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Bristol, R.I. – Freshman Phillip Jacques (Durham, Maine) was named RWU Male Athlete of the Week after posting a first-place finish in three individual events and a relay, helping the Men’s Swimming and Diving Team to their seventh-straight victory, defeating Trinity College (CT) Saturday afternoon.

The Hawks began the meet well as Jacques and his teammates posted a first-place time 3:43.48 in the opening  400-yard Medley Relay. He went on to take first place in the 200-yard Individual Medley with a time of 2:09.61.

His Backstroke proved strongest of the day as he won both the 50-yard and 200-yard events with times of 25.90 and 2:00.21, respectively.  In the end, Jacques helped with 38 team points as the Hawks came away with the 181-115 victory over the Bantams.  

Jacques and the team return to the water Feb. 19 for the start of the New England Championships at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White River Junction, Vt.

BRISTOL, R.I. - Ryan Weekes’ (Worcester, Mass.) excellent performance this past week has gained her the recognition of RWU Female Athlete of the Week. As a sophomore guard on the Women’s Basketball Team, Weekes posted strong stats in games against Salve Regina and The University of New England.

Wednesday night at Salve Regina Weeks put up a career-high 22 points for the Hawks and also recorded a team-high nine rebounds. She sank two clutch free throws with just 21 seconds remaining to bring the Hawks to within one, but a talented Seahawks team pulled out the victory in the end.

The Nor’easters  of New England were another challenge for the Hawks, but Weekes got the team rolling with a jumper within the first six seconds of the game. She went on to lead the team with 16 points, shooting 50% from the field, while also grabbing a team-high nine rebounds.

Weekes and the Hawks play their final home game of the regular season Tuesday at 6 p.m. against Anna Maria College.