College players of the week named by TSWA - Nov. 19

FOOTBALL: Memphis’ White, Carson-Newman’s Jureidini-Wyche earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis quarterback Brady White and Carson-Newman’s Trayzel Jureidini-Wyche were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from November 11-16.

The Newhall, Calif., native completed 22-of-33 passes for 341 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for another score in a 45-27 victory at Houston. The junior tossed scoring throws of six, 23, 16, six and 28 yards and added a 14-yard TD run for the Tigers.

It marked the seventh 300-yard passing game of White’s career and the five passing touchdowns tied his career high. He has thrown for 2,852 yards with 28 touchdowns while completing 67 percent of his throws this season.

Jureidini-Wyche registered eight tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in Carson-Newman’s victory against Tusculum. The Douglasville, Ga., native collected the third most tackles for loss and the third most sacks in single-game school history for the Eagles, who held Tusculum to negative-34 yards rushing.

He netted one sack in both the second and third quarters and added the final 2.5 in the fourth period. Carson-Newman posted 15.0 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks in the victory. Jureidini-Wyche has 12.0 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks along with 19 total stops in 10 games this season.

2019 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wanya Moton, UT Martin (Defense)
September 10 – Asher O’Hara, Middle Tennessee (Offense); Rondrow Peebles, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 17 – Jacob Bunch, Maryville College (Offense); Kordell Jackson, Austin Peay (Defense)
September 25 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wesley Porter, University of the South (Defense)
October 2 – JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay (Offense); Darius Williams, Carson-Newman (Defense)
October 9 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Jovante Moffat, Middle Tennessee (Defense)
October 16 – John Bachus III, UT Martin (Offense); TJ Jefferson, UT Martin (Defense)
October 22 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Trenton Cumby, Maryville College (Defense)
October 30 – JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay (Offense); Wycleff Phanor, Carson-Newman (Defense)
November 5 – Antonio Gibson, Memphis (Offense); Cecil Cherry, UT Martin (Defense)
November 13 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Dee Alford, Tusculum University (Defense)

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Kunkel earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Adam Kunkel was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 31.5 points in a pair of victories for the Bruins.

The Hebron, Ky., native hit 10-of-14 shots and 7-for-11 from 3-point range, netting 28 points in 24 minutes against Samford. The sophomore posted a career-best 35 points in a win at Boston College, connecting on 10-of-20 shots overall with five 3-pointers. He also made all 10 free throw attempts.

Kunkel is averaging 25.3 points through three games, shooting 56 percent from the field overall and 55 percent from 3-point range.

2019-20 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jordan Floyd, King University

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Carson-Newman’s Marosites named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Kayla Marosites garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, registering 23.5 points and 19.5 rebounds with a pair of double-doubles in two wins for the Eagles.

The Elizabethton, Tenn., native recorded the first 20-20 game in school history versus King University, posting 27 points and 22 rebounds with nine assists. She made 9-of-18 shots overall with three 3-pointers and was 6-for-7 at the foul line.

The senior guard followed that with 20 points, 17 boards, four assists and four steals in a second meeting against King three days later, connecting on 5-of-15 shots but hitting 9-for-10 at the foul line. She is averaging 19.3 points, 14.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game this season.

2019-20 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jaelencia Williams, Union University

TSWA honors college players of the week - Nov. 13

FOOTBALL: Tennessee Tech’s Fisher, Tusculum’s Alford earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech’s Bailey Fisher and Tusculum University’s Dee Alford were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from November 4-10.

Fisher accounted for 334 yards of total offense and four touchdowns in Tech’s 37-27 victory against Jacksonville State. The Clayton, Ga., native rushed 17 times for 121 yards and two touchdowns while completing 20-of-27 throws for 213 yards and two more TDs. He posted scoring runs of three and seven yards in the first half and added TD throws of three and 26 yards.

Fisher is completing 63 percent of his passes for 2,324 yards and 20 touchdowns while rushing for 409 yards and 10 TDs in 10 games this season.

Alford recorded four tackles and set a Tusculum single-game school record with seven passes defended in a 24-7 win against Mars Hill University. The Griffin, Ga., native collected two interceptions as well while holding South Atlantic Conference reigning Offensive Player of the Year Craig Rucker to just four catches for 59 yards, well below his season averages (8.8 receptions, 124.0 yards).

Alford has 10 career interceptions, third-best in school history. The senior has posted 42 total tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions and 14 pass breakups this season.

