TSWA announces college players of the week - Oct. 2

FOOTBALL: Tennessee Tech’s Fisher, Carson-Newman’s Coats earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech’s Bailey Fisher and Carson-Newman’s Temoris Coats were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from September 24-30.

Fisher completed 27-of-41 passes for 383 yards and four touchdowns against Eastern Illinois. The Tiger, Ga., native threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns in the fourth quarter for the Eagles. The 383 yards is the fifth-best single-game passing goal in school history and the most by a true freshman.

Fisher has thrown for 836 yards and six touchdowns in five games this season for TTU.

Coats earned his third TSWA honor this year and second in as many weeks, collecting nine tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss along with an interception for the Eagles. The Greenwood, S.C., native tallied the third most tackles for loss in a single game in program history.

He registered 3.5 tackles for loss in the first half against Catawba College and his interception in the third quarter came with Catawba ahead, 21-20. Coats added a pass breakup and made two other tackles for no gain in the contest, a 33-30 Carson-Newman victory. He has 52 tackles with 10.5 tackles for loss in five games this season.

2018 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Brady White, Memphis (Offense); Aaron White, Cumberland University (Defense)
September 11 – Dresser Winn, UT Martin (Offense); Temoris Coats, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 19 – Jordan Shippy, Tusculum University (Offense); Alonzo Houston, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 25 – Darrell Henderson, Memphis (Offense); Temoris Coats, Carson-Newman (Defense)

MEN’S SOCCER: Tennessee Wesleyan’s Baggaley named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Wesleyan’s Harry Baggaley earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, posting a hat trick in a conference victory for the Bulldogs.

The Trent, England, native got Wesleyan on the board with an unassisted goal in the 16th minute. The freshman broke open a 2-0 match with a pair of goals in the second half, scoring in the 64th and 76th minutes for his first career hat trick and the sixth match this season with two or more goals.

Baggaley leads the NAIA in goals with 17 this season, scoring in all 10 matches for the Bulldogs, and also ranks first in game-winning goals (4) and points (35).

2018 MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Harry Baggaley, Tennessee Wesleyan
September 11 – Ashley Keylnack, Carson-Newman
September 19 – Austin Vinyard, Maryville College
September 25 – Tobias Karlsen, Carson-Newman

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Maryville’s Sipos garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Bailey Sipos posted Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Soccer Player of the Week honors, scoring four goals with two assists in three matches for the Scots.

The Knoxville, Tenn., native posted her fourth collegiate hat trick and second this season at Huntingdon College. The sophomore scored unassisted in the third minute and netted her second goal of the match in the sixth minute on an assist from Lexie Hill. She finished the hat trick with an unassisted score in the 62nd minute.

Sipos added a goal and two assists at Agnes Scott, notching her 10th goal of the year in the 12th minute on an assist from Shannon Reagan, evening the match at one. She added assists to Hill in the 17th minute and Zoe Van Hook in the 89th minute. Sipos has 10 goals and two assists in 10 matches this season.

2018 WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Miya Lennon, Middle Tennessee
September 11 – Hannah Tillett, Middle Tennessee
September 19 – Rebecca Holloway, Cumberland University
September 25 – Magda Mosengo, Carson-Newman

VOLLEYBALL: Lipscomb’s Nusbaum named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lipscomb University’s Carlyle Nusbaum was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week, recording 39 kills and 29 digs with a pair of double-doubles in two matches for the Bisons.

The Overland Park, Kan., native tallied a season-high 23 kills along with a season-best 17 kills, adding a career-high six blocks in a 3-1 victory against North Florida. The senior posted 16 kills and 12 digs in a sweep over Stetson, her eighth double-double of the season and fourth straight, all against Atlantic Sun Conference competition.

She leads the A-SUN in kills per set (4.41) and has 238 kills for the season, one behind the conference leader in total kills.

