Scholar-Athletes of the Week (October 17-23)

Huskie student-athletes honored for academic and athletic excellence




Oct. 24, 2011

NIU SCHOLAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK (October 17 - 23)

Pat Sloan

Kristin Hoffman

MALE RECIPIENT FEMALE RECIPIENT
Sport: Men's Soccer Sport: Volleyball
Position: Defense Position: Setter
Year: Senior Year: Senior
GPA: 3.292 GPA: 3.97
Major: Finance Major: History
Week's Achievements: Pat Sloan had a goal and an assist as the Huskies recorded a pair of victories over Western Michigan and Florida Atlantic. Sloan scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in NIU's 3-0 win over Western Michigan on Wednesday. Four days later, the senior outside back helped the Huskies recorded their eighth shutout of the season with a 1-0 victory over Florida Atlantic. The Lisle, Ill., native started and played all 90 minutes in both contests. Week's Achievements: Kristin Hoffman captained the Huskie offense during NIU's 2-0 weekend at home as she totaled 74 assists (12.33/set) and 24 digs (4.00/set). In a 3-0 win over Kent State, the nation's assists leader handed out 40 helpers and had 12 digs for her fourth double-double of the season. During NIU's 3-0 win over 2010 MAC champion Ohio, Hoffman registered 34 assists and 12 digs for her fifth double-double.
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Week of August 22 - 28

Finn Jor

Allison McGlaughlin
Week of August 29 - September 5

Chandler Harnish

Mary Kurisch
Week of September 6 - 11

Paul Hammerschmidt

Haley Dekkinga
Week of September 12 - 18

Finn Jor

Lauren Eberts
Week of September 19 - 25

Joe Pawlak

Sarah Angelos
Week of September 26 - October 2

Keith Otis

Samantha Hill
Week of October 3-9

Pat Schiller

Lauren Wicinski
Week of October 10-16

Chandler Harnish

Courtney Oldenburg

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