Nicole Desens (SR) Fredonia

FEMALE FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

(Hopewell Junction, N.Y./Arlington)
Desens, who became a SUNYAC champion in the indoor shot put this winter, threw a personal best 43.99 meters in the discus throw at the St. John Fisher Classic on Saturday. Previously ranked No. 35 in the country in the event (41.39 meters), her improvement of 2.60 meters will likely move her up the NCAA Division III rankings. Coming into the weekend, Desens's throw would have been good enough for No. 13 in the country. Desens also threw 11.88 meters in the shot put.