FEMALE - Rieka Santilli
SPORT - Soccer
Rieka Santilli continued her recent run of dominance this weekend, scoring a goal in a 3-2 victory over defending AUS champions CBU. Santilli has already amassed three goals in three weeks of play. A native of Halifax, Santilli is currently enrolled in Dalhousie’s commerce program. This is the second Athlete of the Week award for Santilli in three weeks.
Other nominee - Ashley Ryer, cross country
MALE - Mark Hagen
SPORT - Soccer
Calgary, AB native Mark Hagen is Dalhousie’s male Athlete of the week. He earned a player of the game nomination after some superb defending against CBU. The rookie back is in his first year of Dalhousie’s science program. Hagen appears to be primed to follow in the footsteps of his brother Ross Hagen, a former Tigers soccer standout.
Other nominee - n/a
Athletes of the Week ‑ September 26
Rieka Santilli (women's soccer) and Mark Hagen (men's soccer)
Staff - September 26, 2011
Rieka Santilli (women's soccer) and Mark Hagen (men's soccer)