news-category: Athletics Cayton White and Leo Andrade Named ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ Athletes of The Week By Office of University Communications On October 15, 2024 Junior Defender Leo Andrade, left, and outside hitter Cayton White Players Recognized for Strong Performance in Recent Matches BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After a strong weekend (Oct. 11-12) both on the court and on the pitch, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Cayton White from ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ volleyball and junior defender Leo Andrade from ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ men’s soccer have been named the first ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ Athletes of The Week. In a win over Charleston Southern on Oct. 11 for volleyball, White recorded a career-high 23 kills to go along with 13 digs as the Runnin’ Bulldogs grabbed a 3-1 road victory. White continued a strong run of play into Saturday’s contest at Presbyteiran, recording 13 kills and 10 digs. Over in men’s soccer, Andrade finished as one of just two outfield players to play all 180 minutes in Big South Conference games at Winthrop and home against Presbyterian on Oct. 12. In the ‘Dawgs 2-2, come from behind result against the Blue Hose, Andrade scored the game-tying goal in the 73rd minute with an audacious strike from 30 yards away, his first career goal for the Red and Black. Story courtesy ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥.edu. Junior Defender Leo Andrade, left, and outside hitter Cayton White
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