Around the SCAC – September 4

SUWANEE, Georgia. — SCAC Weekly Announcements for the week of Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2.

Click on the titles below to review each sport’s summary for the week ending September 2.

Cross Country – Week 1
The 2024 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference cross country season kicked off with nine programs in action on both the men’s and women’s side. Highlights included St. Thomas’ second-place finish and Southwestern’s women’s fourth-place finish at the Stormy Seas Open. MEN’S SCHEDULE – WOMEN’S SCHEDULE

Male Runner of the Week: Alexander Bozhilov, University of Dallas
University of Dallas freshman Alexander Bozhilov from Sofia, Bulgaria has been selected as the SCAC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for the races held on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31. Full statement

Runner of the Week: Josette Gurule, Trinity University
Trinity University’s Josette Gurule, a junior from Santa Fe, NM, has been selected as the SCAC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for the races held on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31. Full statement

Men’s Soccer – Week 1
Eleven of the 12 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference men’s soccer teams began the 2024 season last week, posting an overall record of 10-5-4, highlighted by Colorado College, Southwestern, McMurry, Texas Lutheran, Trinity and Concordia (TX) remaining undefeated. CLASSIFICATION – SCHEDULE – STATISTICS

Offensive Player of the Week: Jack Hilliard, Colorado College
Colorado College’s Jack Hilliard, a sophomore midfielder from San Antonio, Texas, has been named SCAC Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for games played through Monday, Sept. 2. Full statement

Defensive Player of the Week: Brandon Walker, McMurry University
McMurry University’s Brandon Walker, a sophomore goalkeeper from Royse City, Texas, has been named SCAC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for games played through Monday, Sept. 2. Full statement

Women’s football – Week 1
The 2024 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s soccer season kicked off last week with all 11 teams in action, combining to post a 7-8-3 opening weekend record, highlighted by Austin College, Ozarks and Trinity all remaining undefeated. CLASSIFICATION – SCHEDULE – STATISTICS

Offensive Player of the Week: Halley Wheeler, University of the Ozarks
University of the Ozarks’ Halley Wheeler, a senior midfielder from Rockwall, Texas, has been named SCAC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for games played through Monday, Sept. 2. Full statement

Defensive Player of the Week: Kenedie Lane, Austin College
Austin College’s Kenedie Lane, a senior goalkeeper from Frisco, Texas, has been named SCAC Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for games played through Monday, Sept. 2. Full statement

Volleyball – Week 1
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference volleyball season began last week with all 11 teams in action, which collectively posted an 18-19 record against non-conference opponents. Southwestern and Trinity combined for a 6-0 record and remained the SCAC’s only undefeated teams after the opening week of play. CLASSIFICATION – SCHEDULE – STATISTICS

Offensive Player of the Week: Mackenzie Logan, Trinity University
Trinity University’s Mackenzie Logan, a senior outside hitter from Calgary, Canada, has been named SCAC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for matches played Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2. Full statement

Defensive Player of the Week: Geneva Nedrow, Southwestern University
Southwestern University’s Geneva Nedrow, a senior libero from Cedar Park, Texas, has been named SCAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for matches played Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 2. Full statement

Point Guard of the Week: Annie Steger, Colorado College
Colorado College’s Annie Steger, a senior setter from El Granada, California, has been named SCAC Volleyball Setter of the Week for matches played Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2. Full statement