Reading, Pa. (Sept. 5, 2022) - Alvernia Women's Volleyball junior Rachel Sipling and Football first-year Colin Payne were named Alvernia Athletes of the Week for their performances during the week of August 29 - September 4, 2022.

Rachel Sipling led Alvernia to a 3-0 start (its best start in 20 years) with 40 kills and 109 attacks over 11 sets played. The junior also added nine aces - including six against Gwynedd Mercy - and, 36 digs, and five blocks. Sipling posted 15 kills against Washington and another 15 against Gwynedd Mercy.

Colin Payne, making his first collegiate start, set a new Alvernia passing record with 380 yards passing on 24 completions in a setback for the Golden Wolves. Payne's 380 yards passing surpassed Alvernia's previous record by over 150 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and rushed for 24 yards for 404 all-purpose yards. He finished the night with a 121.9 QBR on 48 attempts.

Women's Volleyball is back in action on Wednesday night at home for its MAC Commonwealth opener against Hood College.

Alvernia heads to Ohio to face Oberlin College for the first time in program history on Saturday.