NEWARK, NJ – Soccer's
Mamadou Guirassy was selected as NJIT Athletes of the Week for his performance through October 16.
Guirassy helped the Highlanders clinch a spot in the ASUN Conference tournament, scoring two goals in their 4-1 victory over Jacksonville on Saturday.
The senior has 14 goals on the season, which is the most in the ASUN and second in all of NCAA Division I men's soccer.
Guirassy leads the Highlanders and the ASUN in points (30), goals (14) and shots (70) and won ASUN Player of the Week on Monday for the third time this year.
PAST NJIT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK HONOREES
| Date |
Male Athlete of the Week |
Female Athlete of the Week |
| August 28 |
Danny Cordeiro (Men's Soccer) |
Adriana Nieto (Women's Volleyball) |
| September 5 |
Mamadou Guirassy (Men's Soccer) |
Amelia Sapirman (Women's Soccer) |
| September 11 |
Victor Pujades (Men's Soccer) |
Noelle Batista (Women's Soccer) |
| September 25 |
Lukas Zvikas (Men's Tennis) |
Kelly DiCristina (Women's Cross Country) |
| October 2 |
Mamadou Guirassy & Victor Pujades (Men's Soccer) |
Tess Albyn (Women's Volleyball) |
| October 9 |
Blake Brancato (Men's Cross Country |
Briana Hackos (Women's Soccer) |
| October 16 |
Mamadou Guirassy (Men's Soccer) |
Cassandra Raia (Women's Cross Country) |
