MOTA, TUMANQUIL NAMED OCAA ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

TORONTO - The following have been named Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) student-athletes of the week for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 16.

MALE: Jose Bruno Mota, La Cite, Men's Soccer

La Cite's Jose Bruno Mota scored four goals in two games, including a hat trick in a 3-1 win at Durham on Oct 15. Mota added another goal the following day in a 3-3 tie at Seneca. Mota has scored 10 goals in five matches this season, and with two matches to go, should have a lock on another scoring championship. Mota scored 14 goals last season.

FEMALE: Maryann Tumanquil, Seneca, Women's Fastball

Maryann Tumanquil pitched her Seneca teammates into the OCAA championship tournament with an impressive 11-1 win over Conestoga on Oct. 16. Tumanquil allowed one unearned run on three hits and one walk while striking out six. Tumanquil pitched in three games in the span of two days, earning two wins and striking out a total of 11 batters. Seneca (6-4) will be the third seed at the OCAA championship.

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