ST. PETERSBURG – Eckerd College Athletics hosted the annual ECSPYs on Sunday inside Miller Auditorium. Batu Ataseven (men's tennis) and Emma Egan (women's basketball) highlighted the evening's award winners as the 2025-26 recipients of the James R. Harley Award.
The James R. Harley Award is annually presented to the top senior male and female student-athlete that has demonstrated leadership and excellence in the classroom, on the field of competition, and in their community.
Ataseven, from Istanbul, Turkey, is a four-year member of the men's tennis program. He leaves Eckerd holding both the career singles and doubles record for the Tritons. A two-time All-SSC selection, Ataseven also appeared in the ITA national rankings in doubles in 2026. Academically, he is a double major in Economics and Management, is a member of Chi Alpha Sigma, and serves a Business Finance tutor and Summer Conference Aide. Additionally, he received the D2ADA Academic Achievement Award and the SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll three times.
Egan, from Mount Washington, Ky., completed her second season with the women's basketball program. She was an SSC Defensive Player of the Week, First Team All-Conference, and a WBCA All-American this season. She helped lead the team to an SSC outright regular season title and second Sweet 16 in program history. Outside of basketball, Egan is involved in various SAAC community initiatives, including integrity sports triathlon volunteer, elementary reading tour, food drive, and the Edible Peach Patch Project.
Two years ago, Eckerd proudly established a chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma. The organization recognizes the exceptional qualities of student-athletes—superior academic achievement, participation in intercollegiate athletics, outstanding leadership, and a strong commitment to serving our college community. A total of 44 Eckerd student-athletes were recognized for their induction.
Below are the awards from the night.
| AWARD |
WINNER(S) |
SPORT |
| Sue McDermott Friend of the Tritons |
Annie Bleecker |
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| Professor of the Year |
Robert Jozkowski |
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| Triton Award |
Natalie Rudman |
Women's Soccer |
| Triton Award |
Liam Armstrong |
Men's Soccer |
| Triton Award |
Abigail Davidson |
Women's Cross Country |
| Triton Award |
Hugh Kuffner |
Men's Cross Country |
| Triton Award |
Natalie Aniol |
Volleyball |
| Triton Award |
Tia Soultanakis |
Sailing |
| Triton Award |
Sofia Dyhre |
Women's Golf |
| Triton Award |
Tyler Van Dusen |
Men's Golf |
| Triton Award |
Ieva Korzane |
Women's Basketball |
| Triton Award |
Koa Baker |
Men's Basketball |
| Triton Award |
Catherine Cole |
Women's Tennis |
| Triton Award |
Mario Kirkov |
Men's Tennis |
| Triton Award |
Mikkel Paulson |
Men's Track |
| Triton Award |
Brooke Sawyer |
Women's Track |
| Triton Award |
Christian Cabina |
Baseball |
| Triton Award |
Kinsley Castro |
Softball |
| Triton Award |
Madison Hardbarger |
Beach Volleyball |
| Team MVP |
Jasmine Gallo |
Women's Soccer |
| Team MVP |
Robert Thorarinsson |
Men's Soccer |
| Team MVP |
Nathalia Mallo |
Women's Cross Country |
| Team MVP |
Nathalia Mallo |
Women's Track |
| Team MVP |
Renn Telles |
Men's Cross Country |
| Team MVP |
Kinga Michalska |
Volleyball |
| Team MVP |
Paul Rodrigues Jr. |
Sailing |
| Team MVP |
Melissa Ball |
Women's Golf |
| Team MVP |
Reggie Fear |
Men's Golf |
| Team MVP |
Emma Egan |
Women's Basketball |
| Team MVP |
Wyatt Triestman |
Men's Basketball |
| Team MVP |
Olivia Lindestaf |
Women's Tennis |
| Team MVP |
Batu Ataseven |
Men's Tennis |
| Team MVP |
Marcus Kennedy |
Men's Track |
| Team MVP |
Teagan VanderMey, Ella Kloepper |
Beach Volleyball |
| Team MVP |
Kam Gelwick, Grady Bivens |
Baseball |
| Team MVP |
Hannah Taylor & Brandilyn Reymer |
Softball |
| Senior Scholar-Athlete Award (Female) |
Sofia Dyhre (Women's Golf), Akari Miura (Women's Golf), Kes Smith (Women's Soccer(, Olivia Ozbolt (Women's Soccer), Natalie Rudman (Women's Soccer) |
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| Senior Scholar-Athlete Award (Male) |
Batu Ataseven (Men's Tennis) |
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| William J. Mathews Academic Achievement |
Men's Tennis |
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| Holt Weeks |
Amirali Ghavam |
Men's Tennis |
| Triton Cup |
Beach Volleyball |
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| Perseverance |
Volleyball |
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| Comeback |
Baseball |
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Eckerd Athletics also announced special award finalists, which will be announced via social media this summer.
| AWARD |
FINALISTS |
| Female Newcomer of the Year |
Aubane Statiotis (Golf), Anaya Thomas (Soccer) |
| Male Newcomer of the Year |
Grady Bivens (Baseball), Amirali Ghavam (Tennis), Jacob Davis (Men's Basketball) |
| Team of the Year |
Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Softball, Baseball |
| Female Athlete of the Year |
Kinga Michalska (Volleyball), Ieva Korzane (Women's Basketball), Olivia Lindestaf (Women's Tennis), Brandilyn Reymer (Softball), Hannah Taylor (Softball) |
| Male Athlete of the Year |
Grady Bivens (Baseball), Reggie Fear (Men's Golf), Corey Hodierne (Baseball) |
