MEN’S SOCCER: Lipscomb’s Sibley garners TSWA Player of the Week accolades
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lipscomb’s Michael Sibley was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week, registering a shutout in net in the Bisons only match of the week.
The London, England, native made three saves while facing nine total shots in a 2-0 win at Florida Atlantic. The senior has allowed just three goals in three outings this season, including a victory over then 10th-ranked St. Louis. Lipscomb is currently ranked 23rd nationally.
2022 TSWA MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
August 30 – Hayes Wood, Lipscomb
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Middle Tennessee’s Lebargy earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Manon Lebargy posted two goals with an assist in two outings to garner Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week accolades.
The Lille, France, native tallied a goal and an assist in the Blue Raiders’ win against Mississippi Valley State, assisting on a score by Cambell Kivisto in the 16th minute and converting a penalty kick in the 22nd minute. The freshman posted the first goal in the club’s 3-1 victory over Austin Peay. It marked her first two goals of the season.
2022 TSWA WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
August 30 – Mackenzie Smith, Chattanooga
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 86 kills and 53 digs with four double-doubles in five outings (all wins) for the Eagles.
The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native, posted 19 kills and 13 digs at Tusculum University and collected 67 kills and 40 digs in four matches over two days in a tournament at USC Aiken.
The senior tallied 14 kills and 12 digs against Auburn Montgomery and netted 14 kills and 10 digs versus USC Aiken. She added 17 kills versus Francis Marion and recorded 22 kills and 12 digs against North Greenville.
2022 TSWA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
August 30 – Julia Wheeler, Carson-Newman
FOOTBALL: Chattanooga’s Ford, Lowery III earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Chattanooga’s Ailym Ford and Reuben Lowery III were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from August 29-September 4.
Ford accounted for 202 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the Mocs’ 31-0 victory against Wofford. The Florence, S.C., native rushed 18 times for 156 yards and two scores, including an 86-yard TD run late in the third quarter, tying for the seventh longest run from scrimmage in UTC history and the longest since a 95-yard scoring run on Sept. 5, 1992.
He added a three-yard touchdown scamper in the first quarter for the opening points of the contest. The junior caught two passes for 46 yards as well. He moved into the Top 10 in rushing in school history with 2,400 yards, posted the 12th 100-yard rushing game of his career and moved into a tie for seventh in career touchdowns with 22.
Lowery III recorded five tackles and returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter for a 17-0 Mocs advantage. The Powder Springs, Ga., native was part of a defense that produced the first shutout in a season opener since 2016 and first shutout against a Division I opponent since 1995.