Vikings of the Week are chosen throughout the school year by Lawrence University Director of Athletic Media Relations Joe Vanden Acker. The honor is given to a student-athlete for his or her outstanding play, contributions to the team, significant achievements, record-setting performance, etc. On occasion, the honor is given to an entire team.
April 8-14, 2013
Rudi Pino, Golf
Rudi Pino grabbed fourth place at the Marian Invitational and was named the Midwest Conference Player of the Week. A freshman from Vancouver, Wash., Pino carded his collegiate-low round in the tournament's first round. Playing at Morningstar Golfers Club in Waukesha, Wis., Pino carded a 4-under par 68 in the opening round. Pino followed that with a 75 on Monday for a 36-hole total of 143. Led by Pino, Lawrence placed sixth in the team standings with a score of 623. Pino was the highest finisher among the Midwest Conference players in the field.
Craig Sherwood, Men's Tennis
Craig Sherwood picked up a critical victory in Lawrence's win over Carroll and was named the Midwest Conference Player of the Week. A sophomore from Kenosha, Wis., Sherwood had a perfect week for the Vikings that included a key singles victory in Lawrence’s 5-4 win over Carroll on April 13. Sherwood also posted a 2-0 record in doubles. In Lawrence’s victory over Carroll, Sherwood defeated Isaac Jordan 6-0, 2-6, 6-3 at No. 4 singles to help clinch a critical North Division win over the Pioneers. He also teamed with Brian DeCorte for an 8-5 victory at No. 3 doubles. Sherwood and DeCorte also posted an 8-0 victory at No. 2 doubles in Lawrence’s 9-0 win over Dominican (Ill.) on April 14.
