Collegian Athletes of the Week

Kenny Elkind Baseball Folsom (Pa.) OF/RHP Freshman

This week Elkind became the second Explorer ever to be honored as the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week. It was much deserved: in his second collegiate start, Elkind helped the team to its first shutout of the season on Friday, March 24 against Dayton (6 IP, 2 H, 6 K). He also went 5-15 at the plate in four games, compiling three RBIs in the process.

Male Honorable Mention: After a rocky start to the season, junior Gerard Breslin showed great poise this past weekend against Dayton. He converted two saves, pitching five innings, while striking five and allowing only three hits.

Emily Bonczek Lacrosse Henrietta (N.Y.) Attack Sophomore

The player of the week last week, Bonczek was dominant once again for the Explorers this past weekend. She turned in yet another great performance in the team’s tight 17-16 victory over Monmouth University on Sunday, March 26. She tallied a total of six points on one assist and a game-high five goals.

Female Honorable Mention: Although sophomore softball player Michelle Sullivan only batted .250 (4-16) this past week, she did keep her six-game hitting streak alive. She also had a key pick off in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over George Washington.