Gardner, Waga Named Leopards of the Week

Tom Gardner of men's lacrosse and Jacob Waga of men's volleyball earn this week's honors

February 26, 2024

BOSTON, Mass. – Junior Tom Gardner (West Windsor, N.J.) of men's lacrosse and senior Jacob Waga (East Northport, N.Y.) have been named Leopards of the Week for the week of February 19-26.

Gardner was a brick wall in goal for Wentworth in an 18-4 thumping of Keene State, posting a career-high 20 saves on 24 shots by the Owls. The junior also recorded eight ground balls, tying the game high.

In a four-set win over conference foe Rivier, Waga was consistent as ever, striking down 11 kills and pitching eight digs. The right-side hitter also stuffed his stat line with two service aces and two blocks.

2023-24 Leopards of the Week:

Week #01: Jacob Dukeshire, Men's Soccer and Kate McLane, Women's Volleyball

Week #02: Christopher Jimenez, Men's Soccer and Olivia Vaughn, Women's Volleyball

Week #03: Emma Sanders, Women's Volleyball and Ryan Ballard, Men's Cross Country

Week #04: Claire Reif, Women's Soccer and Kinsey Lutz, Women's Volleyball

Week #05: Jack Chausse, Men's Cross Country and Amanda Zweifler, Women's Volleyball

Week #06: Ethan Lackner, Men's Golf and Emily Hagen, Women's Soccer

Week #07: Dylan Michaud, Men's Soccer and Erin MacLean, Women's Cross Country

Week #08: Will Oliver, Hockey and Jon Savage, Men's Cross Country

Week #09: Josh Faussett, Hockey and Riley Waggoner, Women's Volleyball

Week #10: Maddy Foster, Women's Basketball and Russell Dolabany, Men's Basketball

Week #11: Jack McGovern, Hockey, Tyler Stewart, Men's Basketball, and Dionne Ang, Women's Track & Field