Around the SCAC - January 14th

Around the SCAC - January 14th

SUWANEE, Ga. -- SCAC weekly releases for the week spanning from Monday, January 5th to Sunday, January 11th.

Click the headings below to review each sports recap from the week ending in January 11th.  


Men's Basketball - Week 9
The first full weekend of SCAC Men’s Basketball action in 2026 is in the books and St. Thomas (12-1, 4-0), Concordia (11-2, 4-0) and Schreiner (7-6, 4-0) all remained unbeaten in league action. The Celts are unbeaten in SCAC action through four contests for the second-straight year and the fourth time since 2019-20, while the Tornados are perfect through four SCAC contest for the first time in program history and the Mountaineers have accomplished the feat for the third time in the last five years. Another full weekend of league play is lined up this weekend with 12 contests scheduled Friday through Sunday. STANDINGS - SCHEDULE - STATISTICS

Offensive Player of the Week - Joey Ramirez, Centenary College
Quentin Beverly of Centenary College, a senior guard from Katy, Texas, has been named the SCAC Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week for games played from Monday, January 5 through Sunday, January 11. Full Releas

Defensive Player of the Week - Mario Johnson, Schreiner University
Mario Johnson of Schreiner University, a senior guard/forward from Houston, Texas, has been named the SCAC Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week for games played from Monday, January 5 through Sunday, January 11. Full Release   


Women's Basketball - Week 9
After the first full weekend of SCAC Women’s Basketball in 2026, Colorado College (9-4, 4-0), McMurry (10-2, 4-0) and Texas Lutheran (9-4, 4-0) remained unbeaten in league action through four contests. The Tigers are perfect through four SCAC games for the first time since the 2011-12 season, the War Hawks have accomplished the feat for the first time in program history, while the Bulldogs are 4-0 for the second-straight year and third time since 2021-22. Looking ahead to the weekend, the SCAC returns to action with 12 games scheduled from Friday through Sunday. STANDINGS - SCHEDULE - STATISTICS

Offensive Player of the Week - Lauren Sansano, Texas Lutheran University  
Lauren Sansano of Texas Lutheran University, a senior guard from San Antonio, Texas, has been named the SCAC Women’s Basketball Offensive Player-of-the-Week for games played from Monday, January 5 through Sunday, January 11. Full Release  

Defensive Player of the Week - Bell Martinez, Schreiner University
Bell Martinez of Schreiner University, a senior guard from San Antonio, Texas, has been named the SCAC Women’s Basketball Defensive Player-of-the-Week for games played from Monday, January 5 through Sunday, January 11. Full Release   


Swimming & Diving - Week 10
SCAC Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving programs returned to the pool for the first time in 2026 with six programs in action. Highlights included Colorado College seeping a pair of dual meets against Chapman and Occidental on the men’s side, while the Tigers secured a victory over Occidental on the women’s side. Austin College also hosted their annual invitation with the ‘Roos securing top spot in both genders. SCAC Swimming and Diving action continues this week highlighted by a tri meet with Austin College, Centenary and St. Thomas. MEN'S SCHEDULE - WOMEN'S SCHEDULE

Men's Swimmer of the Week - Sam Allen, Colorado College
Sam Allen of Colorado College, a sophomore from Aptos, Calif., has been selected the SCAC Men’s Swimmer of the Week for performances during the meets conducted Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 11.  Full Release  

Men's Diver of the Week - Nico Rimer, Colorado College
Nico Rimer of Colorado College, a junior from Cambridge, Mass., has been selected the SCAC Men’s Diver of the Week for performances during the meets conducted Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 11.  Full Release

Women's Swimmer of the Week - Sophia Smith, Austin College
Sophia Smith of Austin College, a first-year from Plano, Texas, has been selected the SCAC Women’s Swimmer of the Week for performances during the meets conducted Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 11.  Full Release  

Women's Diver of the Week - Keller Pooley, Colorado College
Keller Pooley of Colorado College, a junior from Bethlehem, Pa., has been selected the SCAC Women’s Diver of the Week for performances during the meets Friday, Jannuary 9 through Sunday, January 11.  Full Release  

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