It was another big weekend for Bethel athletics with eight teams in action this past weekend. Four student-athletes from those squad were honored with MIAC weekly awards thanks to standout performances.
MIAC Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Evan Larsen
Bethel University
Jr.
St. Paul, Minn. | Concordia Academy-Roseville
Evan Larsen won the weight throw with a personal best toss of 17.11 meters (56' 1.75") at the Royals' Gene Glader Classic on 2/17. The throw ranks 48th in NCAA Division III and leads the MIAC this season.
MIAC Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
Payton Thomsen
Bethel University
So. | Guard
Blaine, Minn. | Spring Lake Park
Payton Thomsen averaged 28.0 points and eight boards for the Royals in the final week of the regular season. He tallied 28 points in a five-point loss at Saint John's on 2/14 where he shot 9-of-14 while sinking a career-high six threes. At St. Olaf on 2/17, Thomsen picked up his first career double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds to lead BU to an 83-69 victory and the final spot in the MIAC Men's Basketball Playoffs.
MIAC Men's Hockey Offensive Player of the Week
Tyler Braccini
Bethel University
So. | Forward
Hanover, Minn. | Buffalo
Tyler Braccini led the Royals to a sweep of Hamline with a pair of multi-goal performances last weekend. Braccini tallied the Royals' first two goals in the opening 15:30 while going +2 on ice as part of a 6-5 win on 2/16. In a 6-4 win on 2/17, Braccini put Bethel up 2-0 with a power play goal 5:09 into the first before scoring 30 seconds into the second.
MIAC Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week
Michaella Sullivan
Bethel University
Fy.
Prior Lake, Minn. | Lakeville South
Michaella Sullivan picked up two critical points in the Royals' 5-4 win over UW-Eau Claire on 2/16. Sullivan remained perfect in doubles play with an 8-2 victory. At No. 2 singles, Sullivan helped BU go up 4-1, winning in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5.
