Baseball- Field Player

Josh Eatherly, senior infielder from Arlington Baptist College, had an astounding week at the plate and on the bases accumulating 12 hits in 20 at-bats and 8 of the hits for extra bases. Eatherly hit .600 on the week with 3 triples, 5 doubles, 9 RBI’s, 9 runs scored, 4 stolen bases, 3 walks, and a sacrifice fly. Eatherly helped Arlington Baptist go undefeated on a weekend where the Patriots played host to Manhattan Christian College (NCCAA) and North Central University (NCAA/NCCAA).

Baseball Nominees: Martin Nolasco, Mid-America Christian University; Mitch Labbie, McMurry University; Mitchel Patterson, Spring Arbor University; Cody Howard, McMurry University; Josh Eatherly, Arlington Baptist College; Tyler Baker, Spring Arbor University; Lee Stoops, Central Christian College; Colton Caver, Mississippi College

Softball- Pitcher

Natalie Newell, senior pitcher from Goshen, IN, led the Bethel College Pilots during their spring break trip with 26 strike outs over a four game stretch including 9 k's against Point Park and 11 against Bellevue. Newell also dialed up to shutouts for BC brining her career total to 24 total shutouts, just one away from tying a program record. Newell left Florida with an ERA of 1.22. To help the Bethel cause, Newell offensively added 10 hits, 9 RBIs and 7 runs during their first eight contests for a batting average of .400.

Softball- Field Player

Chandler Elliott, freshman infielder from Martinsville, IN, hit safely in all eight games last week in Florida. The freshman was sizzling at the plate with a .481 batting average, pounding out 13 hits, 5 doubles and 1 triple. She scored a run in each of the final five games in Florida and had four multi-hit games for the Lady Lancers. Grace College ended the week 4-4 with wins over Point Park, Bellevue, and Michigan-Dearborn.

Softball Nominees: Katie Claxon, Bethel College; Natalie Newell, Bethel College; Tiffany Holt, Mid-American Christian University; Kelcie Wolf, Mid-America Christian University; Chandler Elliott, Grace College; Carlie Sargent, Mississippi College; Shay Mickens, Mississippi College

Men’s T&F

Justin Thomas, freshman from Clarksdale, MS, continued his impressive season with top performances in the 100m and 200m Dashes at the Choctaws home event the Mississippi College Opener. He finished 2nd with a time of 10.55 in the 100m and 4th with a time of 21.64 in the 200m. He also helped the 4x100m Relay Team finish 3rd with a time of 41.85.

Women’s T&F

Kiana Grant, freshman from Meridian, MS, helped the Mississippi College Lady Choctaws break six school records in the first outdoor meet of the season at the MC Season Opener. She now holds MC's all-time record in the Long Jump (5.71m) and the Triple Jump (11.26m), winning both events at the meet. Grant also set the best time in the 400m Dash (57.97) and helped the 4x100m Relay team set the top time (48.71).

Men’s Tennis

Matthew Martin, senior from Laurel, MS, helped the Mississippi College Choctaws get their first win of 2015 with a 8-1 victory over the University of Mobile on Saturday. He opened the day with an 8-3 victory at #2 doubles with partner Joan Valy. Martin then won his singles match at #3 by a score of 6-1, 6-1.

Women’s Tennis

Paige Crews, freshman from Greeley, CO, earned 4 singles wins and 4 doubles wins for Colorado Christian last week. Crews picked up singles wins against Hesston College (6-0, 6-0), Friends University (6-0, 6-0), Kansas Wesleyan (6-1, 6-0), and Nebraska Wesleyan (3-6, 6-4, 10- 7). In doubles Crews went 8-4, 8-2, 8-4, and 8-2 and helped lead Colorado Christian to three wins in four matches.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Courtney Schrock, Mississippi College; Paige Crews, Colorado Christian University

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- March 17, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Women’s Basketball DII

Tori Wise, sophomore guard from La Porte, TX, averaged 16 points and 5 rebounds a game in the NCCAA National Championship Tournament leading Arlington to a NCCAA National Championship title. She led Arlington with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 assists in the Championship game against Central Christian College of the Bible and was instrumental in propelling her team to the 109-73 win.

Baseball- Pitcher

Brody Harris, sophomore pitcher from Bloomingdale, MI, posted a 1-0 record with a .692 ERA in two starts last week for Spring Arbor University. The sophomore left-hander went the distance in SAU's 5-3 win over No. 13 Southeastern University giving up zero earned runs while striking out a career-high eight batters. He also tossed 4.0 strong innings against Mount Vernon Nazarene University, allowing just one run on six hits with three strikeouts. Harris is 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA in three appearances this season and leads the team with 18 strikeouts in 17.0 innings of work.

Baseball- Field Player

Cody Howard, senior from Stevenson Ranch, CA, continues to shine for the McMurry War Hawks. Last week Howard had a .538 batting average, a 1.077 slugging percentage and a .571 on-base percentage, to go along with 4 extra-base hits (including his team-leading fifth triple and third homer) and 7 RBI. He had multiple hits in all three games and multiple RBI in two. He raised his season batting average to a team- leading .426 and a .824 slugging percentage.

Baseball Nominees: Ryan Bruce, Tennessee Temple University; Reggie Lindsey, Mid-America Christian University; Brody Harris, Spring Arbor University; Chevin Noone, Mid-America Christian University; Cody Howard, McMurry University; Ben Bates, McMurry University

Softball- Pitcher

Kaitlyn Sinclair, junior from Ontario, CA, posted a 3-2 record with an impressive 1.60 ERA in five appearances last week for Spring Arbor University, including a win over No. 9 Saint Xavier University. Sinclair threw four complete games and out-dueled the 2014 NAIA National Pitcher of the Year to defeat No. 9 SXU 3-2, allowing just one earned run while fanning four. One of her losses came in a close 3-1 defeat to No. 9 SXU where the junior allowed just one earned run, and the other was in a relief appearance against Trinity Christian College. On the season, Sinclair is 4-4 with a 2.38 ERA in nine appearances.

Softball- Field Player

Kendra Pierce, senior shortstop from Oklahoma City, OK, extended her hitting streak to 17 games with another monster week for Oklahoma Christian University. She went 12-of-17 at the plate and five of those hits were for extra bases, including a grand slam in a win at Oklahoma Wesleyan and a pair of homers in OC's series at Texas A&M International. TAMIU failed to retire Pierce during her final eight trips to the plate in the series. She recorded multiple hits in four of the Lady Eagles' five games this week (all on the road) and finished with a strong 1.353 slugging percentage and a healthy .722 on-base percentage. She also played errorless defense at shortstop, successfully handling all 17 chances.

Softball Nominees: Kenna McCoy, Mid-American Christian University; Megan Everett, Mississippi College; Kendra Pierce, Oklahoma Christian University; Macie Crites, Mid-America Christian University; Kaitlyn Sinclair, Spring Arbor University

Men’s T&F; Running Performance

Landon Huslig, freshman from Edmond, OK, ran his first-ever collegiate outdoor meet at the Southwestern Invitational in Winfield, Kan for Oklahoma Christian. Huslig won one event, placed in the top four in three others and posted NCCAA national qualifying times in all four. Three of those qualifying times ranked him No. 1 in the NCCAA and the other ranked him second. He won the 400-meter hurdles in 53.95 seconds and took third in the 110-meter hurdles in 15.26, both against fields that included competitors from top NCAA Division II, NAIA and junior-college squads in the region. He also ran a leg on OC's 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams, with the latter (with Huslig anchoring) finishing as the top squad from a four- year school in the race.