2018 TSWA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis
September 11 – Meredith Boone, Maryville College
September 25 – Brianne Sidner, Maryville College

College players of the week honored by TSWA - Sept. 25

FOOTBALL: Memphis’ Henderson, Carson-Newman’s Coats earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis running back Darrell Henderson and Carson-Newman’s Temoris Coats were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from September 17-23.

Henderson rushed for 188 yards on 22 carries, scoring a pair of touchdowns in the Tigers’ win over South Alabama. The Batesville, Miss., native leads FBS in all-purpose yards per game (225.75), yards per carry (12.22), total rushing yards (709) and rushing yards per game (177.3) through four contests for UM, including a pair of 200-yard outings. The junior added two catches for 34 yards against the Jaguars.

Coats posted a career-high 13 tackles with 1.0 tackles for loss for Carson-Newman at Newberry College. The Greenwood, S.C., native recorded five solo stops and made five tackles in the third quarter and four in the first period. The Eagles defense limited Newberry to just 299 yards of total offense and one offensive touchdown in a 23-3 loss.

Coats leads the club with 43 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks through four games this season.

2018 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Brady White, Memphis (Offense); Aaron White, Cumberland University (Defense)
September 11 – Dresser Winn, UT Martin (Offense); Temoris Coats, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 19 – Jordan Shippy, Tusculum University (Offense); Alonzo Houston, Carson-Newman (Defense)

MEN’S SOCCER: Carson-Newman’s Karlsen named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Tobias Karlsen earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, registering four goals with a hat trick in two matches for the Eagles.

The Kongsvinger, Norway, native netted the game-winner in the 60th minute in a 3-2 victory at Lincoln Memorial on an assist from Jonny Le Quesne. The junior posted his third career hat trick against Coker College, scoring in the fifth, 23rd and 32nd minutes to put the Eagles ahead, 3-0, in a 4-1 win.

Karlsen has six goals this season for Carson-Newman.

2018 MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Harry Baggaley, Tennessee Wesleyan
September 11 – Ashley Keylnack, Carson-Newman
September 19 – Austin Vinyard, Maryville College

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Carson-Newman’s Mosengo garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Magda Mosengo netted five goals with one assist in a pair of matches for the Eagles, earning the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Soccer weekly honor.

The London, England, native scored just 71 seconds into the match at Lincoln Memorial and put Carson-Newman ahead, 4-2, with another goal in the 62nd minute. The senior netted three goals with an assist versus Coker College, scoring twice in 36 seconds in the 54th minute to help the Eagles break open what was a 1-0 lead at the half.

Mosengo assisted on a Holly Talbut-Smith score in the 55th minute and posted her final goal in the 62nd minute. She has eight goals and three assists in seven matches this season.

2018 WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Miya Lennon, Middle Tennessee
September 11 – Hannah Tillett, Middle Tennessee
September 19 – Rebecca Holloway, Cumberland University

VOLLEYBALL: Maryville’s Sidner named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Brianne Sidner was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week, registering 57 kills, 42 digs and 10 service aces in five matches for the Scots.

The Marietta, Ga., native collected nine kills and 15 digs in a five-set loss at Covenant College and recorded 14 kills, nine digs and three service aces versus Johnson University.

The junior outside hitter added 18 kills, seven digs and two aces at Guilford College and finished the week with 12 kills, eight digs, three aces and two block assists in a five-set win at Emory & Henry. Sidner leads the Scots with 111 kills (2.71 per set) and has 98 digs (2.39 per set), 19 service aces and 15 total blocks this season.

2018 TSWA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis
September 11 – Meredith Boone, Maryville College

TSWA announces college players of the week - Sept. 19

FOOTBALL: Tusculum’s Shippy, Carson-Newman’s Houston earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tusculum University’s Jordon Shippy and Carson-Newman’s Alonzo Houston were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from September 10-16.

Shippy rushed for a school single-game record 258 yards in a victory against Limestone College. The Gaffney, S.C., native carried 35 times and scored on touchdown runs of five, three and seven yards. He added four rushes of 20-plus yards and caught one pass for 21 yards, finishing the contest with 279 all-purpose yards in the 37-10 victory.

