TROY, N.Y. – Skidmore College men's basketball senior
Aidan Roy was selected as the Liberty League Performer of the Week, and first-year
Linnea Kropp repeated as Diver of the Week for the week ending Nov. 8. Additionally, three others were recognized on the Honor Roll:
Sabrina Reed (women's swimming & diving),
Jaz Liotta (men's swimming & diving),
Natalie Pedersen (volleyball).
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Aidan Roy (#2, Sr., G, Mamaroneck, New York) – Liberty League Men's Basketball Performer of the Week
Senior
Aidan Roy scored a game-high 19 points to lead Skidmore to an 87-65 road victory over Plattsburgh State in its season opener. Roy shot an efficient 7-of-12 (58.3 percent) from the field, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range, while adding four rebounds, two assists and a block. He helped spark a pivotal 19-6 first-half run that put the Thoroughbreds ahead for good.
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Linnea Kropp (Fr., Denver, Colorado) – Liberty League Women's Diver of the Week
Skidmore first-year
Linnea Kropp swept both diving events in Skidmore's 162-129 victory at Vassar, winning the 1-meter (246.50) and 3-meter (263.70). Her six-dive 3-meter score shattered a 21-year-old program record set in 2005, marking her second school record in as many weekends.
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Sabrina Reed (Sr., Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey) – Liberty League Women's Swimming & Diving Honor Roll
Senior
Sabrina Reed swept the distance freestyle events in Skidmore's 162-129 win at Vassar, capturing the 1,000 free in 11:16.01 and the 500 free in 5:31.59. Reed won the 1,000 by 13.75 seconds and the 500 by 8.71 seconds, helping the Thoroughbreds improve to 4-0.
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Jaz Liotta (So., Bethel, Connecticut) - Liberty League Men's Swimming & Diving Honor Roll
Sophomore
Jaz Liotta earned two individual victories in Skidmore's 165-115 road win at Vassar, winning the 200 breaststroke (2:14.23) and 400 IM (4:22.66). His 400 IM victory came by just eight-hundredths of a second over Vassar's Jack Jung (4:22.74). Liotta also finished second in the 100 breaststroke (1:01.62).
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Natalie Pedersen (#7, Jr., OH, Rochester, New York) - Liberty League Volleyball Honor Roll
Natalie Pedersen led Skidmore to a five-set road victory over Clark University, posting a match-high 18 kills on 30 attempts with just three errors for an outstanding .500 hitting percentage. She added one service ace, two block assists and four digs, finishing with a team-high 20 points in the 25-17, 22-25, 18-25, 25-13, 15-12 victory.
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Liberty League Performer of the Week selections – November 9
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Performer of the Week: Aidan Roy, Skidmore
Rookie of the Week: Liam Dyer, Bard
Honor Roll: Steve DeRegis, Clarkson; Allen Mordi, Hobart; Billy Feeks, RPI
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Performer of the Week: Kennedy Farrell, Bard
Honor Roll: Ava Lobozzo, William Smith; Ryley Tate-Padian, Union
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FIELD HOCKEY
Offensive Performer of the Week: Rowan Dapson, Union
Defensive Performer of the Week: Tess Parker, Union
Rookie of the Week: Nadia Michienzi, Union
Honor Roll:Â Val Palmiotti, RPI; Ryan Spagnolo, RPI
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FOOTBALL
Offensive Performer of the Week: Grayson Hunter, RPI
Defensive Performer of the Week: Luke Robillard, St. Lawrence
Special Teams Performer of the Week: Jack Finnegan, St. Lawrence
Rookie of the Week: Hector Lopez, Hobart
Honor Roll: Jack Diggins, Rochester; Jake Green, Ithaca; Owen McNulty, Hobart; P.J. Poknis, RPI; E.J. Taylor, Hobart; Hunter Vos, Hobart; Caleb Wandell, Ithaca
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MEN'S SOCCER
Offensive Performer of the Week: Zapp Hotz, Vassar
Defensive Performer of the Week: Jacob Raphan, Vassar
Honor Roll: Baker Diaz, St. Lawrence; Kenneth Mejia Lopez, St. Lawrence
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WOMEN'S SOCCER
Offensive Performer of the Week: Gianna Panarelli, Vassar
Defensive Performer of the Week: Cecelia Wager, Vassar
Honor Roll: Maya Koster, Union; Kristin Middaugh, William Smith
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MEN'S SQUASH
Performer of the Week: Mina Wasseem, St. Lawrence
Rookie of the Week: Peter Kennedy, Vassar
Honor Roll: Gabriel Lugo, Vassar
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WOMEN'S SQUASH
Performer of the Week: Angel Otshabeng, St. Lawrence
Rookie of the Week: Kimberly Montesinos, Bard
Honor Roll: Hope Fireison, Vassar
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MEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimmer of the Week: Griffin Tomsheck, RIT
Diver of the Week: Luke Albanese, RIT
Rookie of the Week: Arya Nimbalkar, RIT
Honor Roll: Spencer Alderson, Ithaca; Gavin Cibelli, Clarkson; Troy Luley, Union;
Jaz Liotta, Skidmore; Endry Paulino Lora, Hobart; Evan Paneras, Clarkson; Mason Zottola, St. Lawrence
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WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimmer of the Week: Taryn Hickey, RIT
Diver of the Week: Linnea Kropp, Skidmore
Rookie of the Week: Penelope English, Ithaca
Honor Roll: Fiona Garfield, William Smith; Sydney Koehler, Ithaca; Anna Little, Vassar; Chloe Matthews, Union; Mackenzie Morus, William Smith; Gwen Petrie, RIT; Emily Provost, Ithaca; Carlyn Rapoport, St. Lawrence;
Sabrina Reed, Skidmore
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VOLLEYBALL
Performer of the Week: Bridget Gammons, St. LawrenceÂ
Rookie of the Week: Layla Parker, RIT
Honor Roll: Cassidy Breuer, William Smith; Maura McAusland, Vassar; Arielle Newsome, William Smith;
Natalie Pedersen, Skidmore; Ainslie Reimer, Clarkson; Wesley Slavin, Ithaca; Anna Wasula, RIT
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State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Athletes of the Week selections – November 9:
Athlete of the week: Owen Watson, Potsdam
Goaltender of the Week: Luciano Chinappi, Potsdam
Rookie of the Week: Sacha Trudel, Canton