2019 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wanya Moton, UT Martin (Defense)
September 10 – Asher O’Hara, Middle Tennessee (Offense); Rondrow Peebles, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 17 – Jacob Bunch, Maryville College (Offense); Kordell Jackson, Austin Peay (Defense)
September 25 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wesley Porter, University of the South (Defense)
October 2 – JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay (Offense); Darius Williams, Carson-Newman (Defense)
October 9 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Jovante Moffat, Middle Tennessee (Defense)
October 16 – John Bachus III, UT Martin (Offense); TJ Jefferson, UT Martin (Defense)
October 22 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Trenton Cumby, Maryville College (Defense)
October 30 – JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay (Offense); Wycleff Phanor, Carson-Newman (Defense)
November 5 – Antonio Gibson, Memphis (Offense); Cecil Cherry, UT Martin (Defense)

MEN’S SOCCER: Bryan’s Goreham named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bryan College’s Joe Goreham earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, scoring game-tying and game-winning goals for the Lions in the semifinals of the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament.

The Norwich, England, native posted his first two goals of the season in the overtime victory against Reinhardt University, tying the match in the 18th minute on a free kick. The senior found the back of the net in the eighth minute of extra time on assists from Haaris Hussain and Jonathan Ricketts, sending Bryan into this Saturday’s conference championship match against Union College.

2019 TSWA MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Ben Siri, Cumberland University
September 10 – Tobias Solem, Carson-Newman
September 17 – Kai Miettinen, Maryville College
September 25 – Ben Delisle, King University
October 2 – Johnny Rakhmonberdiev, Maryville College
October 9 – Sofian Maghouz, Carson-Newman
October 16 – Niccolo Dagnoni, Belmont
October 22 – Ben Delisle, King University
October 30 – Ben Delisle, King University
November 5 – Aaron Tucker, Maryville College

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Maryville’s Frizen garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Taylor Frizen registered Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Soccer weekly honors, netting a pair of goals with an assist to earn Tournament MVP honors in the USA South Championships.

The Knoxville, Tenn., native scored on a Shannon Reagan assist in the 21st minute and found the back of the net again in the 34th minute, this one from Lindsey Lewallen. The sophomore assisted on a Reagan goal in the 70th minute, the final score of the match for the Scots, who earned the program’s 10th NCAA Tournament appearance and won the conference tournament for the first time since 2014.

Frizen has scored 15 goals with eight assists in 19 matches this season.

2019 TSWA WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Haley Hopkins, Vanderbilt
September 17 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College
September 25 – Addie Roemershauser, University of the South
October 2 – Taylor Frizen, Maryville College
October 9 – Niki Clements, Belmont
October 16 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College
October 22 – Taylor Frizen, Maryville College
October 30 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College
November 5 – Julie Garst, Belmont

VOLLEYBALL: King’s Ward named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Julie Ward garnered the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week honors, registering 55 kills and 35 digs in three victories for the Tornado.

The Berthoud, Colo., native posted a career-high 24 kills on 38 total attacks against North Greeneville and followed that with 23 kills and 14 digs, her 12th double-double of the year, versus Emmanuel College. The sophomore ended the week with eight kills and 15 digs at Erskine College, helping King to first place in Conference Carolinas.

Ward leads the club with 316 kills (3.95 per set) and ranks second in digs with 261 (3.25 per set) this season.

2019 TSWA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Kaela Massey, East Tennessee State
September 10 – Julie Ward, King University
September 17 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis
September 25 – Meredith Bonee, Maryville College
October 2 – Maggie Mathews, Maryville College
October 9 – Meghan Delaney, Union University
October 16 – Marnie Streeter, Carson-Newman
October 22 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis
October 30 – Meredith Bonee, Maryville College
November 5 – Emily Walter, Lincoln Memorial

MEN’S BASKETBALL: King’s Floyd earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Jordan Floyd was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, netting 34 points in each of the first two games of the year for the Tornado.

The Stone Mountain, Ga., native posted 34 points with four rebounds and four assists in the season-opener against UVA-Wise, hitting 14-of-23 shots overall with a pair of 3-pointers. He added 4-of-8 at the foul line in 32 minutes.

The senior guard followed that with 34 points, four boards, four assists and five steals versus Carson-Newman, connecting on 13-of-25 shots overall, including 4-for-9 from behind the arc. King defeated Carson-Newman for the first time since 2011.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Williams named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Jaelencia Williams garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, registering a pair of double-doubles while averaging 27.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in two games for the Bulldogs.

The Indianapolis, Ind., native opened the campaign with 23 points and 11 boards against 15th-ranked Nova Southeastern, making 10-of-17 shots overall and adding four blocks in the victory. The junior collected 31 points and 16 rebounds in a double overtime loss to Barry University the following night, hitting 12-of-22 shots and connecting on 7-for-11 at the foul line.

