SCAC Football Podcast

This week on the SCAC Football Podcast; Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Will Hawkins and Special Teams Player-of-the-Week Michael Galatas both of Millsaps College.

Hawkins tallied 14 tackles (12 solo), three tackles for loss and added two sacks in the Majors’ 35-19 win over visiting Huntingdon (Ala.). Hawkins currently leads the SCAC with 13 tackles per game and is second in the league in sacks.

Galatas totaled 195 all-purpose yards in the Majors’ 35-19 win over Huntingdon (Ala.). He totaled 11 yards on five kickoffs (22.2 avg.) and also contributed by averaging 17.3 yards per punt return on three returns with a long return of 51 yards.

Galatas is second in the league in punt return average (9.9/return).

To listen to Will Hawkins, click here.

To listen to Michael Galatas, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast

This week on the SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Jordan Azar of Trinity.

Azar led the Tigers to three wins over the past week, including a 2-0 SCAC victory over Austin College on Sunday afternoon.

Azar contributed two goals and two assists to pace the Tiger offensive attack, scoring a point in all three of the games. Against Mary Hardin-Baylor, she scored a goal and an assist, then opened the weekend’s action with a goal against Dallas. In Trinity’s SCAC win over Austin College, Azar assisted on the eventual game-winner in the 76th minute of action, keeping the Tigers unbeaten in conference play.

For the season, Azar is third on the team with five goals, four assists, and 14 total points. With her assist on Sunday, she moves into the top 10 in Trinity history for career assists.

To listen to Jordan Azar of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

This week on the SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Co-Offensive Player-of-the-Week Ryan Staten of Southwestern.

Kramer also spoke with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Freddie Delchamps of Sewanee.

Staten had three goals on five shots and one assists for the Pirates this weekend as they remain unbeaten in conference action. Staten and the Pirates are off to their first 4-0 conference start since the 2003 season.

Delchamps four shots in the Tigers 1-0 victory over Oglethorpe on Saturday, including a crucial penalty shot to hold on for the shutout.

To listen to Ryan Staten of Southwestern, click here.

To listen to Freddie Delchamps of Sewanee, click here.

SCAC Football Podcast

This week on the SCAC Football Podcast; Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Kyle Lewis of Trinity, Defensive Player-of-the-Week Jimmy Eye of Rhodes and Special Teams Player-of-the-Week Garrett Biel of Trinity.

Lewis ran for 160 yards on 25 carries (6.4 avg.) and scored two touchdowns in Trinity’s 38-28 win at Birmingham-Southern. He totaled 86 yards on 14 (6.1 avg.) attempts in the first half and then upped his production in the second half to 74 yards on 11 carries (6.7 avg.).

Lewis ran for just 17 yards on five carries the previous week in a loss at Millsaps. On the season, Lewis leads the team with 365 yards on 59 carries (6.2 avg.) to rank third in the SCAC.

Eye tallied six tackles (four solo), three tackles for loss and a career-high 2.5 sacks in the Lynx’s 42-28 loss to visiting LaGrange (Ga.).

Biel connected on a career-long 49 yard field goal late in the first quarter of the Tigers’ 38-28 win at Birmingham-Southern. His 49 yard field goal was the third-longest in school history and was his third field goal made from 45 or more yards.

Biel also connected on all five of his PAT attempts to tally eight total points.

To listen to Kyle Lewis of Trinity, click here.

To listen to Jimmy Eye of Rhodes, click here.

To listen to Garrett Biel of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Field Hockey Podcast

This week on the SCAC Field Hockey Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with Rhodes' teammates and SCAC Offensive and Defensive Players-of-the-Week, Charlie Wagner and Sarah Dockery.

Wagner is an undeniable presence in every game the Lynx play. She helped led her team to two big wins this weekend from the center mid position, playing all 170 minutes and running goal line to goal line throughout both matches.

