Fayetteville, N.C. - The USA South Athletic Conference has released its weekly awards for March 10th, with a trio of Battling Bishops earning accolades. Senior Maria Seay of softball and sophomore Mikhail Konnov of men's tennis were tabbed Players of the Week, while freshman Spencer Ramsey of baseball was named Rookie Pitcher of the Week.

Softball Player of the Week
Maria Seay, N.C. Wesleyan - The senior shortstop from Mineral, Virginia went a combined 7-for-9 (.778) with five RBI and one double as the Bishops posted a 2-2 record last week. In two losses at Guilford, Seay was a combined 2-for-4 with two RBI. In a doubleheader sweep of USA South foe Maryville, Seay was a perfect 5-for-5 with one double and three RBI.

Men's Tennis Player of the Week
Mikhail Konnov, N.C. Wesleyan - The sophomore from Yaroslav, Russia earned a win at the number-one singles and doubles positions over opponents from USA South foe Maryville in the team's lone match last week. Konnov collected a 6-0, 6-0 singles win and an 8-1 doubles victory with assistance from his teammate, Peter Hviid.

Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
Spencer Ramsey, N.C. Wesleyan - The Rocky Mount, North Carolina freshman earned a complete-game, seven-inning, shutout win in his only appearance on the mound for the Bishops last week, a 5-0 victory over Mitchell. Ramsey went the distance and allowed just one hit with four strikeouts.

Congratulations to all three athletes on their stellar performances!