In a standout week, Norfolk State guard Da'Brya Clark has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week for the first time in her career. The 5-foot-7 sophomore from Baltimore played a pivotal role in leading NSU to a perfect 2-0 record, showcasing her all-around skills. During a particularly impressive performance against Virginia University of Lynchburg, Clark scored 25 points, made eight steals, and dished out eight assists, hitting two-thirds of her field goal attempts.
Norfolk State will look to maintain momentum as they prepare to face Howard at Echols Hall this Saturday at 4 p.m. In other collegiate sports news, the No. 9 ranked Virginia women's tennis team narrowly defeated No. 6 North Carolina in a thrilling 4-3 match held at the Boar’s Head Sports Club. The match saw Virginia’s Melodie Collard and Elaine Chervinsky shine in doubles, while Chervinsky also dominated in singles play, winning 6-1, 6-0 against a ranked opponent. Meanwhile, the William & Mary gymnastics teams successfully conducted their annual food drive, collecting over 2,600 pounds of food for local charities.
In professional hockey, Frederik Andersen marked a milestone by playing in his 500th NHL game as the starting goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Chicago Blackhawks. Andersen has built a solid reputation during his career, amassing impressive statistics with a record of 298 wins and 128 losses in the league, along with a commendable save percentage and goals-against average. His journey from the American Hockey League to the NHL illustrates his resilience and talent.