Men’s T&F; Field Performance

Adetoye Alao, freshman from Arlington, TX, was competing in his first career collegiate meet for Oklahoma Christian and threw a NCCAA outdoor qualifying mark in the discus (134 feet, 2 1/2 inches) to place fourth out of 31 competitors in the Southwestern Invitational in Winfield, Kan.

Women’s T&F; Running Performance

Paradise Henson, freshman from Wilson, NC, starred in the sprint events at the Southwestern Invitational in Winfield, Kan. in her first career outdoor meet for Oklahoma Christian. In a competitive field that included some of the region's top NCAA Division II, NAIA and junior-college programs, she finished fifth in the 100 meters in 12.50 seconds and eighth in 200 meters in 26.00 seconds, easily qualifying her for the NCCAA Outdoor Championships in both events.

Women’s T&F; Field Performance

McKenzie Stanford, freshman from Perkins, OK, the NCCAA Central Region player of the year in women's basketball, joined Oklahoma Christian's track and field team when hoops season ended. After only three days of practice, she starred in what was her first meet since her senior year of high school in 2013. She won top honors in the high jump at the Southwestern Invitational in Winfield, Kan., matching her career-best effort of 5 feet, 6 inches. She also tried her hand at the shot put and posted the best mark in the NCCAA this season of 37 feet, 3 1/4 inches.

Men’s Tennis

Romain Nowaczyk and Nicolas Uryson

Romain Nowaczyk, senior from Angers, France, went undefeated in singles play for Palm Beach Atlantic against Chowan, Edinboro, Tiffin, West Liberty (6-3, 6-0; 6-1, 6-3; 6-0, 6-1; 6-2, 6-4) and 3-1 in doubles (with partner Uryson).

Nicolas Uryson, junior from Buenos Aires, Argentina, went undefeated in singles play for Palm Beach Atlantic against Chowan, Edinboro, Tiffin, West Liberty (6-1, 6-1; 6-3, 6-0; 6-1, 6-3; 7-5, 6-1) and 3-1 in doubles (with partner Nowaczyk).

Men’s Tennis Nominees: Jordan Crouch, Houghton College; Lucio Menzes, Mississippi College; Romain Nowaczyk, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Nicolas Uryson, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Women’s Tennis

Veena Vasquez, senior from West Palm Beach, FL, went 3-0 at #1 singles and 2-1 at #1 doubles as she helped the Sailfish of Palm Beach Atlantic go undefeated for the week against Edinboro, Indiana University of PA, and Tiffin.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Courtney Schrock, Mississippi College; Veena Vasquez, Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Golf

Anna Arrese Cortadellas, senior from Barcelona, Spain, won an individual title for the second time in two weeks, posting a five-shot win in the Diffee Ford-Lincoln Invitational at Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond, Okla. (par 70, 5,768 yards). Playing on a soggy course (due to heavy rain on the tournament's opening day), which played much longer than usual as a result, she posted a final-round 2-under 68 -- the best score of her career -- and turned a four-shot deficit entering the round into a runaway win. She lifted Oklahoma Christian to a second-place team finish in a 14-team field that included NCAA Division II powers Central Oklahoma and Arkansas Tech and longtime NAIA power Oklahoma City University. Arrese Cortadellas now stands third in NCAA Division II in stroke average and has seven career wins.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- March 24, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Baseball- Pitcher

Chevin Noone, sophomore pitcher from Midwest City, OK, followed up his 15 strikeout performance with a 12 strikeout effort to win 8-1 in the rubber game of the series at Southwestern Assemblies of God University last Friday (Mar. 20). Noone allowed only one run in the win on five hits and one walk on the mound for Mid-America Christian University.

Baseball- Field Player

Isaiah Haley, freshman catcher from Cincinnati, OH, offensively led Ohio Christian University last week at the plate. In 8 games Haley batted .565 on the week while collecting 8 runs, 13 hits, 5 doubles, and 7 RBI’s.

Baseball Nominees: Cody Rosecrans, Oklahoma Christian University; Kelby Reneau, Oklahoma Christian University; Robert Cleary, Spring Arbor University; Braxton Lindow, University of Northwestern- St Paul; Mike Miller, Ohio Christian University; Isaiah Haley, Ohio Christian University; Chevin Noone, Mid-America Christian University; AJ Wilson, Mid-America Christian University; Drew Johnson, Cedarville University; Michael Knapp, Houghton College

Softball- Pitcher

Shea Coats, sophomore pitcher from Tuttle, OK, recorded a pair of double-digit strikeout performances against NCAA Division II power Cameron and Texas-Permian Basin for Oklahoma Christian. She was a hard-luck 1-0 loser in the opener against Cameron despite fanning 12 batters and took another hard-luck loss in relief in the second game against the Aggies. She was almost unhittable against Texas-Permian Basin, retiring 16 straight batters in one stretch as OC won 7-0.

Softball- Field Player

Brooke Shell, senior outfielder from Blackford, IN, had a milestone week, becoming Grace College’s all-time leader in career hits. She batted .500 for the week with 12 hits in 6 games, including 2 doubles, 1 triple and 2 home runs. She added 4 steals, 10 runs and 6 RBIs from the leadoff position. Shell tied the career hits' record in the second inning against Goshen with a single and broke the record one inning later with a single to left field.

Softball Nominees: Shea Coats, Oklahoma Christian University; Jordan Chism, Oklahoma Christian University; Karla Beth Hux, Mississippi College; Katie Claxon, Bethel College; Brooke Shell, Grace College; Leigh Beatenbough, Lee University; Morgan York, Houghton College

Men’s T&F; Running Performance

Harold Smith, from Cleveland, TN, placed first in the Emory University Invitational and first in the NCCAA ranking in the 800m with a time of 1:52.01 for Lee University. His 800m time also qualified him for NCCAA and NCAA DII National meets.

Men’s T&F Nominees: Justin Thomas, Mississippi College; Harold Smith, Lee University

Women’s T&F; Running Performance

Carsyn Koch, freshman from Washburn, ME, helped the Cedarville Lady Jackets to a runner-up finish at the Emory Invitational on Fri.- Sat., March 20-21. Koch won the 800 meters with a 2:09.49 effort - just 0.30 seconds off the CU school record (1st in the NCCAA). She was part of a school-record first-place outing in the 4 x 800 meter relay (9:04.08) and a runner-up performance in the 4 x 400 meter relay (3:56.18). The 27-team event was held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Women’s T&F; Field Performance

Anna Grace Govero, freshman from Clinton MS, had a big day for Mississippi College with a 3rd-place finish in the High Jump (1.63m) and a 5th-place finish in the 100m Hurdles (15.52). Govero also finished 15th in the Javelin Throw (30.28m). In the NCCAA rankings she is 3rd in the in the high jump, 6th in the 100m hurdles, and 7th in the javelin.

