Male Student-Athlete of the Week
Sergio Gonzalez Fernandez, Iona, Men’s Soccer
Jr. / Madrid, Spain, SEK EI Castillo
 
Sergio Gonzalez Fernandez has had a breakout junior campaign for the Iona University men’s soccer team in 2024. This past week, Gonzalez Fernandez recorded his second game winning goal of the season on a 77th minute penalty kick to lead the Maroon & Gold to a 1-0 road win over Quinnipiac. The Madrid, Spain native currently leads the Gaels with 17 points and seven goals this season. Gonzalez Fernandez paces the MAAC circuit in total points and is tied for the league lead in goals. He is an International Business major and MAAC Honor Roll and All-Academic team honoree.
 
 
Female Student-Athlete of the Week
Paige Austin-Burrows, Saint Peter’s, Women’s Swimming and Diving
Fr. / Frimley, England
 
In the Manhattan meet on Saturday, Paige Austin-Burrows scored first-place finishes in the Women's 200-Yard Medley Relay, Women's 200-Yard Butterfly, and Women's 200-Yard Backstroke. She also was part of a second-place relay finish in the Women's 400-Yard Freestyle Relay.
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 44th year of competition during the 2024-25 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist College, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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