Union's Boykin, Middle Tennessee's Hayes earn TSWA weekly honors

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Boykin earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Tyree Boykin was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 30.5 points in a pair of road wins for the Bulldogs.

The Clarksville, Tenn., native connected on 11-of-21 shots with six 3-pointers and made 5-for-7 at the foul line in a one-point victory at West Georgia, finishing with 33 points. The sophomore guard followed that with 28 points and four rebounds at Shorter University, hitting 8-of-15 overall from the field with six more triples and 6-for-7 at the foul line.

Boykin is averaging 20.3 points and 3.1 boards while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range in 20 contests 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
December 10 – Ty Parks, Union University
December 18 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 8 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 14 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis
January 21 – Tyree Boykin, Union University
January 28 – Ahsan Asadullah, Lipscomb

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Hayes named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Aislynn Hayes garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, posting 24.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in two victories for the Blue Raiders.

The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native collected a then season-high 24 points, six boards, four assists and two steals while playing all 40 minutes against UTEP, making 5-of-11 shots from the field with a pair of 3-pointers and 12-for-16 at the foul line. The freshman then registered a season-best 25 points versus UT-San Antonio, making 10-of-22 shots overall.

Hayes is averaging 13.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game this season for the Blue Raiders. She has scored 20-plus points in six outings and netted double figures 15 times in 22 contests this year.

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
December 10 – Deandra Luna, Bryan College
December 18 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 8 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 14 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
January 21 – Kesha Brady, Tennessee Tech
January 28 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont

Lipscomb's Asadullah, Belmont's Harmeyer garner TSWA accolades

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Lipscomb’s Asadullah earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lipscomb’s Ahsan Asadullah was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 21.5 points, 14.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists in two contests for the Bison.

The Atlanta, Ga., native opened the week with 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a four-point loss to Jacksonville, hitting 8-of-20 shots overall and 4-for-6 at the foul line. He added one steal and two blocks against the Dolphins.

The sophomore connected on 10-of-23 shots, registering 23 points with a career-high 18 boards and eight assists along with three steals versus North Florida. Asadullah has scored 20-plus points in five of his last seven games and has recorded seven double-doubles this year. As a center, he ranks third in the Atlantic Sun Conference in total assists.

He is averaging 16.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 20 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
December 3 – Nick Muszynski, Belmont
December 10 – Ty Parks, Union University
December 18 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 8 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 14 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis
January 21 – Tyree Boykin, Union University

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Harmeyer named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Ellie Harmeyer garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, averaging 24.0 points and 17.5 rebounds in a pair of wins for the Bruins.

The Kenosha, Wis., native netted 26 points with 18 rebounds at Murray State, hitting 8-of-14 shots overall with a pair of 3-pointers. She made 8-for-10 at the foul line and added three assists and one block.

Harmeyer collected the winning layup with 1.4 seconds remaining in a win at Austin Peay, finishing with 22 points and 17 boards. The senior connected on 6-of-15 shots and hit all 10 foul shots versus the Govs.

She is averaging 17.9 points and 11.5 rebounds in 19 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
December 10 – Deandra Luna, Bryan College
December 18 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 8 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 14 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
January 21 – Kesha Brady, Tennessee Tech

Union's Boykin, Tech's Brady earn TSWA weekly awards

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Boykin earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Tyree Boykin was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 25.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in two road victories for the Bulldogs.

The Clarksville, Tenn., native made 8-of-13 shots overall with four 3-pointers and four rebounds in a road win at Delta State. The sophomore guard followed that with 29 points, three boards and three assists at Mississippi College, connecting on 10-of-17 shots from the field, including 8-for-10 from behind the arc.

Boykin is averaging 18.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in 16 contests 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
December 10 – Ty Parks, Union University
December 18 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 8 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 14 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Tech’s Brady named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech’s Kesha Brady garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, registering 24.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in two road wins for the Golden Eagles.

The Smyrna, Tenn., native netted 28 points with four rebounds and three assists in a road victory at SIU Edwardsville, hitting 10-of-16 shots overall with four 3-pointers. The junior guard recorded 20 points, five boards and five assists at Eastern Illinois, adding four more triples and 8-of-9 at the foul line.

