Samantha Ferguson (Westmoreland, NY/Westmoreland) and Killian Bauer (Verona, NY/Vernon-Verona-Sherill) have been named the Pioneer Athletes of the Week for the week of September 14th. This is Bauer's first career Pioneer honor, and Ferguson's second career Pioneer honor.

Samantha Ferguson (Westmoreland, NY/Westmoreland) proved to be the difference-maker in the Pioneers' 2-1 win over Oswego State this past Saturday at the Blue Devil Clarion Classic in Fredonia. Despite having limited opportunities in front of the net, thanks to matches against two stellar defenses, the sophomore managed to net the decisive goal, sending in a shot in the 57th minute to cement a win against the Lakers. In addition, she played all 90 minutes of both matches, showing off her longevity even while remaining extremely active in the attacking half. 

Ferguson and the Pioneers will be hosting SUNY Morrisville on Tuesday at 4 pm.

Bauer and the Pioneers competed in Hamilton College's Short Course Invitational, running a 5km course. The sophomore finished second in the field of 141, joining a group of just four runners to finish sub-16:00. Bauer's 15:54.8 finish time showed an improvement of almost 40 seconds from his two races of the same distance as a freshman.

The Pioneers will be attending the RPI Fairgrounds Showdown in Greenwich, NY, on Saturday.