A pair of New York University women's golfers, as well as a member of the Violets' women's volleyball team, have been honored for their on-course and on-court success last week.
Inha Jun and
Elisa Xue of the women's golf team, as well as
Coco Barton of the women's volleyball team, were recognized for their excellence. Jun was named Liberty League Performer of the Week, Xue was selected Liberty League Rookie of the Week, and Barton was chosen University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week - Defense.
Jun finished in sixth place and Xue finished tied for 16th as the NYU women's golf team placed second of 15 teams at the NCAA Fall Preview last Monday and Tuesday at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA. NYU completed the 36-hole tournament with a two-round score of 599 (+23), shooting 299 (+11) on Monday and 300 (+12) on Tuesday. The Violets finished five strokes behind champion Emory.
Jun was NYU's top finisher in the field of 75, recording a two-round score of 148 (+4) after shooting even-par 72 in the opening round and 76 (+4) on Tuesday.
Xue shot 153 (+9), posting rounds of 78 (+6) and 75 (+3).
Barton played in all eight of NYU's sets at the UAA Round Robin #3 in St. Louis, MO, on Sunday, contributing to wins over Case Western Reserve University (3-2) and the University of Chicago (3-0). She totaled 14 blocks (two solo) and four digs, while adding 17 kills (on a .359 attack percentage) and two assists. Her performance helped lead NYU to its first-ever undefeated regular season (7-0) in UAA play.