Lawton's Drugs Athletes of the Week

Haylie Jackson

Third-year libero Haylie Jackson is this week's Lawtons Drugs Athlete of the Week for women's volleyball!

According to Assistant Coach, Jamie Brown:

"Haylie led our team defensively in both matches. In our 3-2 win against Dal AC on Friday, she recorded 12 digs and 5 assists. On Sunday against MTA, she added 8 digs, 4 assists, and led the team’s serve receive, posting a 2.2 passing average in the match."

Emma Empringham

Fourth-year forward Emma Empringham is this week's Lawtons Drugs Athlete of the Week for women's basketball!

According to Head Coach, Mark Forward:

"Emma delivered two strong performances over the weekend, averaging 8 points and 9 rebounds while shooting an impressive 60% from the field. She also earned five trips to the foul line, consistently drawing fouls on opposing players.

In addition to her offensive impact, Emma was tasked with defending some of the most active players on the opposing teams, taking on tough matchups throughout both games. Thanks in part to her efforts, the Mystics remain in sole possession of first place atop the ACAA standings."

Chase Tynes & Mekhi Paris

Third-year guard Chase Tynes and second-year guard/forward Mekhi Paris are this week's Lawtons Drugs Co-Athletes of the Week for men's basketball!

According to Head Coach, Danny De Palma:

"Chase Tynes was instrumental in two wins over the weekend, filling up the stat sheet. On Saturday against UKC, he posted a game-high 15 rebounds along with 14 points and 2 blocks. On Sunday versus Mount A, he delivered an incredible stat line of 17 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals.

Mekhi Paris played a key role in our two home wins over the weekend, scoring a career-high 21 points on Saturday against UKC, followed by another strong showing with 14 points in today’s win over Mount A.

Mekhi not only set a career high on Saturday, but now has back-to-back games with double-digit points for the first time in his career as a Mystic."