DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The diamond sports have entered SWAC play strong. Softball opened up perfect in their first series and continued their unbeaten streak at home against Alabama State. Baseball hosted Prairie View A&M and handled business for a sweep. Two of the standout Wildcats, Janel Morrisey and Maikol Lucena, have been named Wildcats of the Week for the week of March 9-March 16.

Janel Morrisey was one of a few standout softball Wildcats this past week. In the team's second SWAC series sweep, the Freshman had five hits, adding her sixth during the midweek against UNF, contributing four RBI's. She stole two bases and was never caught stealing against Alabama State. Defensively, she has been reliable at short stop, recording six put outs and not recording an error in two of the three games on the weekend.

Maikol Lucena was excellent for the Wildcats as they swept through four games, including a sweep of their SWAC-opening series against Prairie View A&M. On the week, Lucena extended his hit streak to five games with seven hits in 16 at-bats, along with four RBI, a double, and a steal.

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

March 9-15
W: Janel Morrisey, Softball
M: Maikol Lucena, Baseball

March 2-8
W: Lathika Krishna, Women's Golf
M: Anthony Anselmo, Baseball

February 23-March 1
W: Zariah Billinger, Softball
M: Darryl Lee, Baseball

February 16-22
W: Rosalida Asumwa, Tennis
M: Ariel Bland, Men's Basketball

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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