SSC Athletes of the Week | November 7 - 13, 2022
Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of November 7 - 13, 2022. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.
Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week
Anna Jungjohann / Eckerd / Jr. / MB / Lower Saxony, Germany
Jungjohann gathers Offensive Player of the Week accolades following 3.4 kills per set and a .509 hitting percentage in Eckerd's final three games of the regular season. The German began the week with 18 kills, five blocks, two aces, and two digs in a 3-1 win over Saint Leo. Jungjohann followed with seven kills and an ace in a sweep of Florida Tech. In the regular season finale, a sweep of No. 16 Barry, the junior tallied nine kills, two blocks, and a dig. Jungjohann recorded just five errors in 57 attempts for her .509 hitting percentage this week.
Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
Olivia Aniol / Nova Southeastern / Fr. / MH / Tarpon Springs, Florida
Aniol is awarded Defensive Player of the Week after averaging 1.8 blocks per set in NSU's final three games of the regular season. The Tarpon Springs, Florida native recorded five total blocks and 12 kills in a 3-2 loss to Saint Leo. She followed with eight blocks and four kills in a sweep at Rollins. Lastly, she registered a career-high 10 blocks and added seven kills in a five-set win at Embry-Riddle.
Volleyball Setter of the Week
Krysten Garrison / Eckerd / Sr. / Piedmont, Missouri
Garrison receives a fourth Setter of the Week honor this season following Eckerd's wins against Saint Leo, Florida Tech, and No. 16 Barry to end the year. The Piedmont, Missouri native averaged 10.7 assists over 10 sets while leading the Tritons to a .278 team-hitting percentage. Garrison had 41 assists, nine digs, seven blocks, and five kills in a four-set win against Saint Leo. In a sweep of Florida Tech, she totaled 36 assists, four kills, four aces, and three digs. In the regular season finale, a sweep of No. 16 Barry, the senior tallied 30 assists, 11 digs, two aces, and two kills. The weekly award is the sixth of her career, which places her fourth all-time in Eckerd history.
Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Sean Houpt / Florida Tech / Jr. / Guard / Danville, Illinois
Houpt pulls in Player of the Week accolades following Florida Tech's 2-0 record to open the season. The Danville, Illinois guard scored 42 points as the Panthers took down Benedict (67-59) and Auburn - Montgomery (80-72) at the NCAA South Region Tip-off in Columbia, South Carolina. Houpt totaled his 42 points by shooting 43% from the field (12-28), 90% from the free-throw line (9-10), and 47% from behind the arc (9-19). He averaged 38.5 minutes, 21.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals across the two contests.
Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Hutton Yenor / Rollins / Gr. / Guard / Orlando, Florida
Yenor is named Defensive Player of the Week following his play at the NCAA South Region Tip-off in Columbia, South Carolina. The Orlando native registered three steals and four defensive rebounds in an 85-83 win over Auburn - Montgomery. During a 76-49 loss to Benedict, Yenor tallied five steals, four defensive rebounds, and a blocked shot. Offensively, he provided Rollins with 39 points, five assists, and four offensive rebounds.
Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Sydney Kin / Tampa / Sr. / Forward-Center / Carey, Ohio
Kin takes Player of the Week honors her play at the 2022 South Region Crossover in Tampa. The Carey, Ohio native tallied 14 points, six rebounds, four blocked shots, and two assists as UT won 77-47 against Spring Hill. Kin returned to the floor with a 21-point / 13-rebound double double in a 69-55 victory against West Georgia. Last week, the forward/center totaled 35 points by shooting 87% from the field (13-15) and 90% from the line (9-10). Kin averaged 17.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, and 1.5 assists while playing 57 minutes.
Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Lauryn Vieira / Eckerd College / Jr. / Guard / Haute-Savoie, France
Vieira receives Defensive Player of the Week after leading Eckerd at the South Region Crossover in Valdosta, Georgia. The Haute-Savoie, France native, tallied five steals and three defensive rebounds as the Tritons held No. 22 Valdosta State to 58 points on their home court. Vieira and the Tritons then held West Florida to 28 points. The junior tallied two steals and five defensive rebounds in the victory. Offensively, Vieira scored 12 points, dished 14 assists, and pulled in three offensive rebounds. The weekly award is the second of her career.
Men's Swimmer of the Week
Parker Knollman / Tampa / So. / Edgewood, Kentucky
Knollman is selected as Swimmer of the Week after two individual wins in a dual against Lynn. The Edgewood, Kentucky product won the 100 Back (52.69) and 200 Back (1:55.66). Knollman also swam leadoff in UT's first-place 400 Free Relay team.
Women's Swimmer of the Week
Luna Mertins / Lynn / Sr. / Friedburg, Germany
Mertins is awarded Swimmer of the Week following her performance in a dual meet against Tampa. The Friedberg, Germany native recorded wins in the 100 Fly (56:32), 200 Fly (2:09.34), and 200 IM (2:10.15). Mertins also helped win the 200 medley relay in 1:47.11.