Wagner was successful on her penalty stroke which was vital in the DePauw win and also scored the Lynx third goal at Sewanee on Sunday. Wagner's vision, distribution, and elimination skills make her standout as one of the best players in the region.

Dockery was integral in Rhodes’ big wins this weekend at DePauw and Sewanee. In Friday’s match Sarah earned a total of 17 saves including several one on one stops in regulation and overtime. In penalty strokes Dockery blocked all three DePauw attempts that were on frame including a phenomenal stick save.

Dockery earned Sunday’s win over Sewanee in shutout fashion and notched nine saves along the way. Sarah has worked hard and improved tremendously over the last six weeks and the Lynx thrive on her confidence and communication from goal.

To listen to Charlie Wagner of Rhodes, click here.

To listen to Sarah Dockery of Rhodes, click here.

SCAC Volleyball Podcast

This week on the SCAC Volleyball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Player-of-the-Week Alex Bothe of Birmingham-Southern.

Bothe hit .269 while averaging 3.0 kills per set and 2.2 digs per set to lead Birmingham-Southern to a 4-0 record at the SCAC Crossover matches at Birmingham-Southern.

She hit .588 with 11 kills and only one attack error in a 3-0 win over Sewanee. Bothe had double-digit kills in three of her four matches with 11 against Sewanee, 12 against Centre and 15 against Millsaps where she added 11 digs against the Majors for a double-double. She finished off the weekend with nine service aces to go along with four total blocks.

To listen to Alex Bothe of Birmingham-Southern, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast

This week on the SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Bess Goodman of Seawnee.

Kramer also caught up with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Emily White of DePauw.

Goodman scored four goals in a 7-0 win over the University of Dallas on Sunday. Goodman opened the scoring just seven minutes into the contest and then scored three goals in the last eight minutes and one seconds to give her four on the day.

Goodman became just the third player from Seawnee to score four goals in one game since 1991 in women's soccer and the first in the SCAC since 2008.

White led the Tiger defense in two shutout SCAC wins against Birmingham-Southern and Millsaps. White along with the Tiger defense allowed just 17 shots all weekend and nine corners.

White also got involved on the offensive end chipping in with a goal in the 3-0 win over Birmingham-Southern.

To listen to Bess Goodman of Sewanee, click here.

To listen to Emily White of DePauw, click here.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

This week on the SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Josh Settle of Centre.

Kramer also spoke with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Denny Mask of Trinity.

Settle continued his strong offensive play with a pair of braces over the weekend. The Colonels started their road trip at Millsaps College on Friday night, where Josh began his impressive weekend. Settle was a constant threat, tallying six shots on the night with four on goal. Settle scored two amazing free kick goals in the final eleven minutes to guarantee the 2-0 win for the Colonels.

On Sunday, Settle continued his scoring streak, tallying two more goals, en route to helping the Colonels to a 3-0 victory. On the weekend, Settle had nine shots with six on goal, tallying four goals in the process. On the season, Settle has 10 goals and two assists for 22 total points.

Mask led the Tiger defense that went 1-1 last week, recording a shutout victory on Friday, but falling in a game against top-ranked Christopher Newport Saturday.

Mask and the rest of the defense allowed just four shots to Rowan in a 3-0 win on Friday, then against Division III’s top-ranked team gave up a single score. Coming into the game, CNU was averaging four goals/game.

Friday’s shutout was the third of the year for the Tigers, who have given up just 11 goals in 10 games this season.

To listen to Josh Settle of Centre, click here.

To listen to Denny Mask of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Football Podcast

This week on the SCAC Football Podcast; Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Alex Koors of DePauw, Defensive Player-of-the-Week Jonathan Lambert of DePauw and Special Teams Player-of-the-Week Taylor Russolino of Millsaps.

Koors became DePauw's all-time receiving yardage leader breaking the mark of 2,913 held by Dan Ryan (1999-2002) by catching six passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns. He also tied the DePauw single-game record with his three receiving touchdowns. Koors also moved into second-place on the SCAC’s career receiving yardage list and is just 220 yards from setting the conference mark.