Brady is averaging 15.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 17 games this season for Tech.

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
December 10 – Deandra Luna, Bryan College
December 18 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 8 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 14 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman

Girls soccer all-state accolades announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state teams in girls soccer for all classes on Wednesday for the 2019 season. Twelve players were selected for each classification.

Class AAA
GK: Kate Devine, Brentwood, Sr.
GK: Kalah Hoard, Bartlett, Sr.
D: Molly Rose, Germantown Houston, Jr.
D: Amy Rasmussen, Soddy Daisy, Sr.
D: Sabrina White, Stewarts Creek, Jr.
MF: Reyna Coston, Maryville, Sr.
MF: Haley Hannah, Brentwood, So.
MF: Tori Case, Ravenwood, Sr.
F: Morgan Greene, Brentwood, Sr.
F: Delaney Mitchell, Stewarts Creek, Jr.
F: Maddie Eskin, Germantown Houston, Sr.
F: Holly Stalls, Collierville, Sr.

Class AA
GK: Ashton Blair, Knox Central, Sr.
GK: Sadie Nelson, South Gibson, Jr.
D: Kenly Wilhoit, Greenville, Sr.
D: Jessica Dunavant, East Hamilton, Sr.
D: Trystan Wepking, Nolensville, Sr.
MF: Macy Vermillion, Greeneville, Jr.
MF: Claire Maxon, Chester County, Sr.
MF: Aly Goodman, South Gibson, Sr.
F: Ella Chesney, Central Magnet, Jr.
F: Keeley Carter, Macon County, Sr.
F: Delana Debusk, Greeneville, So.
F: Julia Duncan, Tullahoma, Sr.

Class A
GK: Daycee Weeks, Cosby, Jr.
GK: Riley McDonald, Alcoa, Sr.
D: Marci Merrill, Chuckey-Doak, Fr.
D: Haleigh Ward, Signal Mountain, Jr.
MF: Josi Greene, Peabody, Sr.
MF: McKinna Murr, Alcoa, Jr.
MF: Meredith Nye, Madison Academic, Sr.
MF: Lucy Calhoun, Signal Mountain, Sr.
F: Anne Carithers, Westview, Sr.
F: Leah Murray, Cosby, Jr.
F: Kallie Martindale, Adamsville, Jr.
F: Camilla Mincey, Signal Mountain, Jr.

Division II
GK: Allison Luckhardt, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
GK: Anna Nichols, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
D: Grace Hudson, University School of Jackson, Sr.
D: Sylvie Keck, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
MF: Kennedy Price, Battle Ground Academy, So.
MF: Kennedy Ball, Girls Preparatory School, Fr.
MF: Sydney Ham, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
MF: Skylar Garner, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
F: Morgan English, University School of Jackson, Fr.
F: Ashley Grant, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.
F: Caroline Betts, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.
F: Maddie Bishop, St. George’s, Sr.

Memphis' Achiuwa, Carson-Newman's Marosites honored by TSWA

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, averaging 22.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 4.5 blocks with a pair of double-doubles for the Tigers.

The Queens, N.Y., native made 8-of-11 shots and 6-for-10 at the foul line, netting 22 points with 12 boards and four blocks at Wichita State. He followed that with 22 points, 11 caroms and five blocks at South Florida, connecting on 9-of-12 shots overall.

Achiuwa is averaging 15.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 16 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
November 26 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis
December 3 – Nick Muszynski, Belmont
December 10 – Ty Parks, Union University
December 18 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 8 – 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 20.5 points and 12.0 rebounds while posting a pair of doubles-doubles for the Eagles.

The Elizabethton, Tenn., native hit 9-of-14 shots with a pair of 3-pointers, finishing with 24 points, 13 boards and three assists in a victory at Lenoir-Rhyne. The senior added two more triples and collected 17 points, 11 rebounds and five steals against Queens University.

Marosites is averaging 19.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in 14 contests this year for the Eagles.

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
December 10 – Deandra Luna, Bryan College
December 18 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 8 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont