Women’s Basketball

Julianna Okoniewski  —  University of Rochester  —  Selkirk, NY (Bethlehem Central)

Sophomore forward Julianna Okoniewski of University of Rochester scored a career-high 22 points in the Yellowjackets’ 73-65 loss to Ithaca College on Tuesday. She shot 60.0 percent from the field (9-for-15), adding eight rebounds, three steals, and two blocks.

Men’s Basketball

Ross Gang  —  University of Rochester  —  Short Hills, NJ (Millburn)

Sophomore guard Ross Gang scored a career-high 19 points, hitting eight of 12 field goals, as University of Rochester came back from a 14-point deficit to upend Ithaca College, 68-63. He added seven rebounds, six assists, three steals, and a block.

Wrestling

Nick Carola  — University of Chicago  —  Amston, CT (The Hotchkiss School)

Senior Nick Carola won by pinned his opponent at 197 pounds in 75 seconds in a 40-9 University of Chicago victory over Wheaton College (IL) on Saturday. He improved to 5-2 this season with his fourth pin.
 

Athlete of the Week selections are drawn from nominees submitted by member institution coaches and sports information directors. UAA Athletes of the Week are selected in each sport in which the UAA sponsors competition. They are selected on the basis of their individual performances and contributions to team efforts during the past week in both Association and non-Association competition.