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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