Ursinus Athletics will be hosting its annual athletics closing ceremony for the first time since 2019. However, this year it will look much different. The URSPYS will be taking place on Sunday, May 1st at 7pm in the Floy Lewis Bakes Fieldhouse. Modeled after popular award shows such as the ESPYS and the Grammy's, the URSPYS will serve as the final gathering of the academic year for all Ursinus student-athletes to showcase their milestones, achievements, and to honor the senior class.
In-person attendance for the URSPYS is limited to Ursinus student-athletes, coaches, athletic staff, and select campus partners. A live stream of the URSPYS will be available (Live Stream) for families of student-athletes, alumni, and others.
As the URSPYS are quickly approaching, we would like to give a sneak peek of the nominees for some of the awards that will be announced on Sunday.
URSPY AWARD FINALISTS
Female Rookie of the Year – Awarded to the female first year student-athlete who has excelled in athletics during their first year as an Ursinus Bear.
Chinwe Irondi – Women's Basketball
Maeve Leonzi – Women's Lacrosse
Grace Lynch – Women's Lacrosse
Stephanie Wichman – Softball
Madison Zimmerman – Gymnastics
Male Rookie of the Year – Awarded to the male first year student-athlete who has excelled in athletics during their first year as an Ursinus Bear.
Aaron Anderson – Football
Jakob Cantor – Baseball
Jonah Kasznay – Men's Swimming
Brody Myers – Men's Track & Field
Sean Neylon – Men's Basketball
Most Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year – Honors the top female student-athlete in the graduating class who has demonstrated exemplary athletic prowess throughout their career at Ursinus.
Mackenzie Brennan – Softball
Devon Carroll – Field Hockey
Sophie Lear – Women's Swimming
Most Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year – the top male student-athlete in the graduating class who has demonstrated exemplary athletic prowess throughout their career at Ursinus.
Ryan Carkhuff – Men's Swimming
Joshua Grahame – Men's Lacrosse
Tyler Reilly – Men's Track & Field
Other Awards to be Announced
Ehret and Ronald C. Kichline Prizes - Awarded to senior student-athletes who excelled in athletics during their time at Ursinus.
Linda McIntyre Award – Awarded to a sophomore woman who, during her freshman and sophomore years, demonstrates initiative in financing her education, proficiency and perseverance in intercollegiate athletics and a cooperative and unselfish attitude in women's sports.
Olive Sergeant Hamm Award – Awarded to a senior woman who exemplifies the best in college life; athletically, socially, and scholastically.
Best Bear Award – Honors a staff member of Ursinus Athletics (Team Ursinus), who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, a willingness to provide exceptional service, and has gone above and beyond to support the Ursinus College Department of Athletics.
Team Community Service Award – Honors the varsity sports program that achieves the most significant contributions and notable community service to the college and local communities throughout the academic year.
Play of the Year Award – Awarded to the Ursinus student-athlete who made the most exciting individual play during an athletic competition this year.
Most Outstanding Athletic Performance Award – Honors the student-athlete who had the best overall individual athletic performance in a single varsity competition this year.
Director of Athletics Award – Honors a student-athlete who exemplifies perseverance, loyalty, and spirit to their team and Ursinus College and is a positive influence on their teammates.