Williamsburg, KY – After strong performances on the week runner Elke Wijkmans and midfielder Nick Kava have been named the Pepsi Athletes of the Week, the athletic department announced Monday.
 
Elke Wijkmans earned athlete of the week honors after achieving an "A" cut in the 10,000 meters.  The senior crossed the line in 35:54.84 to place third overall.  That time is the eighth fastest time in the NAIA this season.
 
Nick Kava earned athlete of the week honors after an incredible performances during the NAIA National Tournament.  Kava tallied 11 goals and 12 assists as the Patriots reach the national title game for the first time in program history.  The senior netted four goals, including three as part of a six-goal second half run as UC defeated Indiana Tech 13-10.  The senior continued his strong play with three goals and an assists in the win over Madonna.  Kava netted back-to-back goals in the second quarter to make it an 5-1 lead and added a goal and an assist in the fourth quarter as Cumberlands pulled away for the 15-7 win.  Kava netted four goals in the championship game, including the game-tying goal with 3:51 remaining in the fourth quarter to make it 13-13. 
 
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