The Liberty League announced that 10 student-athletes in four different sports have been recognized for outstanding play for the period of Dec. 15 to Jan. 4. Union College senior Jelena Perovic, the Performer of the Week in women's basketball, averaged 13.3 points and 9.7 rebounds to lead the Garnet Chargers to a 2-1 record. Perovic led all players with 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead Union to a 69-60 win over RIT to start off the 2026 portion of the schedule on Saturday, hitting hitting 8-of-14 shots from the field. She had 10 points and seven boards in the second half, in which the Garnet Chargers outscored the Tigers by nine points to pull away.
The Liberty League performers of the week for Jan. 5:
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Performer of the Week: Adam Dudzinski, St. Lawrence
Rookie of the Week: Jacob Gooden, Skidmore
Honor Roll: Braeden Burns, Clarkson; Shea Fitzgerald, Vassar; Jack Plesser, Union; Aidan Roy, Skidmore; PJ Scalisi, RPI
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Performer of the Week: Jelena Perovic, Union
Rookie of the Week: Lindsey Shoulders, Vassar
Honor Roll: Sara Hastie, Skidmore; Giana Lobozzo, William Smith; Sierra McDermed, Vassar; Norah Niesz, St. Lawrence; Siena Smith, RPI
MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimmer of the Week: Drew Hill, Union
Diver of the Week: Cole Pierson, Union
Rookie of the Week: Troy Luley, Union
WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimmer of the Week: Chloe Matthews, Union
Diver of the Week: Maggie Clifford, Union
Rookie of the Week: Cate Kavanaugh, Union