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September 17
Female – Thantita Aungsuseewong, Women's Golf
Hometown: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Senior, Thantita Aungsuseewong helped Great Danes women golf defeat Siena in the Crosstown challenge this past Friday, September 12 as she placed first through 18 holes at the Crosstown Challenge with a score of 72 (+1).
Male – Owen Stachlik, Men's Cross County
Hometown: Wantagh, N.Y.
As a freshman, Stachlik has led the UAlbany men’s cross country team for the second consecutive race, earning another top-25 finish at the Jasper Invitational this past week.
September 11
Female – Emma Staron, Field Hockey
Hometown: Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
Junior, Emma Staron came out big in a shutout victory against New Haven (9/3). Typically playing in the backfield, Staron played up against the Chargers and score the first goal of the game, the first in her career. She went on to add a second goal and one assist for a total of five points against New Haven.
Male – Jack Shields, Football
Hometown: Centreville, Virginia
Against Delaware State (9/6), Great Danes starting quarterback recorded a total of five touchdowns in the game having thrown four passes for touchdowns to Tavahri Groves, Caden Burti, Carter Moses and Steven Mahar Jr. in addition to one rushing touchdown that came in a short and goal situation.
September 3
Female – Tori Wilson, Volleyball
Hometown: Allen, Texas
Anchoring the front line at the Rocket Invitational, Tori Wilson powered a 2-1 weekend with 14 kills on .267 hitting and 10 total blocks. She turned in a career-high nine blocks in the sweep of Saint Francis and added six kills in both victories.
Male – William Bruce, Men's Soccer
Hometown: Monroe, Ohio
Helping the Great Danes pick up their first win of the season of Central Connecticut State on August 28, at home, Bruce scored the game winning goal from a header off a corner kick in the 77-minute, giving UAlbany the 1-0 victory.
