Xavier University Athletics
Xavier Athletics Celebrates Fifth Annual XSPYS
04.19.20 | Athletic Department, All For One Fund
Xavier hosted the event via Twitter on Sunday night
CINCINNATI – Xavier Athletics celebrated the year in Musketeer sports on Sunday night, when the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the fifth annual XSPYS. The event was held on Twitter via @Xavier_SAAC.
Xavier student-athletes voted on a number of categories, on and off the playing field, ranging from Best Play to Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Lauren Hanlon was named Comeback Athlete of the Year after returning from an injury that limited her to only two matches from 2017-18. She led the volleyball team in kills (255) last season, while ranking third in blocks (65).
Maddie Thiss (Women's Soccer) was named Female Rookie of the Year after helping the Musketeers capture the program's first BIG EAST Championship, while advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The defender helped the Musketeers post a 0.71 goals against average with 12 shutouts.
Andrew Martin (Men's Swimming) was named Male Rookie of the Year after helping the Musketeers capture their second consecutive BIG EAST Championship. He earned medals in four events, highlighted by a gold medal in the one-mile freestyle.
Samantha Dewey was named Female Athlete of the Year for the second straight year. She led the women's soccer team in points (13 goals, four assists) as the Musketeers posted the most historic season in program history. Women's soccer claimed Team of the Year honors after posting a 17-4-2 overall record, while capturing the program's first BIG EAST Championship. The Musketeers also advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history.
Samson Sergi (Men's Soccer) was named the Male Athlete of the Year. He earned All-BIG EAST First Team honors after scoring a conference-leading 10 goals last season. He finished his career with 29 goals - ranking fourth in program history - and was named to the 2019 Academic All-America® Division I men's soccer team.
Mikayla Fitzpatrick (Women's Golf) earned the Musketeer Medal of Honor, chosen by Vice President for Administration and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher, along with baseball's Natale Monastra. The Musketeer Magis Award went to Toni Bizzarro from women's soccer.
The Community Service Award went to Riece Drew (Women's Swimming) and Jason Carter (Men's Basketball). The two paired up to raise nearly $14,000 for the Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati, highlighting SAAC's service efforts during the 2019-20 academic year.
Several multimedia awards were handed out as well, including 'Best Play' for women's soccer's goal in the BIG EAST Tournament by Brooke Sroka. 'Best Celebration Shot' went to men's swimming after capturing the BIG EAST Championship and 'Best Action Shot' went to Sean Wilson (Men's Soccer).
Faculty members Scott Beck and Leslie Prosak-Beres were also chosen to be honored by Xavier's student-athletes for their contributions to the department.
Best Play - Women's Soccer, Brooke Sroka Goal
Best Celebration Shot - Men's Swimming
Best Action Shot - Sean Wilson (Men's Soccer)
Most Awkward Face Action Photo - Tyrique Jones (Men's Basketball)
TikTok Challenge - Women's Soccer
SAAC X-Games Team Point Champion - Volleyball
Faculty Appreciation - Scott Beck and Leslie Prosak-Beres
Community Service Award - Riece Drew (Women's Swimming) and Jason Carter (Men's Basketball)
Female Rookie of the Year - Maddie Thiss (Women's Soccer)
Male Rookie of the Year - Andrew Martin (Men's Swimming)
Comeback Player of the Year - Lauren Hanlon (Volleyball)
Female Athlete of the Year - Samantha Dewey (Women's Soccer)
Male Athlete of the Year - Samson Sergi (Men's Soccer)
Team of the Year - Women's Soccer
Musketeer Magis - Toni Bizzarro (Women's Soccer)
Musketeer Medal of Honor - Mikayla Fitzpatrick (Women's Golf) and Natale Monastra (Baseball)
Xavier student-athletes voted on a number of categories, on and off the playing field, ranging from Best Play to Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Lauren Hanlon was named Comeback Athlete of the Year after returning from an injury that limited her to only two matches from 2017-18. She led the volleyball team in kills (255) last season, while ranking third in blocks (65).
Maddie Thiss (Women's Soccer) was named Female Rookie of the Year after helping the Musketeers capture the program's first BIG EAST Championship, while advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The defender helped the Musketeers post a 0.71 goals against average with 12 shutouts.
Andrew Martin (Men's Swimming) was named Male Rookie of the Year after helping the Musketeers capture their second consecutive BIG EAST Championship. He earned medals in four events, highlighted by a gold medal in the one-mile freestyle.
Samantha Dewey was named Female Athlete of the Year for the second straight year. She led the women's soccer team in points (13 goals, four assists) as the Musketeers posted the most historic season in program history. Women's soccer claimed Team of the Year honors after posting a 17-4-2 overall record, while capturing the program's first BIG EAST Championship. The Musketeers also advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history.
Samson Sergi (Men's Soccer) was named the Male Athlete of the Year. He earned All-BIG EAST First Team honors after scoring a conference-leading 10 goals last season. He finished his career with 29 goals - ranking fourth in program history - and was named to the 2019 Academic All-America® Division I men's soccer team.
Mikayla Fitzpatrick (Women's Golf) earned the Musketeer Medal of Honor, chosen by Vice President for Administration and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher, along with baseball's Natale Monastra. The Musketeer Magis Award went to Toni Bizzarro from women's soccer.
The Community Service Award went to Riece Drew (Women's Swimming) and Jason Carter (Men's Basketball). The two paired up to raise nearly $14,000 for the Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati, highlighting SAAC's service efforts during the 2019-20 academic year.
Several multimedia awards were handed out as well, including 'Best Play' for women's soccer's goal in the BIG EAST Tournament by Brooke Sroka. 'Best Celebration Shot' went to men's swimming after capturing the BIG EAST Championship and 'Best Action Shot' went to Sean Wilson (Men's Soccer).
Faculty members Scott Beck and Leslie Prosak-Beres were also chosen to be honored by Xavier's student-athletes for their contributions to the department.
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2020 AWARD WINNERS |
Best Play - Women's Soccer, Brooke Sroka Goal
Best Celebration Shot - Men's Swimming
Best Action Shot - Sean Wilson (Men's Soccer)
Most Awkward Face Action Photo - Tyrique Jones (Men's Basketball)
TikTok Challenge - Women's Soccer
SAAC X-Games Team Point Champion - Volleyball
Faculty Appreciation - Scott Beck and Leslie Prosak-Beres
Community Service Award - Riece Drew (Women's Swimming) and Jason Carter (Men's Basketball)
Female Rookie of the Year - Maddie Thiss (Women's Soccer)
Male Rookie of the Year - Andrew Martin (Men's Swimming)
Comeback Player of the Year - Lauren Hanlon (Volleyball)
Female Athlete of the Year - Samantha Dewey (Women's Soccer)
Male Athlete of the Year - Samson Sergi (Men's Soccer)
Team of the Year - Women's Soccer
Musketeer Magis - Toni Bizzarro (Women's Soccer)
Musketeer Medal of Honor - Mikayla Fitzpatrick (Women's Golf) and Natale Monastra (Baseball)
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TWITTER MOMENT - #XSPYS2020 |
⚡️ "2020 XSPYS"
— Xavier SAAC (@Xavier_SAAC) April 20, 2020
Relive the #XSPYS2020!
Shout out to our amazing student-athletes for their hard work on and off the field this season! #LetsGoXhttps://t.co/vwx9rV1FHH
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