Women’s T&F Nominees: Anna Grace Govero, Mississippi College; Adrian Martin, Lee University; Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University

Men’s Tennis

Mark Heimberger, senior from Mexico City, Mexico, went 2- 1 in both singles and doubles this week as he helped the PBA Sailfish to stretch their winning streak to 10 matches. Heimberger won a three sets match against #32 Florida Southern and 6-0, 6-0 against Warner.

Men’s Tennis Nominees: Mark Heimberger, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Jordan Crouch, Houghton College

Women’s Tennis

Valeriia Nagovitcina, from Togliatti, Russia, went 2-0 at #2 singles and 1-0 at #1 singles this past as she helped the PBA Sailfish continue on a six matches winning streak. She and her partner also compose a record of 2-1 in doubles.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Megan Johnson, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Valeriia Nagovitcina, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Men’s Golf

Jon Schram, sophomore from Warsaw, IN, carded a consistent 73-73, tying for second place on the individual leaderboard at the Heritage Hill Collegiate for Grace College. Schram helped Grace to finish second out of ten teams.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Jon Schram, Grace College; Taylor York, Mississippi College

Women’s Golf

Audrey Meisch, junior from Wichita, KS, recorded her second career individual title for Oklahoma Christian, rallying with a 1- under-par 71 on the final day for a three-shot win in the Augustana Spring Fling at The Classic Club (par 72, 5,901 yards) in Palm Desert, Calif. The long, difficult course features water hazards on nearly every hole, rock-hard greens and wickedly tough pin placements, but Meisch persevered in the final round, posting the only under-par score by any of the 71 players in the field. The tournament included NCAA Division II powers Dallas Baptist (Texas), California Baptist, Augustana (S.D.) and Sonoma State (Calif.), but Meisch led a 1-2-3 individual finish by the Lady Eagles as they pulled away for a decisive 23-shot win.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- March 31, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Baseball- Pitcher

Michael Miller, senior pitcher from Groveport, OH, followed up last week's 5 hit complete game shutout of WV Tech with a 2 hit complete game shutout against Clark State to move to 2-1 on the season and Ohio Christian to 5-6 on the season. Miller had a no hitter going into the last inning and only faced three hitters over the minimum with the third person reaching on an error. Miller had 12 strikeouts and no walks in 7 innings on the mound for the trailblazers.

Baseball- Field Player

Joshua Pieper, junior first base from Park Forest, IL, helped Trinity Christian College to four wins for the week, including two over Olivet Nazarene University, a team receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches Poll. In the four games Pieper hit .714 with 10 hits, including two doubles and a home run, in 14 at bats. He also had 13 RBIs for the week, a 1.071 slugging percentage and a .750 on-base percentage. In the 20-8 win over Trinity International he was 4-of-4 and had 7 RBIs. His three-run homer in the 5th inning allowed the team to go ahead by more than 10 runs and to end the game on the mercy rule. In the addition, Pieper had two stolen bases for the week. Playing first base, he had a 1.000 field percentage with 37 putouts and 5 assists.

Baseball Nominees: Tray Hill, Toccoa Falls College; Caleb Upton, Mississippi College; Connor Olson, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Eric Kelver, Bethel College; Austin Wilson, Trinity Baptist College; Reggie Lindsey, Mid-America Christian University; Hunter Brown, Tennessee Temple University; Aaron Carroll, Mid-America Christian University; Siosi Poti, Lee University; Dustin Lawson, Lee University; Kolton Brown, Oklahoma Christian University; Cody Howard, McMurry University; Michael Sage, Ecclesia College; Johnny Miranda, Grace University; Austin Lopez, Grace University; Mitch Labbie, McMurry University; Kyle Vail, Southwestern Christian University; Mario Morales, Campbellsville University; Carlos Torres, Campbellsville University; Michael Lowe, Southwestern Christian University; Joshua Pieper, Trinity Christian College; Brennan Walker, Oklahoma Christian University; Michael Miller, Ohio Christian University

Softball- Pitcher

Angie Hughes, junior pitcher from Blairsville, GA, had a very strong week for the Lee University Lady Flames as they split a pair with Trevecca and traveled to Pensacola to sweep three Gulf South Conference games from West Florida. Hughes had an ERA of 0.530 in her 4 appearance, 13.2 inning week. Hughes tallied 20 strikeouts, 9 hits, 5 runs, and only 1 earned run.

Softball- Field Player

Tiffany Samsoe, sophomore from Norco, CA, led Greenville College to sweeps of Grinnell College and Blackburn College last week with her .833 Average (10-12) with 2 doubles, 5 runs scored, and 7 RBIs. Samsoe raises her season batting average to .571 with 15 runs scored, 5 doubles, 3 home runs, and 17 RBIs.

Softball Nominees: Tiffany Samsoe, Greenville College; Kayla Zimmerman, Ohio Christian University; Megan Everett, Mississippi College; Carlie Sargent, Mississippi College; Angie Hughes, Lee University; Kendra Pierce, Oklahoma Christian University; Shea Coats, Oklahoma Christian University; Lexie Dean, Lee University

Men’s T&F; Running Performance

Benjamin Tuttle, senior from Eastport, NY, took more than five seconds off Cedarville’s record in the 10,000 meters with his performance at the Raleigh Relays. Tuttle was timed in 29:47.09 to place 18th in his heat. The event was held at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina on Friday, March 27. Tuttle’s time was fastest by far in the NCCAA rankings this week.

Men’s T&F Nominees: Landon Huslig, Oklahoma Christian University; Benjamin Tuttle, Cedarville University

Women’s T&F; Running Performance

Paradise Henson, freshman from Wilson, NC, posted a pair of Oklahoma Christian season-best times in sprint events in the Oklahoma Baptist Open, competing against runners from top NCAA Division II, NAIA and junior-college programs in the region. Henson ran the 100m in 12.34 and the 200m in 25.90, ranking her 6th and 11th in the NCCAA rankings for those events.

Women’s T&F; Field Performance

Sarah Hill, junior from Bakersfield, CA, broke the school record in the high jump twice on Saturday, finishing with an NCCAA- best mark of 5'10". Her mark ranks first in the NCCAA and 2nd in the nation at the NCAA Division II level. She also jumped a personal best in the triple jump (39' 9.75"), putting her 2nd in the NCCAA this season and fourth in Fresno Pacific University program history.

Women’s T&F Nominees: Katie Ostlund, Oklahoma Christian University; Sarah Hill, Fresno Pacific University; Maggie Smith, Southwestern Christian University; Paradise Henson, Oklahoma Christian University; Joy Spann, Southwestern Christian University

Men’s Tennis

Jose Rodrigo Gonzalez, freshman from Escuintla, Guatemala, Against Nebraska-Kearney, in singles play, the Mississippi College Choctaws would get another point when freshman Jose Rodrigo Gonzalez picked up a 6-3, 6-2 win over Aaron Reekie at #5. Against Lee (Tenn.), Gonzalez picked up a 6-3, 6-1 win over Westley Lemke at #5.

