DAYTONA BEACH, Fla - Another busy week in Bethune-Cookman athletics means more opportunities for our athletes to shine! Tennis was the only team to compete at home and baseball continued their hot streak on the road. Two of the standout Wildcats, Zahara El-Zein and Christopher Watson, have been named Wildcats of the Week for the week of March 16-March 22.

Sophomore Zahara El-Zein was stellar for the Wildcat tennis team, winning her singles match in  two-sets, 6-2 and 6-1 respectively. IU Indy came to Daytona Beach and narrowly won overall, due to a forced forfeit by the Wildcats. SWAC play will continue this week, on the road, at Jackson State.

Christopher Watson was active in all three games this weekend at Alcorn State. In nine AB's the Senior notched six hits, seven runs scored, three RBI's, and one walk. His first triple of the season was recorded in game one on Saturday. The Diamondcats remain perfect in SWAC play, and will return home this weekend to keep the streak alive against Jackson State.

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 16-22
W: Zahara El-Zein, Tennis
M: Christopher Watson, Baseball

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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