Union's Parks, Bryan's Luna garner TSWA Player of the Week accolades

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Parks earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Ty Parks was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in two wins for the Bulldogs.

The Pocahontas, Tenn., native collected 14 points and five rebounds with three 3-pointers in a victory over Fisk University. The sophomore guard followed that with 26 points, 11 boards and three assists in a win over McKendree University, hitting 9-of-14 shots overall and 6-for-7 at the foul line.

Parks is averaging 13.2 points and 6.3 rebounds in nine games this season for Union.

2019-20 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jordan Floyd, King University
November 19 – Adam Kunkel, Belmont
November 26 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis
December 3 – Nick Muszynski, Belmont

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Bryan’s Luna named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bryan College’s Deandra Luna garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, averaging 26.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists in two wins for the Lions.

The Sparta, Tenn., native registered 12 points, four rebounds and nine assists in a conference victory at Brenau University. The junior guard exploded in a road win over Milligan College, netting 41 points with six boards and three assists. She made 15-of-21 shots overall and 7-for-10 from 3-point range for the third most points in a single game in program history.

Luna is averaging 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists through 11 games this season. 

2019-20 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jaelencia Williams, Union University
November 19 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 26 – Charity Savage, Middle Tennessee
December 3 – Anastasia Hayes, Middle Tennessee

Belmont's Muszynski, Middle Tennessee's Hayes honored by TSWA

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Muszynski earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Nick Muszynski was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 25.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in a pair of contests for the Bruins.

The Pickerington, Ohio, native connected on 13-of-18 shots from the field and finished with 30 points, seven boards and four blocks at Eastern Washington. He followed that with a game-high 20 points on 9-of-16 shooting, including 13 points in the second half, along with eight rebounds in a victory at Middle Tennessee.

Muszynski is posting 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game through eight contests this season.

2019-20 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jordan Floyd, King University
November 19 – Adam Kunkel, Belmont
November 26 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Hayes named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Anastasia Hayes garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, recording 17.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists along with a pair of 20-point outings in three games for the Blue Raiders.

The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native posted 11 points and five assists in Middle Tennessee’s win against Auburn. The sophomore collected 20 points and five boards against 21st-ranked Gonzaga and ended the three-day event in Estero, Fla., with 20 points on 8-of-18 shooting with four rebounds in a one-point loss to Arizona State.

Hayes netted 13 of her 20 points versus ASU in the second half, helping the Blue Raiders to a one-point lead with a minute to play. She is averaging 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in eight games this season.

2019-20 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jaelencia Williams, Union University
November 19 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 26 – Charity Savage, Middle Tennessee

TSWA announces college players of the week - Nov. 26

FOOTBALL: Tennessee’s Guarantano, Carson-Newman’s Peebles earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s Jarrett Guarantano and Carson-Newman’s Rondrow Peebles were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from November 17-23.

Guarantano completed 23-of-40 passes for a career-best 415 yards and two touchdowns. Seven receivers caught passes in the win at Missouri, including three players with 100-plus yards for the first time in program history. He moved into eighth on the all-time passing list with the Vols with 4,721 yards, surpassing UT assistant coach Tee Martin.

Guarantano has completed 61 percent of his throws for 1,817 yards and 15 touchdowns in 11 games this season.

Peebles posted eight tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks in a 17-9 win at 11th-ranked Bowie State in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Knoxville, Tenn., native helped the Eagles’ defense hold BSU to 0-for-5 in the red zone, forcing a pair of turnovers, along with a season-low in points. He collected two sacks and another tackle for loss in the fourth quarter.

The Eagles halted Bowie State's 11-game winning streak overall and its nine-game home winning streak. Carson-Newman ended a four-game road playoff losing streak and a four-game road losing streak to ranked teams. Bowie State was the highest ranked team the Eagles have beaten since defeating No. 5 North Alabama in the playoffs in 2009.  That contest represents one of now three road playoff victories for Carson-Newman since moving to Division II. 

Peebles leads the Eagles with 86 total tackles, 18.0 tackles for loss and 9.0 sacks while adding four quarterback hurries.

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)
November 19 – Brady White, Memphis (Offense); Trayzel Jureidini-Wyche, Carson-Newman (Defense)

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Memphis’ Achiuwa earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis freshman Precious Achiuwa was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, registering 20.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in two victories for the Tigers.

The Queens, N.Y., native posted 16 points and 12 boards versus Little Rock, hitting 6-of-13 shots while adding two assists and two steals. He netted 13 of his 16 points and grabbed nine of his 12 caroms after halftime against the Trojans.

Achiuwa collected a season-best 25 points with 11 rebounds and three steals versus Ole Miss, tallying nine points in a 19-8 spurt to begin the second half. He is averaging 15.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in six games this season for Memphis.

2019-20 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jordan Floyd, King University
November 19 – Adam Kunkel, Belmont

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Savage named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Charity Savage garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, averaging 12.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in two wins for the Blue Raiders.

The Memphis, Tenn., native recorded 18 points and 10 boards against Tennessee Tech, hitting 7-of-12 shots and 3-for-6 at the foul line. The senior followed that with seven points, 13 rebounds and three assists versus Furman, becoming the first player in program history to record double-figure rebounds in five consecutive games to begin the season.

Savage is averaging 10.2 points and 11.2 rebounds per game through five contests this season.

2019-20 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jaelencia Williams, Union University
November 19 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman

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.