SELINSGROVE, PA – Four Susquehanna University student-athletes have been recognized by the Liberty League and Landmark Conference as athletes of the week in their respective sports.

Sophomore running back Dave Paveletz (Warrior Run, Pa./Hanover Area) was named Co-Offensive Performer of the Week in the Liberty League. Paveletz rushed 29 times for a net gain of 192 yards while scoring four of Susquehanna's five touchdowns.

With that effort, Paveletz became the seventh-ranked Crusader in school history for yards rushed in a single contest. He also ends the season with the most rushing yards in the Liberty League at 1,173, which is also the second-highest single-season total in school history (Matt Wichlinski, 1997/1,322 yards).

The Landmark Conference also recognized three Crusaders as Athletes of the Week.

Susquehanna sophomore Paul Thistle (Blue Bell, Pa./Wissahickon) earned Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week honors as he continued his strong season by qualifying for the NCAA Division III Championships on the strength of a stellar performance at the NCAA Mideast Regional.

Thistle crossed the line in 21st position at the meet, posting a time of 25:28 on the 8K course. The time was the fastest by a Landmark runner this season, and topped his previous season best at that distance by more than a minute.

Freshman Alycia Woodruff (West Chester, Pa./West Chester East) was named Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week as she also earned a spot at the NCAA Division III Championships with an outstanding performance at the NCAA Mideast Regional.

Woodruff blistered the 6K course in a time of 22:21 which marked a new career best for the freshman at the distance, and improved on her best time by more than a minute. Her time was good for a ninth-place finish at the meet.

In men's swimming, Susquehanna junior Alex Thurstlic (Chadds Ford, Pa./Garnet Valley) took the weekly honors as he helped the Crusaders claim their first win over Dickinson College in 20 years with several top performances.

Thurstlic swam the backstroke leg of the 400-medley relay, which Susquehanna won to open the meet, and then turned in individual victories in the 200 IM and 200 backstroke. His times in the events were 2:05.28 and 2:07.02 respectively.