Williamsburg, KY – It was another strong week of performances in Patriots athletics highlight by championship and record breaking performances.  Their efforts have lead to archer Ayla Mills and swimmer Titouan Bernot being named the Pepsi Athletes of the Week, the athletic department announced Monday.
 
Alya Mills earned athlete of the week honors after a trio of podium finishes at the MSC Indoor Archery Championship.  Mills captured the top-seed in the women's fixed pins division, carding a 595 with 55 ten's over the two rounds.  She notched the top qualifying score by eight points.  Mills followed that up posting a 4-0 record, including a 149-145 win over Emma Willis in the gold medal match.  The sophomore was also part of UC's women's fixed pins team that went 2-0 capturing the gold with a 232-211 win over Lindsey Wilson.  Mills closed out the tournament with a runner-up finish in the mixed fixed pins division.
 
Titouan Bernot earned athlete of the week honors after a record breaking performance along with three wins on the week.  Bernot won the 200 free with a blazing time of 1:36.66 in their dual meet with Centre.  That time broke the school record, which has stood since 2009, by almost two seconds and is the fastest time in the NAIA this season.  The freshman followed that up, clocking a 4:38.33 to win the 500 free.  He capped off the meet anchoring UC's 200 free relay 
 
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