Fayetteville, N.C. - The USA South Athletic Conference has released its weekly awards for October 28th, and three Battling Bishops earned honors in their respective sports. Senior Leifur Kristjansson and freshman teammate Daniel Kamdem were named Defensive Player and Rookie of the Week in men's soccer, respectively, while freshmen Malik Adams picked up his second Offensive Rookie of the Week award in football.

Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Leifur Kristjansson, N.C. Wesleyan - The senior defender from Reykjavik, Iceland helped the Bishops post a 2-0 record last week versus USA South competition by anchoring a defense which allowed just seven total shots and one goal. In a 5-0 win over Huntingdon, the team recorded the shutout and allowed just one shot on goal. In a 4-1 victory over LaGrange, the NCWC defense again allowed just one shot on goal.

Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week
Daniel Kamdem, N.C. Wesleyan - The freshman forward from Alexandria, Virginia notched two goals and one assist for five points last week for the Bishops. In NCWC's 5-0 win over Huntingdon, Kamden scored the match's first, and eventual game-winning goal, in the 24th minute then assisted on the next goal in the 59th minute. In his squad's 4-1 win over LaGrange, Kamden evened the match with a goal in the 31st minute.

Football Offensive Rookie of the Week
Malik Adams, N.C. Wesleyan - The freshman wide receiver from Selma, North Carolina set a new single-game school record with three touchdown catches in a 59-35 loss to USA South foe Huntingdon. Adams had seven receptions for 124 yards, good for a 17.7 yard-per-catch average.

Congratulations to all three athletes on their stellar performances!