FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) announced the Athletes of the Week on Monday afternoon. The Adrian College Bulldogs earned four MIAA Athlete of the Week honors including Abby Malone of the Adrian College women's lacrosse team, and Taylor Gerhardt of the softball team.

MIAA Women's Lacrosse Defensive Athlete of the Week - Abby Malone, Adrian College
Sophomore midfielder Abby Malone led the Bulldogs defensively in their contest against Otterbein, helping Adrian rally from a 5–11 deficit to force overtime at 13–13. Malone recorded six ground balls and a caused turnover while also contributing a goal and an assist. She currently ranks third in the conference with 3.80 ground balls per game.  

MIAA Softball Position Player of the Week - Taylor Gerhardt, Adrian College
Junior outfielder Taylor Gerhardt helped lead the Bulldogs to a 5–3 week, anchoring Adrian's offense and defense against top regional opponents. Gerhardt went 24-for-35 at the plate with eight stolen bases, two doubles, two home runs, and five RBIs. She currently leads the MIAA with 69 at-bats, 30 runs, 40 hits, 54 total bases, a .618 on-base percentage, and 24 stolen bases.