College players of the week honored by TSWA - Nov. 5

FOOTBALL: Memphis’ Gibson, UT Martin’s Cherry earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson and UT Martin’s Cecil Cherry were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from October 28-November 3.

Gibson set a Memphis and American Athletic Conference record with 386 all-purpose yards in a win over SMU, scoring three touchdowns, all from 50-plus yards. The Stockbridge, Ga., native caught a 50-yard TD pass late in the second quarter and returned the second-half kickoff 97 yards for a score. He posted what proved to be the game-winning points on a 78-yard TD run in the fourth period.

Gibson became the first Tiger since 2008 to score a touchdown three different ways (receiving, rushing, kick return). He finished the contest with three rushes for 97 yards, six catches for 130 yards and 159 yards on three kickoff returns. The senior has 19 receptions for 481 yards and six touchdowns to go with 120 rushing yards and 541 yards on kickoff returns this season.

Cherry helped the Skyhawks to a 22-17 victory over 18th-ranked Jacksonville State, collecting a season-high 14 tackles with 2.0 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks and five quarterback hurries. The Frostproof, Fla., native recorded a tackle for loss and half a sack along with eight total stops in the fourth quarter on potential game-winning drives by the Gamecocks.

He added three QB hurries on the final two defensive stands, with UTM allowing just three points in the second half. Cherry has 55 tackles with 8.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks along with eight quarterback hurries and five pass breakups in nine games this season.

2019 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wanya Moton, UT Martin (Defense)
September 10 – Asher O’Hara, Middle Tennessee (Offense); Rondrow Peebles, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 17 – Jacob Bunch, Maryville College (Offense); Kordell Jackson, Austin Peay (Defense)
September 25 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wesley Porter, University of the South (Defense)
October 2 – JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay (Offense); Darius Williams, Carson-Newman (Defense)
October 9 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Jovante Moffat, Middle Tennessee (Defense)
October 16 – John Bachus III, UT Martin (Offense); TJ Jefferson, UT Martin (Defense)
October 22 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Trenton Cumby, Maryville College (Defense)
October 30 – JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay (Offense); Wycleff Phanor, Carson-Newman (Defense)

MEN’S SOCCER: Maryville’s Rucker named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Aaron Rucker earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, collecting two goals in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament.

The Athens, Tenn., native scored on a header in the 12th minute on an assist from Trevor McDonald to put the Scots ahead. The senior defender added the final goal of the match on another header, this one from a corner kick by John Rakhmonberdiev, in the 79th minute, advancing Maryville to the semifinals of the USA South Conference Championships.

He has three goals and three assists in 17 matches this season.

2019 TSWA MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Ben Siri, Cumberland University
September 10 – Tobias Solem, Carson-Newman
September 17 – Kai Miettinen, Maryville College
September 25 – Ben Delisle, King University
October 2 – Johnny Rakhmonberdiev, Maryville College
October 9 – Sofian Maghouz, Carson-Newman
October 16 – Niccolo Dagnoni, Belmont
October 22 – Ben Delisle, King University
October 30 – Ben Delisle, King University

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Belmont’s Garst garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University’s Julie Garst registered Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Soccer weekly honors, scoring a pair of game-winning goals to propel the Bruins to the semifinals of the conference tournament.

The Franklin, Tenn., native netted the game-winner just 51 seconds into overtime in an opening-round victory against Austin Peay in the OVC Championships, becoming the first Belmont women’s player to score in the conference tourney since 2009.

The junior found the back of the net twice in the quarterfinals versus UT Martin, squaring the match at one with an unassisted goal in the 13th minute. She posted the game-winner unassisted in the 81st minute and has seven goals and three assists in 19 matches this season.

2019 TSWA WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Haley Hopkins, Vanderbilt
September 17 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College
September 25 – Addie Roemershauser, University of the South
October 2 – Taylor Frizen, Maryville College
October 9 – Niki Clements, Belmont
October 16 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College
October 22 – Taylor Frizen, Maryville College
October 30 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College

VOLLEYBALL: Lincoln Memorial’s Walter named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lincoln Memorial’s Emily Walter garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week honors, registering three double-doubles and averaging 9.55 assists per set for the Railsplitters.

The Buford, Ga., native posted 28 assists and 12 digs versus Mars Hill University and followed that with 40 assists, 14 digs and three blocks in a five-set win over Tusculum University. The sophomore finished the week with 37 assists, six digs and four kills in a sweep versus UVA Wise.

