The State University of New York at New Paltz Athlete of the Week poll is back for the Spring 2026 season! We are allowing the fans, students, campus, and the entire Hawks community to decide on who should be the #NPHawks Athlete of the Week. Whichever athlete receives the most votes will be featured on nphawks.com and all #NPHawks social media channels. Make sure to get your vote in before 11 a.m. on Wednesday!
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Lexi Atwater(Women's Lacrosse): Senior attacker
Lexi Atwater had a huge week, starting on Wednesday against Plattsburgh, where she exploded for eight goals and three assists in a dominant win. She followed that up on Saturday against Oswego with two goals, continuing to lead the offense and staying consistent as a scoring threat.
Alex Frenza(Softball): Senior pitcher
Alex Frenza delivered amazing performances this week in the circle, starting on Tuesday against John Jay where she threw five shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out six in a dominant win. She followed that up on Thursday against Plattsburgh with a complete game shutout, giving up no hits and striking out 14 in an incredible performance. Frenza closed out the week on Saturday against Potsdam, tossing five innings with eight strikeouts to secure another win. With her playing a key role in the Hawks' success, she earned SUNYAC Softball Pitcher of the Week honors.
Angelica Gabriel(Tennis): Sophomore
Angelica Gabriel delivered a strong performance, taking control with a six-to-one second-set win before sealing the match with a 10 to five win in the tiebreaker. Gabriel showed great composure and confidence throughout, playing a key role in the Hawks' success this week.
Dylan Hayes(Baseball): Junior pitcher
Dylan Hayes delivered an impressive outing on Friday against Canton, tossing a complete game shutout over nine innings while allowing just four hits and striking out four to secure the win. Hayes was in full control on the mound, making it hard for the hitters all game and playing a key role in the Hawks' success this week.
Drew Hulede(Men's Lacrosse): Sophomore defender
Drew Hulede had a solid showing this week, highlighted by his performance on Saturday against Cortland, where he recorded four ground balls and caused a turnover. Hulede stayed active on the defensive end, disrupting plays and helping anchor the Hawks' defense with his physical presence and effort throughout the game.
Geoff Ndoria(Men's Volleyball): Junior outside hitter
Geoff Ndoria had a strong weekend for the Hawks, starting on Friday against NYU where he recorded nine kills, to go along with four digs in a big win. He followed that up on Saturday against Springfield with fourteen kills, continuing to be a key offensive presence for the Hawks.
