DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - With dominating performances on the courts this weekend, Rosalida Asumwa and Ariel Bland have been named Wildcats of the Week for the week of February 16-22.

Spring tennis is finally back in action, and after a loss to Stetson, the Wildcats bounce back to beat Edward Waters 6-1. The entire team had dominating performances; however, Rosalida Asumwa defeated her opponent in two sets (6-1, 6-1) and also won in doubles with her partner, Maria Romero Vargas (6-2).

Ariel Bland, a Senior who has been a consistent piece all season has come alive in the month of February. He totaled 44 rebounds (a season-high 13 against Alabama State), 15 assists, 10 blocks, and 48 points (a season-high 13 against Alabama A&M) so far this month. He also had season highs in field goals attempted and made (5-6) against Alabama A&M.

Each week, the Bethune-Cookman Office of Athletic Communications recognizes one male and one female student-athlete through the Wildcats of the Week award. 

This award recognizes student-athletes who have excelled in competition, in the classroom, and in the community over the past week, exemplifying the Championship Culture of Wildcat Athletics.

2025-26 Wildcats of the Week

February 16-22
W: Mia Gonzalez, Softball
M: Edwin Sanchez, Baseball

February 9-15
W: Mia Gonzalez, Softball
M: Edwin Sanchez, Baseball

February 2-8
W: Mya Johnson, Women's Basketball
M: Michael Carter, Track & Field

January 26-February 1
W: Darryn Hough, Track & Field
M: Andrew Kipligat, Track & Field

January 19-25
W: Madison Holden, Women's Basketball
M: Doctor Bradley, Men's Basketball

January 12-18
W: Haely Grant, Track & Field
M: Jakobi Heady, Men's Basketball

January 5-11
W: Kailyn Peters, Women's Basketball
M: Andrew Kiplagat, Track & Field

December 29-January 4
W: Keiara Gregory, Women's Basketball
M: Tyler Andrews, Men's Basketball

December 22-28
W: N/A (No Women's Competition This Week
M: Jordan Johnson, Men's Basketball

December 15-21
W: Tyler Butler, Women's Basketball
M: Jakobi Heady, Men's Basketball

December 8-14
W: N/A (No Women's Competition This Week
M: Jakobi Heady, Men's Basketball

December 1-7
W: Daimoni Dorsey, Women's Basketball
M: Sha'Nard Walker, Track & Field

November 24-30
W: Chanelle McDonald, Women's Basketball
M: Jakobi Heady, Men's Basketball

November 17-23
W: Jordan Brooks, Women's Basketball
M: Timmy McClain, Football

November 10-16
W: Shayla Henry, Volleyball
M: Javon Ross, Football

November 3-9
W: Madison Molock, Tennis
M: Arterio Morris, Men's Basketball

October 27-November 2
W: Amya Jennings, Volleyball
M: Andrew Kiplagat, Cross Country

October 20-26
W: Sthefany Carvalho, Volleyball
M: Jaylen Lewis, Football

October 13-19
W: Melissa Gonzalez, Volleyball
M: N/A (No Men's Competition this Week)

October 6-12
W: Valencia Butler, Cross Country
M: Andrew Kiplagat, Cross Country

September 29-October 5
W: Amya Jennings, Volleyball
M: Ali Scott Jr., Football

September 22-28
W: Sierra Herndon, Volleyball
M: Javon Ross, Football

September 15-21
W: Zahara El-Zein
M: Maleek Huggins, Football

September 8-14
W: Nola Hemphill, Volleyball
M: Cam'Ron Ransom, Football

September 1-7
W: Reese Wilson, Women's Golf
M: Stephen Sparrow Jr., Football

August 25 - 31
W: Kaleigh Williams, Volleyball
M: Andrew Kiplagat, Cross Country

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