Houston posted nine tackles with 2.0 tackles for loss and one interception in Carson-Newman’s 31-14 win over Wingate University. The freshman from Wimauma, Fla., helped the Eagles force six three-and-outs and two interceptions during an eight possession stretch for Wingate in the contest, limiting the Bulldogs to 65 rushing yards and 312 yards of total offense.

Houston collected five solo stops and registered an interception in the second quarter.

2018 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Brady White, Memphis (Offense); Aaron White, Cumberland University (Defense)
September 11 – Dresser Winn, UT Martin (Offense); Temoris Coats, Carson-Newman (Defense)

MEN’S SOCCER: Maryville’s Vinyard named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Austin Vinyard earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, collecting a hat trick in record-setting time for the Scots.

The Oak Ridge, Tenn., native scored three goals in three minutes and eight seconds against Berea College, the ninth-fastest hat trick in NCAA Division III history. The sophomore forward scored at 46:27, 48:38 and 49:35, breaking open a scoreless match versus the Mountaineers.

Kai Miettinen assisted on the first goal and Vinyard and Randy Reichenberger combined for the second score before Vinyard netted the third goal unassisted. He has four goals this season for the Scots.

2018 MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Harry Baggaley, Tennessee Wesleyan
September 11 – Ashley Keylnack, Carson-Newman

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Cumberland’s Holloway garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Rebecca Holloway netted four goals with two assists in a pair of matches for the Phoenix, earning the Tennessee Sports Writer’s Association Women’s Soccer weekly honor.

The Bristol, England, native did all of her damage in one contest at Asbury University, scoring just 88 seconds into the match and adding an assist on a Haley Stevens goal in the 18th minute.

The CU senior scored again in the 23rd minute, drilled the crossbar in the 35th minute and tallied her third goal of the first half in the 38th minute. She posted her final goal of the match in the 73rd minute and assisted on an Emma Campbell score in the 81st minute. Holloway has 13 goals and four assists in eight matches this season.

2018 WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Miya Lennon, Middle Tennessee
September 11 – Hannah Tillett, Middle Tennessee

College players of the week recognized by TSWA

FOOTBALL: UT Martin’s Winn, Carson-Newman’s Coats earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – UT Martin’s Dresser Winn and Carson-Newman’s Temoris Coats were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from September 3-9.

Winn completed 34-of-53 passes for 355 yards and four touchdowns against Middle Tennessee. The Dresden, Tenn., native tossed TD passes of 16, 11, 51 and eight yards. He threw two touchdown passes in the first half, as the Skyhawks trailed just 20-17 at the half.

Winn has completed 64 percent of his throws (49-of-77) for 524 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions in two contests.

Coats posted 11 tackles with 2.0 tackles for loss for the Eagles in a 33-29 win over Virginia Union. The Greenwood, S.C., native recorded both tackles for loss on back-to-back plays late in the first half and made four solo stops. He leads the club with 20 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss in two games for Carson-Newman.

2018 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Brady White, Memphis (Offense); Aaron White, Cumberland University (Defense)

MEN’S SOCCER: Carson-Newman’s Keylnack named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Ashley Keylnack earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, registering three goals and one assist in a pair of wins for the Eagles.

The High Wycombe, England, native netted a pair of goals in a 3-0 win versus North Greeneville, scoring off a rebound in the 56th minute and again in the 69th minute unassisted for the final two goals of the match.

The junior added a goal and an assist in a 2-1 victory over Barry University. Keylnack assisted on Jonny Le Quesne’s score in the 39th minute to put the Eagles ahead and recorded the eventual game-winner in the 47th minute.

2018 MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Harry Baggaley, Tennessee Wesleyan

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Middle Tennessee’s Tillett garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Hannah Tillett scored four goals in two outings for the Blue Raiders, earning the Tennessee Sports Writer’s Association Women’s Soccer weekly honor.

The Huntington, Ind., native netted the first goal in a 4-0 victory over Valparaiso on a penalty kick, putting Middle Tennessee ahead in the 52nd minute. The freshman then posted a hat trick in a 4-0 win against Western Carolina.

