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Laurent and Hernandez Named Keiser Athletes of the Week - Week 18

The Keiser Athletic Department announced this week's Seahawks Athletes of the Week on Monday. This week's winners, senior swimmer Ines Laurent and senior wrestler Miguel Hernandez were recognized for their performances during the week of January 19.
 

Miguel Hernandez, Fourth Year, 165, Dade City, Fla.Miguel Hernandez action
  • Produced the top finish for the Seahawks during the Southeastern Open on Saturday
  • Placed third in the 165 bracket with a 4-1 record
  • Championship Round 1: won by fall over Hamzah Mohamad (Southeastern) (2:10)
  • Quarterfinal: won by tech fall over Rashon Hines (Florida A&M) (19-1)
  • Semifinal: Lost to Gavin Balmecada (Life)  (7-3)
  • Consolation Semifinal: won by decision over Peyton Brooks (Life) (6-1)
  • 3rd Place Match: won by decision over Ty Rodriguez (Southeastern) (9-4)
  • Ranked No. 24 in the NAIA in the 165 weight class
 

Ines Laurent, Fourth Year, Free/Fly, Lausanne, SwitzerlandWSWIM_120824_Final
  • Picked up two victories as the Seahawks faced the No. 4-ranked (NCAA Division II) Tampa Spartans
  • Won the 50 Free with a time of 24.31
  • Also claimed first-place in the 100 Free with a time of 52.07
  • Both of her victories with the lone wins for Keiser during the meet
  • Currently holds the third-fasted time in the 100 Free (50.64 - Zippy Invitational) in the nation
  • Has the nation's fourth-fastest time in the 50 Free (23.42 - Zippy Invitational) 
 

Both Hernandez and Laurent will now be in the running for the Keiser Athlete of the Month (January) award in February.
 

Previous Winners
Week 17 - Sirmans and Ellison Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (1/14/2025)
Week 16 - Miszkiewicz and Hale Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (1/7/2025) 
Week 15 - Biltoft-Jensen and Spencer Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (12/16/2024)
Week 14 - Vilhena and De Gues Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (12/8/2024)
POM (Nov.) - Schaefer and Spencer Named Keiser Athletes of the Month for November (12/6/2024)
Week 13 - Simpson and Spencer Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (12/2/2024)
Week 12 - Payne and Schaefer Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (11/26/2024)
Week 11 - Brima and Bradley Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (11/18/2024)
Week 10 - Sanders and Simpson Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (11/12/2024)
POM (Oct.) - Riley and Vangates Named Keiser Athletes of the Month for October (11/7/2024)
Week 9 - Vangates and Marquis Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (11/12/2024)
Week 8 - Burnette and Pryor Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (10/28/2024)
Week 7 - Hutchinson and Riley Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (10/21/2024)
POM (Sept.) - Riley and Burnette Named Keiser Athletes of the Month for September (10/16/2024)
Week 6 - Alam and Apisah Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (10/14/2024)
Week 5 - Vangates and Pryor Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (10/7/2024)
Week 4 - Nebot and Riley Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (9/30/2024)
Week 3 - Villafane and Vilhena Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (9/23/2024)
Week 2 - Burnette and Snorradóttir Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (9/16/2024)
Week 1 - Cavanillas and Rouanet Named This Week's Keiser Athletes of the Week (9/9/2024)
 

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Players Mentioned

Ines Laurent

Ines Laurent

5' 8"
Fourth Year
Senior
Miguel Hernandez

Miguel Hernandez

5' 8"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Ines Laurent

Ines Laurent

5' 8"
Fourth Year
Senior
Miguel Hernandez

Miguel Hernandez

5' 8"
Graduate Student