Walter recorded her 10th match with 40-plus assists this season and assisted on 105 of the team’s 124 points over the three outings. She has 828 assists (8.54 per set) and 232 digs (2.39 per set) this year.

2019 TSWA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Kaela Massey, East Tennessee State
September 10 – Julie Ward, King University
September 17 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis
September 25 – Meredith Bonee, Maryville College
October 2 – Maggie Mathews, Maryville College
October 9 – Meghan Delaney, Union University
October 16 – Marnie Streeter, Carson-Newman
October 22 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis
October 30 – Meredith Bonee, Maryville College

TSWA recognizes college players of the week - Oct. 30

FOOTBALL: Austin Peay’s Craig, Carson-Newman’s Phanor earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay’s JaVaughn Craig and Carson-Newman’s Wycleff Phanor were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from October 21-27.

Craig completed 16-of-23 passes for 291 yards, tying a school single-game record with five touchdowns, while also rushing for 84 yards and two TDs on seven attempts. The Chattanooga, Tenn., native tossed scoring throws of 46, 30, five, 53 and nine yards and added TD runs of one and 27 yards in the Governors victory at Tennessee Tech.

Austin Peay scored 41 unanswered points after allowing the first seven of the game. Craig has passed for 1,703 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 342 yards and six TDs in eight contests this season.

Phanor posted six tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack in Carson-Newman’s 24-21 victory versus Newberry College. The Naples, Fla., native accounted for tackles for loss in each of the first two quarters and added two tackles for loss with a sack in the fourth quarter, the team’s only sack of the game.

The Eagles’ defense limited Newberry to 5-of-14 on third down and intercepted three passes in the win. Phanor has 15 total tackles with two quarterback hurries this season.

2019 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wanya Moton, UT Martin (Defense)
September 10 – Asher O’Hara, Middle Tennessee (Offense); Rondrow Peebles, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 17 – Jacob Bunch, Maryville College (Offense); Kordell Jackson, Austin Peay (Defense)
September 25 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wesley Porter, University of the South (Defense)
October 2 – JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay (Offense); Darius Williams, Carson-Newman (Defense)
October 9 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Jovante Moffat, Middle Tennessee (Defense)
October 16 – John Bachus III, UT Martin (Offense); TJ Jefferson, UT Martin (Defense)
October 22 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Trenton Cumby, Maryville College (Defense)

MEN’S SOCCER: King’s Delisle named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Ben Delisle earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, netting three goals with one assist in two outings for the Tornado.

The Montreal, Quebec, native scored twice in a victory against Southern Wesleyan, finding the back of the net in the 39th minute on an assist from Carlos Saavedra and adding an unassisted goal in the 48th minute.

The junior had a hand in both scores in a come-from-behind win versus Mount Olive, assisting on Saavedra’s tying goal in the 55th minute. The two players switched roles for the game-winner in the 75th minute, Delisle’s 11th goal of the year to go with three assists in 10 matches.

2019 TSWA MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Ben Siri, Cumberland University
September 10 – Tobias Solem, Carson-Newman
September 17 – Kai Miettinen, Maryville College
September 25 – Ben Delisle, King University
October 2 – Johnny Rakhmonberdiev, Maryville College
October 9 – Sofian Maghouz, Carson-Newman
October 16 – Niccolo Dagnoni, Belmont
October 22 – Ben Delisle, King University

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Maryville’s Reagan garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Shannon Reagan registered Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Soccer weekly honors, posting four goals with one assist in a pair of outings for the Scots.

The Tullahoma, Tenn., native scored twice in the first half versus LaGrange College, in the sixth minute on an assist from Lexi Hill and unassisted in the 25th minute. The senior added another goal from Hill in the 48th minute and the duo hooked up again in the 52nd minute. She assisted on a Alyssa Kral goal in the 20th minute.

Reagan has 19 goals and nine assists in 16 matches this season.

2019 TSWA WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Haley Hopkins, Vanderbilt
September 17 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College
September 25 – Addie Roemershauser, University of the South
October 2 – Taylor Frizen, Maryville College
October 9 – Niki Clements, Belmont
October 16 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College
October 22 – Taylor Frizen, Maryville College

VOLLEYBALL: Maryville’s Bonee named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Meredith Bonee garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week honors, recording a pair of double-doubles in three victories for the Scots.

The Knoxville, Tenn., native collected eight kills, 10 assists and 10 digs in a sweep at Berea College. The sophomore followed that with seven kills, 14 assists and eight digs versus Covenant College and added seven kills, 11 assists and 17 digs at Agnes Scott.

Bonee has 17 double-doubles, including a pair of triple-doubles, this season. She has 234 kills (2.52 per set), 419 assists (4.51 per set) and 287 digs (3.09 per set) this season.

