October 2023 Athletes of the Month

Ava Amato – Senior – Field Hockey

“Ava is an insane player. She knows how to absolutely carry the team in any position, She’s strong anywhere on the field, and you can always count on her and her skill. ”“Besides her physical abilities, Ava always shows up to practice ready to make the whole team laugh and try [their] absolute hardest.”

Kerem Erkmen – Junior – Sailing

“Kerem is a crucial member of the URI Sailing team. He has been a key player that helped us become 11th ranked national sailing team.” “Kerem is a team player who always takes into account how his actions impact others. He never misses a practice and is always willing to provide advice and feedback to other team members.”

James O’ Sullivan – Junior – Men’s Rugby

“Nicest guy on the pitch. His dominant performance in the redzone against SCSU’s defense led to URI’s victory last Sunday. O’Sullivan also scored a magnificent try in the late minutes of the match, still running hard after everyone was tired.” “James has been a part of the program for 3 years now. His dedication to the team is admirable, no one deserves it more!”