Three players from Florida Southern College have earned Player of the Week honors in the Sunshine State Conference. Jacob Czyz, recognized for Men's Lacrosse, achieved significant milestones, while Onur Turgut and Aidan Kelley were honored in Men's Tennis and Baseball, respectively. This marks the first Player of the Week accolade for both Turgut and Kelley. Czyz excelled in faceoffs with a notable performance in a recent game against Lynn, Turgut shined in tennis to help clinch a doubles point, and Kelley delivered a standout pitching performance to secure a win over Tampa.

By the Numbers
  • Jacob Czyz won 20 of 24 faceoffs and collected 12 groundballs, leading NCAA Division II in groundballs per game.
  • Aidan Kelley achieved his second save of the season while striking out three in a crucial ninth inning against Tampa.
Yes, But

The distinction of Player of the Week underscores individual accomplishments; however, it highlights teamwork contributions that led to collective victories for the Mocs, suggesting that sustained success may require more than standout performances.

State of Play
  • Czyz is currently leading NCAA Division II in groundballs per game.
  • The Moccasins are on a winning streak, having secured back-to-back home conference victories.
What's Next

The Mocs will aim to build on their recent success in upcoming matches, leveraging the momentum generated by these players鈥� performances to pursue further conference victories.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these athletes highlights Florida Southern College鈥檚 potential to excel in their respective sports, reinforcing the importance of individual performance in shaping team success.