INDIANAPOLIS – The Great Midwest Athletes of the week for August 29^th, 2022 are based on student-athlete performance from August 25, 2022-August 28, 2022.
 
Men’s Soccer

Offense: Christian Piccolotto- Malone University/ Fr. / Midfield / Ontario, Canada
In his college debut, Freshman Christian Piccolotto helped the Malone Pioneers record their best start since 2011 at 2-0. Piccolotto recorded three goals and three assists on the week for a total of nine points. He now leads the conference in assists and is tied for first in the conference in goals-scored with teammate Tha Lwe
 
Defense: Adan Gonzalez- Trevecca Nazarene University/ So. / Goalkeeper / Nashville, TN
Gonzalez led the Trojans to a victory in their season opener over the University of Alabama Huntsville. In his first start of the season, Gonzalez recorded a shutout with nine saves on nine Charger shots on goal. The win puts Trevecca at 1-0 on the year.
 
Women’s Soccer

Offense: Bree Owen- Kentucky Wesleyan College/ Jr. / Forward / Owensboro, KY
The junior forward recorded three goals in just 28 minutes in a 13-0 win over Berea College. Owen totaled six points on the weekend, including two assists. She currently leads the Great Midwest in assists and ranks second in points.
 
Defense: Brooke Ackley- Cedarville University/ Jr. / Goalkeeper / Worthington, OH
Ackley had 16 saves over the weekend, including 10 in a win over Carson-Neman University. She recorded her 11^th career-shutout to help the Yellowjackets go 1-0-1 to start the year.
 
Volleyball

North Division
Offense: Karoline Shelton- Hillsdale College/ Sr. / Outside Hitter / Shawnee, KS
Former Player of the Year and First-Team All-Conference selection, Karoline Shelton helped the Chargers go 3-1 in their opening weekend. Shelton led the team offensively with 56 kills at 3.29 per set. The senior also poured in 2.71 digs per set and four aces. Shelton now ranks 8^th in school history in career kills and digs.
 
Defense: Alli Wiese- Hillsdale College/ So. / Libero / Mattawan, MI
Wiese was selected to the All-Tournament team as she averaged 4.71 digs for a total of 80 through four matches. The sophomore surpassed 1,000 career digs, becoming just the 12^th player in program history to do so with three years of eligibility remaining. 
 
South Division
Offense: Ellie Buffler- Trevecca Nazarene University/ Sr. / Outside Hitter/ Nashville, TN
The senior helped the Trojans go 4-0 to open up the 2022 season. Buffler surpassed the 1,000 career-kill mark as she had 51 kills at 3.64 per set. She added nine service aces, 41 digs, nine assists, and five blocks over the weekend.
 
Defense: Cam Davenport- Cedarville University/ Fr. / Outside Hitter / Roanoke, VA
Davenport proved to be a defensive force for the Yellowjackets as she poured in 46 kills, 22 digs, five blocks, and three aces in her college debut. The freshman helped Cedarville go 3-2 on the weekend.