Women’s Tennis

Sofia Gonzalez-Carrera, freshman from Rio Cuarto, Argentina, picked up a point for Mississippi College in #1 singles play with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Kristin Weems. Gonzalez and Christa Owen fell in doubles play 8-5 against Nebraska-Kearney. Against Lee (Tenn.), Gonzalez-Carrera won her singles match 6-0, 6-4. In doubles, Gonzalez-Carrera and Owen won 8-6. Against West Georgia, the Lady Choctaws (5-4, 2-2 GSC) opened the day with a doubles victory at #1 as sophomore Christa Owen and freshman Sofia Gonzalez- Carrera got an 8-3 victory. In singles play, Gonzalez-Carrera won her seventh straight match, taking the #1 point with a 6-4, 6-1 win.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Birdie Bardwell, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Sofia Gonzalez-Carrera, Mississippi College; Monika Wynne, Spring Arbor University

Men’s Golf

Taylor Davis, junior from Franklin, TN, fired rounds of 73-70- 70 - 213 (3-under par) to claim medalist honors in an all NCAA D2 tournament that was hosted by the University of North Alabama. The Lee Flames also won the team title in a playoff over Missouri-St. Louis. Coach John Maupin: "This was a great individual win for Taylor. He just continues to put himself in position to win." This was the fourth career medalist win for Davis.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Corey Montgomery, Southwestern Christian University; Taylor Davis, Lee University

Women’s Golf

Andi McGill, freshman from Marietta, OK, finished first in the Central Baptist Invitational last week with a score of 165 (86-79) on the par 72 course. McGill led Southwestern Christian University to a second place team finish in the invite. National Christian College Athletic Association 302 W. Washington Street • Greenville, SC 29601 • 864-250-1199 www.thenccaa.org • [email protected]

NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- April 7, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Baseball- Pitcher

Spencer Goebel, junior pitcher from Belmont, MI, was 2-0 in two starts last week for Spring Arbor University tossing a complete game in both outings, including a 3-0 shutout of Saint Francis. In his first outing, he allowed just one run on three hits while striking out six in SAU's 3-1 win over Taylor. He followed that performance with his second complete game shutout of the season when he faced USF. Goebel gave up just three hits and fanned a career-high 11 batters. For the week Goebel collected 17 K’s, allowed 6 hits and 1 earned run, with a .640 ERA.

Baseball- Field Player

Esau Madrigal, senior P/1B from Calexico, CA, went 7-8 for a .875 average in three games for Bethesda University last week. Madrigal collected 2 doubles, 2 HR’s, 5 RBI’s, and a SLUG % of 1.875. Madrigal also played three different defensive positions to help his team defeat San Diego Christian and University of Antelope Valley.

Baseball Nominees: Christian Burris, Lincoln Christian University; Mikal Hunter, McMurry University; Spencer Goebel, Spring Arbor University; Kelby Reneau, Oklahoma Christian University; Jackson Matthews, Oklahoma Christian University; Esau Madrigal, Bethesda University; Ryan Sutterer, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Adam Vignola, Trinity International University; Drew Johnson, Cedarville University; Tyler Hurt, Cedarville University; Caleb Prigge, Maranatha Baptist University; Siosi Poti, Lee University; Austin Green, Grace College; Nate Burns, Lancaster Bible College; Chevin Noone, Mid-America Christian University; Enrico Sukhdeo, Houghton College; Daniel Thompson, Mid-America Christian University

Softball- Pitcher

Katie Kirker, junior pitcher from Algonquin, IL, went 3-0 on the mound to help Judson University to 6-0 week. She finished the week with an ERA of 1.00 giving up only 3 runs on 12 hits. Kirker struck out 22 batters collectively in the 21 innings she pitched in the victories against Robert Morris, Roosevelt, and Trinity International.

Softball- Field Player

Kaylie Drew, junior third basemen from Fallbrook, CA, averaged .652 this week to help the Lee University Lady Flames go 4-1 last week. She tallied 11 runs, 11 hits,13 RBI’s, and a home run. The Flames defeated TN Temple twice then went 2-1 with Delta State last week.

Softball Nominees: Madison Nordyke, Oklahoma Christian University; Haley Squier, Oklahoma Christian University; Katie Kirker, Judson University; Murielle Vansach, Judson University; Kaylee Forcier, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Angie Hughes, Lee University; Brianne O’Dell, Cedarville University; Courtnie Spain, Cedarville University; Natalie Newell, Bethel College; Ashley Kleinbub, Grace College; Kaylie Drew, Lee University; Carlie Sargent, Mississippi College; Kelcie Wolf, Mid-America Christian University; Hannah Lynch, Mid-America Christian University; Jessica Hayner, Houghton College

Men’s T&F; Running Performance

Nathan George, junior from Coquitlam, British Columbia, opened his Trinity Western outdoor season with a pair of impressive efforts in the 200m and 400m at the UBC Invitational in Vancouver, BC, which vaulted him to the top of the NCCAA rankings in both events. Running in rainy and windy conditions, George finished first in the 400m in 47.79 and second in the 200m in 21.50. George is coming off an indoor season in which he finished second in Canada in at the CIS national championships in the 300m with a time of 34.04. George ranks first in the NCCAA in both the 400 and 200.

Men’s T&F; Field Performance

Nathan Dunford, sophomore from Bellingham, WA, opened his outdoor track and field season for Trinity Western with an all-time personal best clearance of 4.93m to finish first at the University of Puget Sound's JD Shotwell Invitational. His performance would would put him first in the NCCAA rankings. During his indoor season, Dunford finished second at the Canada West conference championships, clearing 4.83m.

Men’s T&F Nominees: Jajuan Austin, McMurry University; Kevin Smith, Spring Arbor University; Simon Reidsma, Spring Arbor University; Landon Huslig, Oklahoma Christian University; Nathan George, Trinity Western University; Tommy Grant, Bethel College; Elias Micozzi, Bethel College; Nathan Dunford, Trinity Western University

Women’s T&F; Running Performance

Courtney Moore, sophomore from Hanford, CA, continued a remarkable track season by shattering her own Fresno Pacific University record in the 1500 by five seconds while taking 1st out of 87 athletes in a talented field at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational with a time of 4:28.70. Moore also took 3rd in the 800 with a mark of 2:09.34. Thus far this season she has set the school record in both events while ranking first in the NCCAA in both events.

Women’s T&F; Field Performance

Kiana Grant, freshman from Meridian, MS, helped the Mississippi College Lady Choctaws finish 3rd with a team score of 89 points in the MC Twilight Invitational. She picked up wins in the Long Jump (5.80m) and 4x400m Relay (3:58.87). Grant also finished 2nd in the Triple Jump (11.71m) and 4th in the 400m Dash (59.49). Her Long Jump is the best in the NCCAA this season, and her Triple Jump is the 3rd-best mark.

Women’s T&F Nominees: Tiana Alexander, McMurry University; Liz Brueggeman, Spring Arbor University; Mycah Ridder, Spring Arbor University; Katie Ostlund, Oklahoma Christian University; Maci Rich, Oklahoma Christian University; Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University; Jeslyn Lewton, Bethel College; Jo Boren, Grace College; Kiana Grant, Mississippi College; Courtney Moore, Fresno Pacific University

Men’s Tennis

Carlos Perez, junior from Harlingen, TX, improved his personal record to 12-3 in singles and 6-2 in doubles on the year by winning three in a row for singles and four in a row for doubles - helping McMurry to two more victories last week (including a 6-3 win over #16 regionally-ranked Southwestern). Perez went 2-0 singles and 2-0 doubles over Hardin-Simmons and Southwestern last week.

