Freshmen Athletes Earn Weekly Conference Honors

Multiple freshmen athletes have received weekly honors across various collegiate sports. Rutgers men's basketball guard Dylan Harper was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after leading his team to two victories, averaging 22 points per game. Loyola Marymount’s volleyball player, Arrington, earned her second WCC Freshman of the Week honor by contributing significantly in matches with a .444 hitting percentage. Penn's women's basketball forward Collins secured her second consecutive Ivy League Rookie of the Week award, showcasing a strong performance with a double-double. Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway was recognized as SEC Freshman of the Week following an impressive comeback game against LSU, while UConn's Liam McNeeley received the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week accolade for scoring 15 points in a dominant victory. These performances highlight the rising talents in collegiate sports this season.