Skidmore College sophomore guard Edvinas Rupkus averaged 30.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in a 2-0 week for the Thoroughbreds.
Liberty League announces weekly award winners for Dec. 5
The Liberty League announced that 18 student-athletes in seven different sports have been recognized for outstanding play during the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 4. Skidmore College sophomore guard Edvinas Rupkus, who earned Performer of the Week honors in men's basketball, averaged 30.0 points and 8.0 rebounds while shooting 18-for-24 (75 percent) from the floor in a 2-0 week for the Thoroughbreds. He scored 34 points in a 96-84 win over The College of New Jersey, helping Skidmore improve to 5-1 on the season.
The Liberty League performers of the week for Dec. 5:
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Performer of the Week: Edvinas Rupkus, Skidmore
Rookie of the Week: Tucker Lescoe, Hobart
Honor Roll: Deshon Burgess, Union; Colin Dougherty, Hobart; Derek Hart, Clarkson; A.J. Horde, RIT; Jonathan Luster, RPI; Riley Naclerio, St. Lawrence
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Performer of the Week: Tara Lynch, RIT
Rookie of the Week: Ines Ortea, RPI
Honor Roll: Kelly Donnelly, Skidmore; Gabrielle Eure, William Smith; Shaina Iton, RPI
MEN’S SQUASH
Performer of the Week: Tomotaka Endo, Rochester
Rookie of the Week: Ricardo Lopez, Rochester
MEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimmer of the Week: John Enquist, Union
Diver of the Week: Matt Mintz, Union
Rookie of the Week: Eric Sonheim, Rochester
WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimmer of the Week: Jessica Sauve, RPI
Diver of the Week: Danielle Neu, Rochester
Rookie of the Week: Monica Jackson, Rochester
MEN'S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
Track Performer of the Week: Jason Hall, RPI
Field Performer of the Week: Connor Pease, St. Lawrence
Rookie of the Week: Dale Kelly, RPI
Honor Roll: Connor Fulk, St. Lawrence; Myles Garner, RIT
WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
Track Performer of the Week: Monica Mazur, RPI
Field Performer of the Week: Jess Calzolari, RIT
Rookie of the Week: Laura Gardner, St. Lawrence
Honor Roll: Marissa Dispenza, RIT; Molly Lennon, St. Lawrence; Melinda Wilson, RPI