Men’s Tennis Nominees: Carlos Perez, McMurry University; Andrew Herlein, Spring Arbor University

Women’s Tennis

Kristen Heydt, sophomore from Mason, Ohio, went 3-0 in singles and 3-0 in doubles in three Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) victories by the Cedarville Lady Jackets over Alderson Broaddus, Davis & Elkins, and Kentucky Wesleyan. Against the Senators, Heydt lost the first set 6-3, but rallied to win the next two sets 6-1 and take the match in a tight 6-3 win by Cedarville over the defending conference champions. In doubles, Heydt teamed up with Maryssa Herbert to win all three matches, including a tight 8-5 win over Davis & Elkins securing the Lady Jackets win as the score was 4-3 after the results of six singles and the number one doubles match.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Karen Moe, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Kristen Heydt, Cedarville University

Men’s Golf

Taylor Davis, junior from Frankllin, TN, was outstanding for the second straight week for Lee University. He placed 4th in a 16- team field, loaded with NCAA D2 golfers. He had rounds of 76- 73 and is 68 was the best round in the 54-hole event. The tournament was hosted by the University of West Florida.

Golf Nominees: Cody Lysher, Spring Arbor University; Taylor Davis, Lee University

Women’s Golf

Anna Arrese Cortadellas, senior from Barcelona, Spain, posted her fifth straight top-two individual finish, shooting rounds of 72 and 74 in the Dallas Baptist Patriot Classic. She also helped Oklahoma Christian to a third-place finish.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- April 14, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Baseball- Pitcher

Dustin Lawson, senior pitcher from Cleveland, TN, hurled the complete-game shutout over University of North Alabama (23-11) for the Lee Flames last week. He was in complete command from start to finish. Lawson earned a 0.000 ERA, 8 strikeouts, with only 5 hits and no runs in 9 innings pitched.

Baseball- Field Player

Kolton Brown, sophomore first baseman from Yukon, OK, entered the week with three career home runs, but smashed four in five games as Oklahoma Christian went undefeated on the week. Six of his seven hits on the week went for extra bases, giving him a slugging percentage of 1.294. He clubbed two homers in a 5-1 win over longtime NCAA Division II power Southeastern Oklahoma State, then followed with a two-run shot the next day as the Eagles won 6-3 at NAIA No. 4-ranked Oklahoma City University, giving OC a second consecutive season sweep of its longtime rival after a 40-year drought. He doubled and tripled in OC's first two wins over Oklahoma Panhandle State before capping his week by fisting a two-run blast as the Eagles completed the series sweep with an 11-0 win.

Baseball Nominees: David Pope, Mid-America Christian University; Michael Lowe, Southwestern Christian University; Jesus Ambriz, Southwestern Christian University; Michael Durkin, Houghton College; A.J. Wilson, Mid-America Christian University; Cody Howard, McMurry University; Tyler Osborn, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Caleb Lang, Cairn University; Brody Harris, Spring Arbor University; Jared Price, Oklahoma Christian University; JP Maracani, Spring Arbor University; Kolton Brown, Oklahoma Christian University; Alex Kline, Cambellsville University; Colton Johnson, Mississippi College; Dustin Lawson, Lee University

Softball- Pitcher

Shea Coats, sophomore pitcher from Tuttle, OK, led Oklahoma Christian to its first-ever series win over Heartland Conference- leading Lubbock Christian, allowing LCU a total of eight hits and one run while pitching two complete games. Her shutout in the decisive game of the series, a 4-0 win by OC, marked the first time LCU had been held scoreless all season. Earlier in the week, Coats pitched the Lady Eagles to a 7-2 win over longtime NCAA Division II power Midwestern State. For the week Coats racked up 27 strikeouts in 21 innings with only 13 hits and 3 runs scored. She ends the week with an ERA of 1.00.

Softball- Field Player

Mykah Smith, freshman OF/1B from Ardmore, OK, blistered opposing pitching this past week for four home runs, eight RBI and a .667 batting average for Mid-America Christian University. Smith hit two homers in a 5-1 victory over Southwestern Christian University and then two more blasts with four RBI to fuel a 9-5 victory at No. 6-ranked St. Gregory's University. For the season, Smith is second on the Lady Evangels in batting average (.429) along with a team-high seven home runs. Smith was also named the Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Week.

Softball Nominees: Lacie Patterson, Mississippi College; Chandler Elliott, Grace College; Angie Hughes, Lee University; Kelci Wolf, Mid-America Christian University; Clarissa Knight, Grace College; Shay Mickens, Mississippi College; Mykah Smith, Mid-America Christian University; Natalie Newell, Bethel College; Holley Gray, Lee University; Angel Hedglin, Bethel College; Liz Campeau, Spring Arbor University; Shea Coats, Oklahoma Christian University; Niki Davidson, Oklahoma Christian University; Hailey Szpila, Campbellsville University

Men’s T&F; Running Performance

Landon Huslig, freshman from Edmond, OK, starred in four events for Oklahoma Christian in the David Suneram Gorilla Classic in Pittsburg, Kan. He posted a season-best time in the 110-meter hurdles and finished third in the 400-meter hurdles, an event in which he has recorded the top time in the NCCAA this season. He ran the anchor leg for OC's 4x400-meter relay team, which recorded a season-best time (and the second- best time in the NCCAA this season). He also ran a leg on the 4x100-meter relay team. In all four events he posted national- qualifying times.

Men’s T&F; Field Performance

Michael Ponce, senior from Elkhart, IN, set a new Bethel College Field record with his toss of 17.12 meters in the shot put this weekend at the Indiana Intercollegiate Track and Field Meet. The throw was good enough for first place out of 23 athletes. Ponce also finished second in the hammer through with a toss of 54.63 meters. Both marks toped the NCCAA rankings and qualify Ponce for the NAIA and NCCAA National Championships. Ponce was named the Meet's Field Athlete of the Meet.

Men’s T&F Nominees: Ethan Alexander, Emmanuel College; Emmanuel Kipchumba, Lee University; Malcolm Shaw, Roberts Wesleyan College; Tommy Grant, Bethel College; Michael Ponce, Bethel College; Michael Cavonis, Mississippi College; Adetoye Alao, Oklahoma Christian University; Landon Huslig, Oklahoma Christian University; Aaron Cory, Spring Arbor University; Nathan Anderson, Spring Arbor University

Women’s T&F; Running Performance

Adrian Martin, sophomore from Marietta, GA, topped the NCCAA this week in the 100m and nearly in the 200m where she placed her in second for Lee University. Martin ran the 100m in 12.07 and the 200m in 24.36 last week at the University of Tennessee Relays.

Women’s T&F; Field Performance

Katie Ostlund, senior from Mount Hope, KS, continues to put together strong performances in the javelin, an event in which she's earned All-America honors the past three years and ranks first in the NCCAA. Competing in a field that included top NCAA Division II, NAIA and juco competitors from the region, she threw 127 feet, 5 inches (38.83 meters) to finish third in the David Suneram Gorilla Classic in Pittsburg, Kan. She also competed in the hammer, recording a top mark of 117 feet, 8 inches (35.86 meters).

