SUWANEE, Ga. -- SCAC weekly releases for the week spanning from Monday, September 11th to Sunday, September 17th.
Click the headings below to review each sports recap from the week ending in September 17th.
Cross Country - Week 3
Last week five SCAC squads were in action. On men’s side, highlights included Southwestern claiming first place in their home Showdown, Trinity finishing second at the UIW Invitational and Colorado College securing fourth at the Metro State Invitational. Trinity and Colorado College secured runner-up finishes at the UIW and Metro State Invitationals respectively, while host Southwestern claimed fifth to highlight the SCAC women’s squads. MEN'S SCHEDULE - WOMEN'S SCHEDULE
Men's Runner of the Week - James Settles, Colorado College
James Settles of Colorado College, a senior from Claremont, Calif., has been selected the SCAC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for meets ran Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16. Full Release
Women's Co-Runner of the Week - Willow Lott, Colorado College
Willow Lott of Colorado College, a first-year runner from Durango, Colo., has been selected the SCAC Women’s Cross Country Co-Runner of the Week for meets ran Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16. Full Release
Women's Co-Runner of the Week - Allison Fortman, Trinity University
Allison Fortman of Trinity University, a sophomore from McKinney, Texas, has been selected the SCAC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for meets ran Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16. Full Release
Men's Soccer - Week 3
The final preparation for conference action continues this week, highlighted by a remarkable seven teams currently playing above a .500 clip, led by Texas Lutheran at a perfect 6-0-0. TLU is perfect through six fixtures for the first time since the Bulldogs joined the SCAC prior to the 2013 season. The SCAC is currently riding a five-year streak with five or more teams finishing the season with a .500 or better record. STANDINGS - SCHEDULE - STATSISTICS
Offensive Player of the Week - Jack Manke, Texas Lutheran University
Jack Manke of Texas Lutheran University, a senior defender from Houston, Texas, has been named the SCAC Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week from Monday, September 11th through Sunday, September 17th. Full Release
Defensive Player of the Week - Raghav Sharma, Southwestern University
Raghav Sharma of Southwestern University, a sophomore defender from Austin, Texas, has been named the SCAC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week from Monday, September 11th through Sunday, September 17th. Full Release
Women's Soccer - Week 3
The third week of the 2023 SCAC Women’s Soccer season is in the books as all eight teams were in action. Texas Lutheran continues to pace the league with an unbeaten 3-0-2 record after knocking off non-conference foe Howard Payne, 5-2, last week. Centenary also put together an unbeaten week, going 1-0-2, posting three-straight shutouts for just the second time since joining the SCAC prior to the 2012 season. STANDINGS - SCHEDULE - STATISTICS
Offensive Player of the Week - Samantha Hazen, Southwestern University
Samantha Hazen of Southwestern University, a junior forward from Northbridge, Mass., has been named the SCAC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for games played from Monday, September 11th through Sunday, September 17th. Full Release
Defensive Player of the Week - Madison Ersoff, Centenary College
Madison Ersoff of Centenary College, a junior goalkeeper from Shreveport, La., has been named the SCAC Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for games played from Monday, September 11th through Sunday, September 17th. Full Release -- POTW Interview
Volleyball - Week 3
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball continued last week as Austin College (9-1), Dallas (8-3) and Trinity (8-3) sit atop the league in non-conference action. The ‘Roos are 9-1 for the second time in the last three seasons, while the Crusaders check in at 8-3 for the first time since 2018. This year marks the eighth-straight season the Tigers have won eight of their opening 11 matches. STANDINGS - SCHEDULE - STATISTICS
Offensive Player of the Week - Shavonne Respondek, Texas Lutheran University
Shavonne Respondek of Texas Lutheran University, a junior setter/outside hitter from San Antonio, Texas, has been named the SCAC Volleyball Offensive Player-of-the-Week for matches played from Monday, September 11 through Sunday, September 17. Full Release -- POTW Interview
Defensive Player of the Week - Maddie Fate, Trinity University
Maddie Fate of Trinity University, a senior middle blocker from Croton on Hudson, N.Y., has been named SCAC Volleyball Defensive Player-of-the-Week for matches played from Monday, September 11 through Sunday, September 17. Full Release
