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Athlete Awards

Athlete of the Week

Janie Howse

  • Award
    Athlete of the Week
  • Week Of
    5/2/2016
  • Sport
    Women's Track
  • Bio
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Kylie Bennett from softball and Janie Howse from women's track have been named the Back To Health EIU student-athletes of the week.

Bennett helped power the Panthers to a big series win over SIU Edwardsville as EIU clinched a spot in the upcoming OVC Tournament.  Bennett was 4-of-8 at the plate driving home four runs in the two weekend wins.  Bennett added scored two runs while connecting for two doubles and two home runs.

Howse competed in two throws events at the Valpo Crusader Invite placing first in the hammer throw and second in the discus.  Her winning mark in the hammer measured 170'7" which ranks as the second best hammer throw in school history.  Howse currently ranks third in the OVC in the hammer throw this season.  


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
9/2/2013 Alex McNulty Football
9/2/2013 Nick Borre Football
8/26/2013 Madison Carter Women's Soccer
6/10/2013 Jade Riebold Women's Track
6/10/2013 Mick Viken Men's Track
5/20/2013 Matt Borens Baseball
5/20/2013 Treysen Vavra Baseball
5/13/2013 Brant Valach Baseball
5/13/2013 Erika Ramos Women's Track
5/6/2013 Britney Whitehead Women's Track
5/6/2013 Jalisa Paramore Women's Track
4/29/2013 Mick Viken Men's Track
4/29/2013 Bailey O'Dell Softball
4/22/2013 Matt Borens Baseball
4/22/2013 Hanna Mennenga Softball
4/15/2013 Jade Riebold Women's Track
4/15/2013 Bailey O'Dell Softball
4/8/2013 Britney Whitehead Women's Track
4/8/2013 Nick Priessman Baseball
4/1/2013 Tyler Carter Men's Track
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