Women’s T&F Nominees: Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University; Nikki Garns, Houghton College; Anna Grace Govero, Mississippi College; Avante Newsome-Gunn, Bethel College; Adrian Martin, Lee University; Samantha Cortese, Emmanuel College; Micah Pollard, Grace College; Jessica Disselkoen, Trinity Christian College; Katie Ostlund, Oklahoma Christian University; Maegan Cowan, Oklahoma Christian University; Andrea Finkbeiner, Spring Arbor University; Bethany Kuenzer

Men’s Tennis

Nicholas Battistini, junior from Sao Paulo, Brazil, won all his matches in both singles (3-0) and doubles (4-0) in the last four matches as he helped the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish stretch their winning streak to 16 matches defeating Colorado Christian, Colorado College, #26 Flager and Eckerd.

Men’s Tennis Nominees: Nicholas Battistini, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Michael Darling, Spring Arbor University; Isriz Balase, Judson University; Lucio Menezes, Mississippi College

Women’s Tennis

Bethany Blodgett, senior from Schoolcraft, MI, went 5-0 this week in the #1 singles and #1 doubles slot for the Bethel Pilots. In addition, with her doubles win against Adrian College on Saturday, Blodgett became Bethel's all-time leader in doubles wins. In her four seasons she has tallied 56 career wins to 25 losses breaking the record of 55 wins set in 2005 by Emily Lamport. Blodgett defeated Olivet College, St. Mary’s, and Adrian College last week.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Karen Moe, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Bethany Blodgett, Bethel College; Michaela Mignemi, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Bree Brosig, McMurry University; Brenna Keller, Mississippi College

Men’s Golf

Carlos Ardila, freshman from Cucuta, Columbia, shot 69-68--137 and won the Oklahoma Baptist Spring Invitational at John Conrad Golf Course in Midwest City, Okla. Ardila led the Southwestern Christian University Eagles to a 4th place finish as a team.

Men’s Golf Nominees: Carlos Ardila, Southwestern Christian University; Terran Kennedy, Bethel College

Women’s Golf

Anna Arrese Cortadellas, senior from Barcelona, Spain, won her third tournament of the spring, taking top honors in the Oklahoma Baptist Spring Invitational at Lincoln Park Golf Club's East Course (par 71, 5,912 yards) in Oklahoma City. Arrese Cortadellas matched her career-best score with a 3- under-par 68 in the first round, then overcame gusty winds above 20 mph in the second round to post a four-shot win and finish off her eighth career individual title. She led the Oklahoma Christian Lady Eagles to a second-place team finish while extending her streak of consecutive top-two individual finishes to six, a run that dates back to the final tournament of the fall season. Arrese Cortadellas ended the week ranked first in NCAA Division II in stroke average at 73.55.

Women’s Golf Nominees: Katie Holdren, Bethel College; Anna Arrese Cortadellas, Oklahoma Christian University National Christian College Athletic Association 302 W. Washington Street • Greenville, SC 29601 • 864-250-1199 www.thenccaa.org • [email protected]

NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- April 21, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Baseball- Pitcher

Dillon Endecott, senior pitcher from McLoud, OK, posted his second complete-game shutout of the season for Oklahoma Christian University, allowing only three hits (all singles) with no walks and five strikeouts in a 4-0 win over NCAA Division II No. 13-ranked St. Mary's (Texas). The right-hander retired the Rattlers' first seven batters, then retired 13 consecutive batters from the third through the seventh innings. He never allowed a St. Mary's runner to advance past second base as he outdueled one of Division II's top pitchers, Matt McClain.

Baseball- Field Player

Chris Wegrzyn, senior third baseman from Jackson, MI, helped lead Spring Arbor to a 5-2 record last week. He posted a .526 batting average (10-for-19), slugged .579, scored 8 runs, stole 4 bases and drove in 3. Twice he went a perfect 3-for-3 in games against Grace and scored three runs in the 11-2 victory over the Lancers. The senior third baseman is hitting .304 on the season, which ranks second on the team. He is also second on the team in runs scored (22) and third in hits (31). He has stolen a team- high 10 bases and has drawn a team-best 21 walks.

Baseball Nominees: Richie French, Ohio Christian University; Dillion Endecott, Oklahoma Christian University; Wesley Wagner, Maranatha Baptist University; Jeremiah Carter, Trinity International University; Trenton Unverdorben, Houghton College; Chris Wegrzyn, Spring Arbor University; Trey Nelson, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Brody Harris, Spring Arbor University; Kyle Vail, Southwestern Christian University; Jeff Lindberg, Trinity International University; Logan Ferrell, Mississippi College; Andy Olmsted, Mississippi College; Ben Bates, McMurry University

Softball- Pitcher

Brianna Tennyson, junior pitcher from Pleasant Prairie, WI, had a productive week on the mound for Judson University. Tennyson went 3-1 for the week with 2 shut-outs, 38 strikeouts, and only 2 earned runs in 29 innings pitched and walked away with an impressive 0.482 ERA. Judson defeated Olivet 2-1, Purdue North Central 6-0, St. Ambrose 8-0, while losing to Ashford 2-3.

Softball- Field Player

Brooke Shell, senior outfielder from Blackford, IN, had a sensational week for Grace College, batting .654 with 17 hits, 10 runs, 4 doubles and 6 RBIs in just six games. She hit safely in all six games, stretching her current hitting streak to 17 straight games. In a doubleheader against Bethel, she batted 9-for-10. Shell currently ranks No. 7 in NAIA in hits per game with 1.7/game.

Softball Nominees: Monique Elliott, Oklahoma Christian University; Shea Coats, Oklahoma Christian University; Georgianna Stoj, Houghton College; Macie Crites, Mid-America Christian University; Jackie Hilterbran, Mid-America Christian University; Chandler Elliott, Grace College; Murielle Vansach, Judson University; Natalie Newell, Bethel College; Raven Pope, Tennessee Temple University; Brianna Tennyson, Judson University; Brooke Shell, Grace College; Emily Thompson, Maranatha Baptist University; Katie Claxon, Bethel College

Men’s T&F; Running Performance

Justin Thomas, freshman from Clarksdale, MS, had the highlight of the day for Mississippi College as he picked up a victory in the 200m Dash with a time of 21.10 over Olympian Trell Kimmons (21.11), who competed in the 2012 Olympics on the relay teams in London. Thomas (10.44) and Kimmons (10.43) squared off in the 100m Dash with Kimmons getting the best of Thomas by the slimmest of margins. Thomas picked up second place in the 100m Dash. With those times Thomas ranks first in both events in the NCCAA rankings this week.

Men’s T&F; Field Performance

Jajuan Austin, junior from Lubbock, TX, reached a personal best height of 6'11" in the high jump at the East Texas Invitational hosted by Texas A&M-Commerce. Austin placed second based on jumps for McMurry and posted the #2 height in the NCCAA this season. Austin has come back this season after missing all of 2014 with a hamstring injury.