Lambert tallied 13 tackles (seven solo) while also breaking up a pass in DePauw’s 35-7 win over visiting Sewanee.

Russolino averaged 40.7 yards per punt on seven punts while pinning three of his kicks inside the 20-yard line in a 27-23 win at Trinity. He also had one punt which was fair caught. Russolino also handled kickoff duties and tallied one touchback on five kickoffs.

To listen to Alex Koors of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Jonathan Lambert of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Taylor Russolino of Millsaps, click here.

SCAC Field Hockey Podcast

This week on the SCAC Field Hockey Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Margaret Ellis of DePauw and SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Regan McLaughlin of Rhodes.

Ellis scored 3 goals in the first half against Division II's 8th ranked Bellarmine.

Over the weekend, Ellis scored DePauw's second goal in SCAC win over Centre.

Ellis now leads the SCAC with 12 goals; the sophomore is just five goals shy of tying the SCAC single season record.

McLaughlin had two outstanding games for the Lynx this weekend. With exceptional speed and ball control Regan is all over the backfield for Rhodes. McLaughlin also has great game sense which leads to a strong offensive push and presence from the Lynx defensive end.

Coming off a calf injury which kept her out of play last weekend, McLaughlin was a big part of both the Hendrix and Lindenwood wins. Regan has started and played in every game she was healthy this fall. Regan played the vast majority of both games this weekend and helped to hold opponents to just nine shots and one goal in 140 minutes of play.

To listen to Margaret Ellis of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Regan McLaughlin of Rhodes, click here.

SCAC Volleyball Podcast

This week on the SCAC Volleyball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Co-Players-of-the-Week Ali Smith of DePauw University and Catharine Found of Trinity University.

Smith averaged 10.64 assists per set while tallying 149 total assists. She also totaled 30 digs (2.14/set) and eight blocks. She registered 52 assists against Colorado College (10.4/set), 50 assists against Austin College (12.5) and 47 assists against Trinity (9.4).

Found hit .411 while averaging 2.24 kills per set to lead Trinity to a 3-1 record at the SCAC Crossover matches at Sewanee. She hit better than .300 in each of the Tigers’ four matches. Against Centre, Found hit a blistering .565 with 16 kills and four blocks. She then tallied 10 kills and four blocks against #20 Austin College.

To listen to Ali Smith of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Catharine Found of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast

This week on the SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Abby Loar of Trinity University.

Kramer also caught up with SCAC Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week Allyson Thrall of Trinity University.

Loar scored three goals and had two assists to lead the Tiger women’s soccer team to a pair of road wins that opened up SCAC play.

Loar had both game-winning goals for the weekend, and either scored or assisted on five of the team’s seven goals. Against Hendrix, she scored the eventual game-winner in the 18th minute, then assisted on the game’s second goal later in the first half. In the Rhodes game, she scored the first goal of the second half that put Trinity up 2-0, and later turned out to be the difference in the 2-1 win.

For the season, Loar is tied for the team lead with three goals and three assists, and a total of nine points. The weekend’s game-winners were the first of the season for Loar, who led the Tigers in scoring last year.

Thrall led a stingy Tiger defense that allowed just one goal and five shots in a pair of SCAC wins at Hendrix and Rhodes over the weekend. Thrall and the Trinity defense yielded just one shot in Friday’s shutout win over Hendrix, then went into the 90th minute before allowing a late goal against Rhodes on Sunday. For the season, the Tiger defense has posted three shutouts and given up just seven total goals.

To listen to Abby Loar of Trinity, click here.

To listen to Allyson Thrall of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

This week on the SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week Andrew Desmarais of DePauw University.

Desmarais spearheaded DePauw's defensive performances in a pair of 1-0 shutouts over Oglethorpe and Sewanee.

To listen to Andrew Desmarais of DePauw, click here.