2023 URSPYS Award Show Winners

Senior MVPs

This award is for the top two student-athletes in the graduating class who demonstrated exemplary athletic prowess throughout their career at Ursinus

Female Senior MVP

Isabelle Deal - Women's Track and Field

Ursinus Women's Track and Field's Isabelle Deal took home the Female Senior MVP after wrapping up her decorated career as a Bear. Her career saw her achieve three All-American selections at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin, a first for the track and field program. On top of that, Deal also won multiple Indoor and Outdoor Centennial Conference Championship medals in the throwing events, including golds in the javelin and shot put

Male Senior MVP

Terry Adams - Men's Wrestling

Terry Adams from Ursinus's Men's Wrestling won Male Senior MVP after polishing his collegiate career with two NCAA Championship appearances, one Mideast Regional title, and reaching the Centennial Conference final three times in the 125 lb. weight class, taking home the title in 2020 and finishing runner up in 2022 and 2023

Most Outstanding Athletes

This award is for the two student-athletes (regardless of class year) who demonstrated superior athletic ability during the academic year

Most Outstanding Female Athlete

Melissa Leonard - Women's Swimming

Ursinus Women's Swimming's Melissa Leonard was named the Most Outstanding Female Athlete behind earning the Centennial Conference's Most Outstanding Swimmer for the season and Most Outstanding Performer at the 2023 Centennial Conference Championships after winning gold in the 200, 500, and 1650-yard freestyle, while also being a member of the 800 Freestyle Relay team that finished second. Leonard also qualified for the NCAA Championship Meet for the first time in her career in three events

Most Outstanding Male Athlete

Isaiah Battle - Men's Track and Field

Men's Track and Field's Isaiah Battle won the Most Outstanding Male Athlete award after a dominant indoor and outdoor season. Battle was named the Centennial Conference Most Outstanding Field Performer for both the indoor and outdoor conference championships and was able to rack up three school records plus two Centennial Conference records over the course of the season. Battle was also named both the Centennial Conference Indoor and Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year after winning three golds in the weight throw, discus and hammer throw, along with two silver medals in both the indoor and outdoor shot put

Rookies of the Year

Awarded to two first year student-athletes who excelled in athletics during their first year as an Ursinus Bear

Female Rookie of the Year

Kalli Roskos - Women's Soccer & Women's Wrestling

Dual-sport athlete Kalli Roskos took home the Female Rookie of the Year after a dominant season on both the soccer field and the wrestling mat. She showed her versatility on the soccer field appearing in 14 games with two starts on defense for the Ursinus women’s soccer team, registering one goal and two assists on the season. On the mat, Roskos helped pioneer the inaugural women’s wrestling season, finishing her season with a record of 21-10, which included a seven-match winning streak from November 19th through January 15th. Her season concluded by qualifying for the NWWC National Championship Meet, where she won three matches at the NWWC Championship meet and finished in the top-12

Male Rookie of the Year

Nick Nocito - Men's Basketball

Ursinus Men's Basketball's Nick Nocito won Male Rookie of the Year after making an instant impact on the hardwood. He appeared in 26 games for the Bears, including three starts, averaging 8.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Nocito also showcased his shooting ability, as he shot 46.3% from the field and 44.7% from beyond the arc. Of those 26 games that Nocito played, 11 of those games he scored double digit points, including an 11 point, 3-3 three point shooting performance against Widener, a nine point, seven assist outing against Muhlenburg and a season high 17 point performance versus Gettysburg. This season culminated with Nocito being named the Centennial Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year, making him the first Bear since 2013 to win this award

Defensive Players of the Year

This award is for the two student-athletes who had the most outstanding season on the defensive side of the game all season long

Kaela Frenchman -Women's Soccer

Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Week (9/1-9/5), Centennial Conference Defenssive Player of the Week (10/24-10/29), All Centennial Conference Honorable Mention, Led the Centennial Conference in Saves (80), and Save Percentage (.879), Ranked second in the Centennial Conference in goal against average (0.76), Single season program record for goals allowed average (0.76) and save percentage (.879)

Ethan Belville - Football

D3football.com All-Region 2 Third Team, All-Centennial First Team, Lead team and ranked second in the Centennial Conference in TFL (21), Ranked third on team and Centennial Conference in sacks (10), Led Centennial Conference in forced fumbles (6)

Ehret and Ronald C. Kichline Prizes

Awarded to senior student-athletes who excelled in athletics during their time at Ursinus

Ehret Prize:

Isaiah Battle - Men's Track and Field

Rachel Conhoff, Women's Track & Field

Isabella Deal - Women's Track and Field

Jordan Moore - Field Hockey & Softball

Tyler Neal - Men's Lacrosse

Daniel Tabor - Men's Track and Field

Ronald C. Kichline Prize:

Rainah Dunham - Women's Track and Field

Brett Gross - Football

Terry Adams - Men's Wrestling

Katie Cressman - Women's Volleyball

Alyssa DeLorme, Gymnastics

Ryan Hughes - Men's Basketball

Jack Psenicska - Football

Linda McIntyre Award

Awarded to a sophomore woman who, during her freshman and sophomore years, demonstrates initiative in financing her education, proficiency and perseverance in intercollegiate athletics and a cooperative and unselfish attitude in women's sports

Maeve Montgomery - Field Hockey

Olive Sergeant Hamm Award

Awarded to a senior woman who exemplifies the best in college life; athletically, socially, and scholastically

Holly Chambers - Women's Track and Field/Cross Country

Best Bear Award

Honors a staff member of Ursinus Athletics (Team Ursinus), who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, a willingness to provide exceptional service, and has gone above and beyond to support the Ursinus College Department of Athletics

Samantha Campo - Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Operations

Team Community Service Award

Honors the varsity sports program that achieves the most significant contributions and notable community service to the college and local communities throughout the academic year.

Ursinus Women's Volleyball Team

Play of the Year

Awarded to the Ursinus student-athlete who made the most exciting individual play during an athletic competition this year.

Amanda Groeling - Field Hockey

Groeling's game-winning double overtime goal helps the Bears over perennial power Lynchburg at home

WATCH THE PLAY OF THE YEAR HERE

Most Outstanding Athletic Performance Award

Honors the student-athlete who had the best overall individual athletic performance in a single varsity competition this year.

Jack Psenicska - Football

Psenicska's game vs Gettysburg saw him throw for a school record six touchdown passes

Director of Athletics Award

Honors a student-athlete who exemplifies perseverance, loyalty, and spirit to their team and Ursinus College and is a positive influence on their teammates

Nick Diaz - Baseball