Fayetteville, N.C. - The USA South Athletic Conference has released is weekly awards for October 9th, with N.C. Wesleyan earning a pair of honors. Soccer's Baboucarr Njie and volleyball's Callie Cline were each recognized in their sports.
Men's Soccer Player of the Week
Baboucarr Njie, N.C. Wesleyan - The sophomore midfielder from Pipeline, The Gambia scored three goals with one assist for seven total points in a 2-0 week for the Bishops versus USA South competition. In a 3-0 win over Averett, Njie tallied the first score of the game, thus the eventual game-winner. In a 9-0 victory over Brevard, Njie netted two goals and assisted on a third. This is his first award of the season.
Volleyball Rookie of the Week
Callie Cline, N.C. Wesleyan - The freshman outside hitter from Stanfield, North Carolina averaged 2.80 kills, 3.30 digs and 0.90 blocks per set for the Bishops last week versus USA South competition. In a 3-1 loss to Methodist, Cline tallied a double-double with 11 kills and 13 digs to go along with five blocks. In a 3-0 loss to Averett, she notched eight kills, 14 digs, three assists, and one block. Finally, in a 3-0 win over Pfeiffer, Cline totaled nine kills, six digs, three service aces, and three blocks. This is her third award of the season.
Congratulations to both athletes on their stellar performances!