Men’s T&F Nominees: Landon Huslig, Oklahoma Christian University; Aaron Cory, Spring Arbor University; Alex Lodes, Spring Arbor University; Wil Maki, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Josiah Evans, Houghton College; Jajuan Austin, McMurry University; Marcus Devers, Trinity Christian College; Justin Thomas, Mississippi College; Nathan Lane, Grace College; Tyler Back, Grace College

Women’s T&F; Running Performance

Mya Brown, freshman from Roanoke, VA, won three events, set two Grace College records and qualified for NAIA Nationals on Saturday. She met the NAIA standard in the 400-meter race, setting a school record in the process. She set another school record in the 4x100- meter relay, teaming up with Micah Pollard, Paige Kindig and Jo Boren. She also helped win the 4x400 relay with Alicia Hertzler, Boren and Katelyn McCullough.

Women’s T&F; Field Performance

LaNissa Burns, junior from Austin, TX, hit the top marks in the NCCAA for both the hammer and the discus at the East Texas Invitational at Texas A&M-Commerce for McMurry University. She was second, overall, in both events. Burns hit a throw of 159'8" in the hammer and 148'3" in the discus.

Women’s T&F Nominees: McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Kara Drewke, Oklahoma Christian University; Bethany Kuenzer, Spring Arbor University; Mycah Ridder, Spring Arbor University; Nikki Garns, Houghton College; Mya Brown, Grace College; LaNissa Burns, McMurry University; Kiana Grant, Mississippi College

Men’s Tennis

Josh Kimball, freshman from Waseca, MN, went 4-0 in both singles and doubles play last week, helping Northwestern win all of its conference matches. Kimball's 6-2, 6-3 win on Saturday morning was the difference maker in UNW's 5-4 victory over Bethany Lutheran.

Men’s Tennis Nominees: Josh Kimball, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Michael Bruen, Judson University; Luke Rrude, Bethel College; Matthew Martin, Mississippi College; Jordan Crouch, Houghton College

Women’s Tennis

Veena Vasquez, senior from West Palm Beach, FL, wrapped up her regular season and career at PBA as she went undefeated last three singles matches to extend her singles winning streak to 10 matches in leading the Sailfish to upset over #16 Flagler, defeated Eckerd and a closed loss to #4 Nova Southeastern (3-6). She also went 2-1 at #1 doubles this week as well.

Women’s Tennis Nominees: Rachel Bostrom, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Veena Vasquez, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Bree Brosig, McMurry University; Brenna Keller, Mississippi College

Men’s Golf

Zach Hochstedler, sophomore from New Paris, IN, took home medalist honors at the Pilot Spring Invite shooting one under and one over par in the two rounds to finish at and even par. Hochstedler finished 4 strokes better than any other player in the 55 player field, and helped the Bethel College Pilots to a second place finish in the field of nine.

Golf Nominees: Cody Lysher, Spring Arbor University; Zach Hochstedler, Bethel College

Women’s Golf

Katie Holdren, junior from Muncie, IN, led the Bethel College Pilots to a second place finish out of eight teams at the Pilot Spring Invite carding a 79 and 80 for a two day total of 159. Holdren's score placed her in a tie for 6th overall in the field of 44 golfers.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- April 28, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Baseball- Pitcher

Kyle Vail, junior pitcher from Moore, OK, led Southwestern Christian University to a 1-0 Sooner Athletic Conference win over USAO (33-22). Vail struck out seven and walked just two in route to his eighth win of the season. Vail eared a perfect 0.00 ERA and only gave up three hits against USAO.

Baseball- Field Player

Ben Holland, junior first baseman from Murfreesboro, TN, racked up four homers and a pair of doubles, driving in nine runs in five games for the Lee University Flames. Lee completed the busy week with a 4-1 record with wins against Young Harris and Christian Brothers, with their one loss on the week from Bryan College (35-14).

Baseball Nominees: Dillon Endecott, Oklahoma Christian University; Ben McKenzie, Oklahoma Christian University; Michael Kerr, Houghton College; Adam Vignola, Trinity International University; Ben Holland, Lee University; Trenton Hill, Lee University; Kyle Vail, Southwestern Christian University; Daniel Thompson, Mid-America Christian University; David Pope, Mid- America Christian University

Softball- Pitcher

Lacie Patterson, senior pitcher from Southaven, MS, took the loss for Mississippi College against William Carey (32-13), despite retiring 13 straight batters at one point. She allowed six hits and two earned runs over the complete game effort. Against #1 Valdosta State on Friday, Patterson allowed just four hits over a complete game effort as the Lady Choctaws handed the top-ranked Blazers (45-5, 24-4 GSC) just their fifth loss of the season. Patterson had four strikeouts and allowed no earned runs. Patterson ended the 1-1 week with an ERA of 1.076.

Softball- Field Player

Nicole Davis, junior third base from Greenville, OH, led Cedarville offensively to a 5-1 week against Urbana and Alderson Broaddus. Davis went 9 for 19 for a batting average of .474, while scoring 19 runs, 2 doubles, 4 homeruns, and 10 RBI’s. Davis also averaged a 1.211 SLUG. Her most impressive performance from the plate was in the second win against Urbana where she batted .667, hit 2 home runs, and drove in 3 RBI’s.

Softball Nominees: Madison Nordyke, Oklahoma Christian University; Kelsie Finch, Oklahoma Christian University; Shay Mickens, Mississippi College; Jennifer Ankrom, University of Northwestern- St. Paul; Lacie Patterson, Mississippi College; Bailey Shattell, Houghton College; Clarissa Knight, Grace College; Kaylie Drew, Lee University; Nicole Davis, Cedarville University; Caitlin Swain, Mid-America Christian University; Taryn Callender, Mid-America Christian University

Men’s T&F; Running Performance

Donovan Graham, senior from Indianapolis, IN, finished up his Crossroads League career in style, placing second in the 800 at 1:59.25. He also anchored the 4x400 relay team of Joel Zook, Lance Taylor and KeJuan Leek to second place. Graham has now finished as an All-League winner (top-three finish) in both an individual event and the 4x400 relay in all four CL Championships during his impressive career.

Men’s T&F; Field Performance

Kevin Smith, freshman from Battle Creek, MI, led Spring Arbor to a fifth place team finish at the Crossroads League Championships. Smith claimed the triple jump title with a personal-best leap of 13.25 meters (43-5.75). He also took 5th in the long jump with a mark of 6.57 meters.

Men’s T&F Nominees: Kevin Smith, Spring Arbor University; Jamal George, Oklahoma Christian University; Jordan Cady, Houghton College; Donovan Graham, Grace College

Women’s T&F; Running Performance

Carsyn Koch, freshman from Washburn, ME, took nearly two seconds off of the Cedarville Lady Jacket 800 meter record with a time of 2:07.25 at the Triton Invitational hosted by UC San Diego. Koch was the runner-up among 71 competitors in the race. Her time currently ranks third nationally in NCAA Division II and first in the NCCAA.

Women’s T&F; Field Performance

McKenzie Stanford, freshman from Perkins, OK, tied an 8-year-old Oklahoma Christian record in the high jump, leaping 5 feet, 8 inches (1.73 meters) at the Southwestern Relays in Winfield, Kan. Her previous career-best had been 5-6. She is ranked second in the NCCAA in the event and figures to be one of the contenders for the national title at this week's NCCAA Championships.