She scored in the 17th minute on assists from Amber Hoot and Peyton DePriest and again in the 41st minute from Olivia Hansen for a 3-0 Blue Raiders lead at the half. Tillett collected her seventh goal of the year in the 61st minute, this time from Sam Debien.

2018 WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Miya Lennon, Middle Tennessee

VOLLEYBALL: Maryville’s Bonee named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Meredith Bonee was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week, registering 24 kills, 69 assists and 33 digs, registering a triple-double and a double-double in three matches for the Scots.

The Knoxville, Tenn., native recorded a triple-double against Rhodes College with 23 assists, 14 digs and 11 kills in four sets. The freshman followed that with 21 assists, six kills, six digs and four service aces in a four-set victory against Salem College.

Bonee collected 25 assists, 13 digs, seven kills and five service aces in a comeback, five-set win versus Lynchburg College. She is averaging 4.56 assists, 2.44 digs and 1.68 kills per set through six matches this season for Maryville.

2018 TSWA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 5 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis

TSWA honors college players of the week - Sept. 5

FOOTBALL: Memphis’ White, Cumberland’s White earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis quarterback Brady White and Cumberland University’s Aaron White were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from August 27-September 2. This is the first of weekly awards for the 2018-19 academic year sponsored by the TSWA.

White completed 22-of-28 passes for 358 yards and five touchdowns in just a half of play for the Tigers in a win against Mercer. The Newhall, Calif., native and Arizona State graduate transfer posted TD throws of 45, 75, 62, five and three yards to five different receivers, the last one on the final play of the second quarter. The numbers are the best ever for a Memphis quarterback in his career opener.

White collected 6.5 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks for the Phoenix in an overtime victory over Union College. The senior defensive lineman registered sacks on consecutive plays at the end of the first half and forced an intentional grounding call midway through the fourth period.

The Nashville, Tenn., native added a tackle for loss on the first play of overtime and along with Tamim Aldarawcheh, forced a fumble behind the line of scrimmage in the final quarter. He has 11 tackles this season in two contests.

MEN’S SOCCER: Tennessee Wesleyan’s Baggaley named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Wesleyan’s Harry Baggaley earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, posting both goals in a victory for the Bulldogs against Martin Methodist. This is the first of weekly awards for the 2018-19 academic year sponsored by the TSWA.

The freshman from Stoke-on-Trent, England, evened the match with a goal in the 49th minute on an assist from Sebastian Molina and netted the game-winner on a penalty kick in the 86th minute for a 2-1 win over the RedHawks.

Baggaley has eight goals and one assist in five matches this season for TWU.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Middle Tennessee’s Lennon garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Miya Lennon collected a goal and two assists to earn the Tennessee Sports Writer’s Association Women’s Soccer weekly honor. This is the first of weekly awards for the 2018-19 academic year sponsored by the TSWA.

The Minot, N.D., native put home a rebound in the 26th minute for the first Blue Raider goal against LIU-Brooklyn. The freshman assisted on the next two goals for the home team, at the 36-minute mark to Hannah Tillett and then just seconds into the second half to Sam Debien.

Lennon has one goal and three assists through five matches this season for the Blue Raiders.

VOLLEYBALL: Memphis’ Flowers named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis sophomore Hannah Flowers was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week, posting 71 kills, 41 digs, 11 aces and 11 block assists in five matches for the Tigers. This is the first of weekly awards for the 2018-19 academic year sponsored by the TSWA.

The Wildwood, Mo., native collected a pair of double-doubles as well (the first two of her career), registering 16 kills and 12 digs versus Florida A&M and posting 10 kills and 10 digs at UT Martin. She added a career-best 19 kills versus UAB and recorded 10 kills, four digs and six block assists against Central Arkansas.

Flowers started the week with 16 kills, eight digs and five service aces versus Alabama A&M. She hit .355 in 155 total attacks over the five outings and leads the Tigers with 94 kills and 19 service aces this season.