Week-by-Week Winners
2022 SSC Volleyball Award Winners (Offensive; Defensive; Setter)
Aug. 29: Diana Akopova (Barry); Jenna Bishop (ERAU); Krysten Garrison (Eckerd)
Sept. 5: Mackenzie Dufresne (Tampa); Kari Bogen (Florida Tech); Krysten Garrison (Eckerd)
Sept. 12: Diana Akopova (Barry); Claudia Rivera (Tampa); Marija Borcic (Barry)
Sept. 19: Kate Mihacevich (NSU); Beatrice Formilan (FSC); Emily Edwards (Lynn)
Sept. 26: Paige Barash (Lynn); Marin Black (Lynn); Emily Edwards (Lynn)
Oct. 10: Diana Akopova (Barry); Jordan Chessar (NSU); Marija Borcic (Barry)
Oct. 17: Nyla Muskovin (Eckerd); Kari Bogen (Florida Tech); Emily Edwards (Lynn)
Oct. 24: Diana Akopova (Barry); Anna Jungjohann (Eckerd); Krysten Garrison (Eckerd)
Oct. 31: Nadia Lindner (Lynn); Monica Mazzoleni (Lynn); Emily Edwards (Lynn)
Nov. 7:Diana Akopova (Barry); Jenna Bishop (ERAU); Marija Borcic (Barry)
Nov. 14: Anna Jungjohann (Eckerd); Olivia Aniol (NSU); Krysten Garrison (Eckerd)
2022-23 SSC Men's Basketball Award Winners (Player; Defense)
Nov. 7: Jadin Booth (FSC); Dallas Graziani (NSU)
Nov. 14: Sean Houpt (Florida Tech); Hutton Yenor (Rollins)
2022-23 SSC Women's Basketball Award Winners (Player; Defense)
Nov. 14: Sydney Kin (Tampa); Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd)
2022-23 SSC Swimming Award Winners (Men's; Women's)
Sept. 26: Thomas Flower (NSU); Sasha Maslova (NSU)
Oct. 10: Hayden Curley (Tampa); Emily Trieschmann (NSU)
Oct. 17: Thomas Flower (NSU); Emilia Ronningdal (NSU)
Oct. 24: Keith Peristeridis (FSC); Laura Dekoninck (Lynn)
Nov. 7: Luca Alessandrini (NSU); Emily Trieschmann (NSU)
Nov. 14: Parker Knollman (Tampa); Luna Mertins (Lynn)
2022-23 SSC Golf Award Winners (Men's; Women's)
Sept. 19: AJ Ewart (Barry); None
Sept. 26: None; Maria Hoyos (Lynn)
Oct. 10: Will O'Neill (NSU); Amelie Alcantara (Eckerd)
Oct. 17: None; Isabelle Schlick (Lynn)
Oct. 24: Nicolas Quintero (Barry); Sara Ericsson (Lynn)
Oct. 31: None; Olivia Grønborg (NSU)
Nov. 7: Adam Alvarez (FSC); Ellen Andersson (NSU)
Week-by-Week Winners: In Active Sports
2022 SSC Men's Soccer Award Winners (Offensive; Defensive)
Aug. 29: Noah Kvifte (Saint Leo); Ricardo Ceballos (Saint Leo)
Sept. 5: Henri Tophoven (FSC); Guillermo Falo (PBA)
Sept. 12: Georgios Koliniatis (Rollins); Maximillian Obermeier (Rollins)
Sept. 19: Daniel Schaal (Barry); Lynden Dawson (Eckerd)
Sept. 26: Henri Tophoven (FSC); Luis Tovar Romero (Florida Tech)
Oct. 10: Henri Tophoven (FSC); None
Oct. 17: Jack Edwards (Florida Tech); Luis Tovar Romero (Florida Tech)
Oct. 24: Michael Knoetzinger (Lynn); AJ Pearce (FSC)
Oct. 31: Nazar Tsaruk (Rollins); Joeran Osland (Florida Tech)
2022 SSC Women's Soccer Award Winners (Offensive; Defensive)
Aug. 29: Marie Myhrvold Seim (ERAU); Elena Beasley (Rollins)
Sept. 5: Katherine Hostage (Tampa); Maria Sanchez Recuero (Florida Tech)
Sept. 12: Marie Myhrvold Seim (ERAU); Zoe Brasher (Eckerd)
Sept. 19: Marie Myhrvold Seim (ERAU); Stefane Rosa (NSU)
Sept. 26: Luana Grabias (NSU); Jenny Staten (FSC)
Oct. 10: Anniina Sankoh (Lynn); Stefane Rosa (NSU)
Oct. 17: Luana Grabias (NSU); Stefane Rosa (NSU)
Oct. 24: Caitlyn Lowrey (FSC); Jenny Staten (FSC)
Oct. 31: Alexia Spencer (Saint Leo); Emily Parrott (Barry)
2022 SSC Cross Country Award Winners (Men's; Women's)
Aug. 29: Joseph Salerno (NSU); Kamila Soja (NSU)
Sept. 5: George Alexander (Tampa); Hannah Capel (Tampa)
Sept. 12: Paul Kraemer (ERAU); Anna Miller (ERAU)
Sept. 19: Paul Kraemer (ERAU); Madelyn Rodriguez (PBA)
Sept. 26: Paul Kraemer (ERAU); Paige Patterson (Saint Leo)
Oct. 10: Paul Kraemer (ERAU); Kamila Soja (NSU)
Oct. 17: Seth Augustynowski (FSC); Blair Vignes (Lynn)
Oct. 24: Paul Kraemer (ERAU); Madelyn Rodriguez (PBA)
LINK: SSC Player of the Week Database