Ian Leibbrandt of Azusa Pacific University (Calif.) and Kristy Brandolini of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) were named the NAIA Men's and Women's Soccer Players of the Week for the week ending September 4, 2005.

Senior forward Leibbrandt from Winter Springs, Fla., recorded 15 points (6 goals, 3 assists) while leading then-#8 Azusa Pacific to a 3-0 mark last week. His pair of goals in the season opener led the Cougars past then-#14 Bethel (Ind.) 4-1. Leibbrandt scored four goals and added three assists in wins against the University of Illinois-Springfield and then-# 7 Judson College (Ill.). He scored twice in the second half of the Judson game to seal the win and is now sixth on the Cougars all-time scoring list with 95 career points. APU's season record stands at 3-0.

Brandonlini, a sophomore from Twinsburg, Ohio, scored four goals in a 5-0 victory against then-#16 Spring Arbor University (Mich.). After missing the team's first two matches of the season, the forward returned to the lineup to score the four goals off the bench to tie a school record for goals in a match. Mount Vernon is 1-2-0 on the year.

Men's Soccer Region Players of the Week - Jorge Arreguin, Concordia University (Ore.) (I); Bebe Jones, University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) (III); Jared Isenhart, Bellevue University (Neb.) (IV); Ben Stimson, McKendree College (Ill.) (V); David Eguren, Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) (VI); Ross Moffat, Grand View College (Iowa) (VII); Joel Popenfoose, Grace College (Ind.) (VIII); Chris Logan, Notre Dame College (Ohio) (IX); Vagner Oliveira; Union University (Tenn.) (XI); Tyler Stallons, Union College (Ky.) (XII); Robert Mueller, Berry College (Ga.) (XIII); Jon Olafson, Savannah College of Art and Design (Ga.) (XIV).

Women's Soccer Region Players of the Week - Allie Dufault; Albertson College (Idaho) (I); Mercedez Ray, San Diego Christian College (Calif.) (II); Amy Breyfogle, Briar Cliff University (Iowa) (III); Ashley Carter, Bellevue University (Neb.) (IV); Katie Hubbard, McKendree College (Ill.) (V); Autumn Oury, Oklahoma Baptist University (VI); Elizabeth Pessotto, Grand View College (Iowa) (VII); Mallory Burrows, Marian College (Ind.) (VIII); Mizuki Yosida, Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) (XI); Candice Cunningham, Bethel College (Tenn.) (XII); Janaina Novaes, Lee University (Tenn.) (XIII); Maddy Minnis, Savannah College Art and Design (Ga.) (XIV).

Janelle Marinos of Embry-Riddle University (Fla.), Sheila Mercado of William Penn University (Iowa), and Amy Eckenfels of Campbellsville University (Ky.) were named the NAIA Volleyball Player, Setter and Libero of the Week, respectively for the week ending September 4, 2005

Marinos, a native of Three Rivers, Calif., had one of the strongest weeks of any Eagle player in the history of the program, averaging 5.26 kills per game with a total of 142 in 27 games played to help ERAU to a 6-2 record. The junior outsider hitter posted three 20-plus kill matches and finished with a .301 hitting percentage. Marinos also recorded 95 digs (3.52 per game) along with nine total blocks (1 BS, 8 BA).

Mercado, from San Sebastian, Puerto Rico averaged 15.5 assists per game as William Penn went 4-0 during the week. The Lady Statesmen posted victories against the University of St. Mary (Kan.), Campbellsville University (Ky.), Bethany Lutheran College (Minn.) and Spring Arbor University (Mich.), dropping only one game in the four matches. The freshman setter also recorded 44 digs and six aces.

Eckenfels, a junior from Louisville, Ky., helped Campbellsville post a 4-1 record on the week. In 18 games, she averaged 10.8 digs and had four aces. Campbellsville recorded wins against Kentucky Wesleyan College (3-0), University of St. Mary (Kan.) (3-0), St. Ambrose University (Iowa) (3-0) and Spring Arbor University (Mich.) (3-2). The teams' only defeat came at the hands of William Penn University (Iowa) (1-3). For her play, Eckenfels was selected to the All-Tournament Team of the St. Ambrose Invitational.

Volleyball Region Players of the Week - Beth Geise, Northwest College (Wash.) (I); Verania Willis, California Baptist University (II); Tara De Boer, Dordt College (Iowa) (III); Lindsey Hill, College of St. Mary (Neb.) (IV); Rose Obunaga, Columbia College (Mo.) (V); Michelle Pape, Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) (VI); Renae Walker, William Penn University (Iowa) (VII); Deanne Gonzalez, Bethel College (Ind.) (VIII); Shena Beheler, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) (IX); Molly Hall, Campbellsville University (Ky.) (XI); Lauren Perrin, King College (Tenn.) (XII); Meghan Francis, Berry College (Ga.) (XIII).

Volleyball Region Setters of the Week - Jamie McCreary, Southern Oregon University (I); Amber Donovan, Westmont College (Calif.) (II); Emily, Van Voorst Dordt College (III); Annie Jankowski, College of St. Mary (Neb.) (IV); Luana Branco, Columbia College (Mo.) (V); Juliana Todescan, John Brown University (Ark.) (VI); Ashley Frost, Madonna University (Mich.) (VIII); Kelsey Jones, Cedarville University (Ohio) (IX); Jenna Richardson, Campbellsville University (Ky.) (XI); Jami Perry, Brevard College (N.C.) (XII); Julie Wright, Reinhardt College (XIII); Ally Schramer, Savannah College of Art and Design (Ga.) (XIV).

Volleyball Region Liberos of the Week - Kristen Lilly, Southern Oregon University (I); Malinda Reese, Westmont College (Calif.) (II); Megan Rich, Northwestern College (Iowa) (III); Jami Arasmith, College of the Ozarks (Mo.) (IV); Amy Johnston , MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kan.) (V); Christine Wells, John Brown University (Ark.) (VI); Courtney Thomas, William Penn University (Iowa) (VII); Julie Brusie, Cornerstone University (Mich.) (VIII); Holly Morgan, Tiffin University (Ohio) (IX); Courtney Williams, Lee University (Tenn.) (XIII); Dina Lamanna, Savannah College of Art and Design (Ga.) (XIV).