2019 TSWA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Kaela Massey, East Tennessee State
September 10 – Julie Ward, King University
September 17 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis
September 25 – Meredith Bonee, Maryville College
October 2 – Maggie Mathews, Maryville College
October 9 – Meghan Delaney, Union University
October 16 – Marnie Streeter, Carson-Newman
October 22 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis

College players of the week recognized by TSWA

FOOTBALL: Memphis’ Gainwell, Maryville’s Cumby earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis freshman Kenneth Gainwell and Maryville College’s Trenton Cumby were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from October 14-20.

Gainwell became the first player in Division I/FBS since 1997 to record a 200-yard receiving and 100-yard rushing game in the Tigers victory over Tulane. The Yazoo City, Miss., native rushed 18 times for 104 yards and one touchdown and posted nine catches for 203 yards and two TDs. His 307 all-purpose yards ranks third in a single-game in Memphis history.

Gainwell has rushed for 830 yards and eight touchdowns and also leads the Tigers with 440 receiving yards with three TDs this season.

Cumby registered five tackles with 3.0 sacks in Maryville’s 21-13 win against Methodist University. The Cookeville, Tenn., native accounted for one sack in each of the first three quarters and added a pair of tackles in the fourth period. Maryville limited the Monarchs to six total rushing yards and 213 yards of total offense, racking up six total sacks.

Cumby has 26 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks in six games this season.

2019 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wanya Moton, UT Martin (Defense)
September 10 – Asher O’Hara, Middle Tennessee (Offense); Rondrow Peebles, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 17 – Jacob Bunch, Maryville College (Offense); Kordell Jackson, Austin Peay (Defense)
September 25 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wesley Porter, University of the South (Defense)
October 2 – JaVaughn Craig, Austin Peay (Offense); Darius Williams, Carson-Newman (Defense)
October 9 – Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (Offense); Jovante Moffat, Middle Tennessee (Defense)
October 16 – John Bachus III, UT Martin (Offense); TJ Jefferson, UT Martin (Defense)

MEN’S SOCCER: King’s Delisle named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Ben Delisle earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, posting three goals in two matches for the Tornado.

The Montreal, Quebec, native netted two scores versus North Greenville, scoring the first goal of the match in the fifth minute on an assist from Zubair Taylor. The junior collected a second goal against the Crusaders in the 67th minute.

Delisle evened the match versus Chowan University in the 67th minute on an assist from Carlos Saavedra. He has eight goals and two assists in eight matches this season.

2019 TSWA MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Ben Siri, Cumberland University
September 10 – Tobias Solem, Carson-Newman
September 17 – Kai Miettinen, Maryville College
September 25 – Ben Delisle, King University
October 2 – Johnny Rakhmonberdiev, Maryville College
October 9 – Sofian Maghouz, Carson-Newman
October 16 – Niccolo Dagnoni, Belmont

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Maryville’s Frizen garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Taylor Frizen registered Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Soccer weekly honors, registering two goals with an assist in the Scots only match of the week.

The Knoxville, Tenn., native assisted on Shannon Reagan’s goal in the 49th minute, evening the match versus Covenant College. The sophomore put the Scots ahead for good in the 71st minute on an assist from Macy Lindsey and added her second goal in the 77th minute on an assist from Kelly Allen.

Frizen has 10 goals and five assists in 14 matches this season.

2019 TSWA WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Haley Hopkins, Vanderbilt
September 17 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College
September 25 – Addie Roemershauser, University of the South
October 2 – Taylor Frizen, Maryville College
October 9 – Niki Clements, Belmont
October 16 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College

VOLLEYBALL: Memphis’ Flowers named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis junior Hannah Flowers garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week honors, recording 36 kills with seven digs and nine blocks in two victories for the Tigers.

The Wildwood, Mo., native posted a career-high 22 kills while tying his career-best with six blocks in a victory against Connecticut. She followed that with 14 kills in 17 attacks for an .824 attack percentage in a win versus Temple. Flowers added five digs and three blocks against the Owls.

The .824 attack percentage is the second-highest for a match by an AAC player and the highest by a player in a conference match this season. She has 245 kills (3.36 per set), 35 service aces and 44 total blocks in 19 matches this year.

2019 TSWA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Kaela Massey, East Tennessee State
September 10 – Julie Ward, King University
September 17 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis
September 25 – Meredith Bonee, Maryville College
October 2 – Maggie Mathews, Maryville College
October 9 – Meghan Delaney, Union University
October 16 – Marnie Streeter, Carson-Newman