Women’s T&F Nominees: McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University; Paradise Henson, Oklahoma Christian University; Andrea Melhorn, Houghton College; Carsyn Koch, Cedarville University

Men’s Tennis

Jordan Scott, sophomore from Burlington, ON, Canada, went 2-1 in singles this week for Houghton College to end the season. Scott defeated St. John Fisher (6-3, 6-3) and Utica College (6-0, 6-0), then lost to Stevens Institute of Technology.

Women’s Tennis

Megan Johnson, senior from Hibbing, MN, won all three of her singles contests and four doubles matches last week to became the UMAC’s all-time winningest player in combined singles and doubles play. She now has a career victories mark of 132. All of those wins over the course of four years have come at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles. University of Northwestern- St. Paul also beat Judson in the NCCAA North Central region final last week to earn a trip to the NCCAA national tournament.

Men’s Golf

Jared Consoli, senior from Brisbane, AUS, playing in his final college tournament, closed with a 3-under-par 69 (his best round of his senior season) to finish sixth at the Heartland Conference Championship at Slick Rock Golf Course (par 72, 6,769 yards) in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Consoli had opened the tournament with rounds of 72 and 73 before his 69 made him the only Oklahoma Christian player to crack the top 10 in the 50-man field.

Golf Nominees: Jared Consoli, Oklahoma Christian University; Chris Chaney, Spring Arbor University; Peyton Sliger, Lee University

Women’s Golf

India Matthews, sophomore from Merrimac, AUS, rebounded after posting an opening round of 76 to post the best round by any of the 50 players in the Heartland Conference Championship, a 4-under 68 at Slick Rock Golf Course in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, that included four birdies over her final five holes. That allowed her to finish at even par, move into a tie for third individually and make the all-tournament team in a conference event that featured four top-20 NCAA Division II squads. Because of a conference decision before the season, Oklahoma Christian wasn't eligible to win the conference title, but the Lady Eagles did shoot the lowest team score over the two-day tournament, thanks in good part to Matthews' sizzling finish.

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NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week- May 5, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Allie Johns, NCCAA Media and Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

The following reflects the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week recipients and nominees. Each student-athlete has been nominated by his/her respective institution and exemplifies the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. Accomplishments are listed for the preceding week-Monday through Saturday.

Baseball- Pitcher

Caleb MacPherson, sophomore pitcher from Richmond, IN, lifted the Bethel College Pilots to a pair of wins from the mound this week, while BC overall has a spotless 5-0 record after two doubleheader and a win in the opening round of the Crossroads League Tournament. MacPherson was nothing short of spectacular in both of his outings allowing just 13 hits in 15.2 innings of play and 2 earned runs. MacPherson tallied 12 strike outs and surrendered only one walk while BC defeated Taylor (with Crossroads League Pitcher of the Year, Josh DeGraff, on the mound) 2-1, and 2nd-Seeded Huntington in the opening round of the Crossroads League Tournament 3- 1.

Baseball- Field Player

Patrick Barrios, senior center fielder from Wooster, OH, in the final week of his career had an amazing stretch, going 12-for- 21 (.571) from the plate and scoring 6 runs for Summit University. The outfielder collected 15 RBIs, nearly half of his season total. He recorded 6 doubles and a triple, three stolen bases, and never struck out. In his team’s two wins against Geneva College, Barrios went 6-for-9 with 5 RBIs. In his final game on Saturday against Elmira College, he drove in all four of his team’s runs.

Baseball Nominees: Dakota Campbell, Crowley’s Ridge College; Logan Webb, Ohio Christian University; Ethan Skowronski, Ohio Christian University; Robert Cleary, Spring Arbor University; Zac Cobble, Oklahoma Christian University; Benjamin Jenney, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Patrick Barrios, Summit University; Wes Wagner, Maranatha Baptist University; Caleb MacPherson, Bethel College; Jesse Zepeda, Bethel College

Softball- Pitcher

Alex Shipley, junior pitcher from Brownsburg, IN, posted a 1.47 ERA in three postseason games for Grace College. Her highlight of the week was throwing a complete-game 9-inning victory over No. 25 Marian to eliminate the Knights from the league tournament. Marian came into the game ranked No. 5 in the NAIA in hits and team batting average, but Shipley handcuffed Marian to eight hits in nine innings, striking out six batters in the process. She also threw two scoreless outings in relief against St. Francis and Taylor (RV-NAIA).

Softball- Field Player

Chandler Elliott, freshman utility player from Martinsville, IN, was an offensive machine last week, hitting .565 with 13 hits in 6 games for Grace College. She scored five runs, doubled twice and homered once. She played four games against the top three teams in the league (IWU, Marian, Taylor) and hit 11- for-14 against those teams. Overall for the week, she finished with a slugging percentage of .783 with an OB% of .583.

Softball Nominees: Sam Swiatek, Maranatha Baptist University; Chandler Elliott, Grace College; Alex Shipley, Grace College; Kelcie Wolf, Mid-America Christian University; Kenna McCoy, Mid- America Christian University

Men’s T&F; Running Performance

Landon Huslig, freshman from Edmond, OK, earned NCCAA All- America honors in two events. In the 400-meter hurdles, he surpassed what had been the previous NCCAA meet record with a career-best time of 52.55. He then anchored the Eagles 4x400-meter relay to a second-place finish, also with a season-best time of 3:16.62.

Women’s T&F Co-Student-Athlete of the Week

Anna Grace Govero, freshman from Clinton, MS, helped lead the Mississippi College Lady Choctaws to a school record in the 4x400m Relay at the NCCAA Outdoor Championships, tallying a time of 3:58.61. She also picked up four points in the 100m Hurdles with a time of 15.17. Govero won her 2nd NCCAA national championship in three months with a victory in the Heptathlon at the outdoor championships. In February, Govero won the NCCAA Pentathlon at the indoor championships in Cedarville, Ohio. She scored 4,518 points, winning High Jump (1.65m), Shot Put (9.51m) and the Javelin (29.23m). Govero finished 2nd in the 200m Dash (26.57), 100m Hurdles (15.37) and the Long Jump (5.18m). She wrapped up the title with a 3rd- place finish in the 800m Run (2:36.44). Govero also took home All-American honors with a 3rd-place finish in the High Jump (1.62m).

Katie Ostlund, senior from Mount Hope, KS, ended a standout career by winning the NCCAA javelin title for the second time in three years with a throw of 136 feet, 1 1/4 inches (41.49 meters). The only competitor at the NCCAA Outdoor Championships who finished within 15 feet of Ostlund was her younger sister, Miranda. Katie Ostlund is one of only three individual event national champions in Oklahoma Christian women's track and field history and is a four-time All-American in the javelin (NAIA 2012, NCCAA 2013-2015) as well as the school's record-holder in the event.

Women’s Golf

Jocelyn Ojala, sophomore from New Ipswich, NH, took individual medalist honors at the Crossroads League Championship this week scoring a 237 (84-80-73), two strokes ahead for of Marian's Darrah Holder who finished second. Ojala took over the top spot in the third and final round of play when she carded a 73. Her +1 in the final 18-holes was the best round score of the tournament by five strokes and one of only five scores from the weekend that were below 80. With the win Ojala earns and automatic bid to the NAIA National Championship and will represent Bethel College women's golf in Savannah, Georgia in mid-May.