VOLLEYBALL: Carson-Newman’s Wheeler named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Julia Wheeler earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week honors, registering 33 kills and 17 digs with one double-double in two matches for the Eagles.
The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native posted 20 kills and six digs at Wingate University, committing just four errors in 56 total attacks. The senior accounted for 13 kills and 11 digs in a sweep at Coker University. Wheeler has 336 kills (4.54 per set) along with 212 digs (2.86 per set) in 21 outings this season.
2022 TSWA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
August 30 – Julia Wheeler, Carson-Newman
September 6 – Julia Wheeler, Carson-Newman
September 13 – Taylor Eisert, Middle Tennessee
September 20 – Katie Harless, King University
September 27 – Jordan Vick, Union University
October 4 – Kristen Clemons, Belmont
October 11 – Ellie Buffler, Trevecca Nazarene
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Belmont’s Firsdon named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Leah Firsdon posted a pair of goals in two matches to garner Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week accolades.
The Dayton, Ohio, native recorded both of her team’s goals in a 2-1 victory over Evansville, the first one on a header in the 54th minute to open the scoring. Less than nine minutes later the sophomore found the back of the net again for the game-winner. Firsdon is tied for the team lead with three goals this season in 11 outings.
2022 TSWA WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
August 30 – Mackenzie Smith, Chattanooga
September 6 – Manon Lebargy, Middle Tennessee
September 13 – Veronica Roach, King University
September 20 – Sydney Duncan, Carson-Newman
September 27 – Delayna Holman, Trevecca Nazarene
October 4 – Kelli Beiler, Lipscomb
October 11 – Rylee Iorio, Union University
FOOTBALL: Tennessee’s Hyatt, Carson-Newman’s Lee earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s Jalin Hyatt and Carson-Newman’s Frank Lee were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from October 10-16.
Hyatt caught six passes for 207 yards and five touchdowns, breaking the UT single-game record and tying the SEC mark for receiving TDs in a game against Alabama. He was the first player to register three or more touchdowns and 100 receiving yards against Alabama in the Nick Saban era. He also was the first FBS player with five or more receiving touchdowns against an AP Top 5 team since N.C. State's Terry Holt did so at No. 3 Florida State on Nov. 8, 1997. Hyatt has 33 catches for 595 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
Lee posted five total tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks along with a pass breakup in a shutout against Erskine College, the first home shutout for the Eagles since 2006. The Orangeburg, S.C., native helped limit the Fleet to 214 yards of total offense with six 3-and-outs and 12 possessions of five plays or less. Lee has posted 24 tackles with 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks in seven games this season.
2022 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 6 – Ailym Ford, Chattanooga (Offense); Reuben Lowery III, Chattanooga (Defense)
September 13 – Preston Hutchinson, Chattanooga (Offense); Quindarius Dunnigan, Middle Tennessee (Defense)
September 20 – Preston Hutchinson, Chattanooga (Offense); Ty Boeck, Chattanooga (Defense)
September 27 – Chase Cunningham, Middle Tennessee (Offense); Zaylin Wood, Middle Tennessee (Defense)
October 4 – Ailym Ford, Chattanooga (Offense); Jay Person, Chattanooga (Defense)