Xavier Athletics Celebrates Sixth Annual XSPYS

CINCINNATI - Xavier Athletics celebrated the year in Musketeer sports on Wednesday night, when the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the sixth annual XSPYS. The event was held in the banquet room at Cintas Center.

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.

Ayanna Townsend from women's basketball took home the Musketeer Magis Award given to a person who constantly seeks out doing more for the universal good of others. The award is for someone who is a consummate leader, is humble and unselfish.

Olivia Jenkins from women's soccer and Andrew Walker from baseball were both tabbed Musketeer Medal of Honor recipients. The award is given to a senior male and female student-athlete who has achieved excellence in scholarship, athletics, leadership and service.

Moriah Hopkins from volleyball was named the inaugural recipient of the Benjamin Allen Student-Athlete Leadership Award. The award is presented to a current or former student-athlete for making significant contributions to Xavier University and a well-rounded impact on the global community with ingenuity, leadership and determination.

2022 AWARD WINNERS

Best Play - Dwon Odom (men's basketball) crossover on Providence's Nate Watson
Comeback Student-Athlete of the Year - Rachel Butler (cross country/track and field/women's soccer)
Best Upset - Rachel Butler (cross country) winning Butler Invitational
Best Single-Game Performance - Jack Nunge (men's basketball) vs Cincinnati
Best Teammate - Jack Housinger (baseball)
Male Rookie Student-Athlete of the Year - Ethan Saunders (swimming)
Female Rookie Student-Athlete of the Year - Emma McMyler (golf)
Coach of the Year - Nate Lie (women's soccer)
Male Student-Athlete of the Year - Andrew Martin (swimming)
Female Student-Athlete of the Year - Molly McLaughlin (soccer)
Team of the Year - Women's Soccer
Musketeer Magis Award - Ayanna Townsend (basketball)
Medal of Honor Winners - Olivia Jenkins (soccer) and Andrew Walker (baseball)
Ben Allen Student-Athlete Leadership Award - Moriah Hopkins (volleyball)

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