COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - Ursinus Athletics will be hosting the fourth annual URSPYS on Sunday, April 27th at 7:30pm in Helfferich Gymnasium. Modeled after popular award shows such as the ESPYS and the Grammy's, the URSPYS will serve as the final gathering of the academic year for all Ursinus student-athletes to showcase their milestones, achievements, and to honor the senior class.
Click here for a recap of last year's event.
In-person attendance for the URSPYS is limited to Ursinus student-athletes, coaches, athletic staff, and select campus partners. A live stream of the URSPYS will be available (
click here) for families and friends of student-athletes, alumni, and others.
As the URSPYS are quickly approaching, we would like to give a sneak peek of the nominees for some of the awards that will be announced on Sunday.
URSPY AWARD FINALISTS
Rookie of the Year in a Women's Sport – Awarded to the first year student-athlete who has excelled in athletics during their first year as an Ursinus Bear in a women's sport.
Kaleigh Evans – Women's Soccer
Olivia Guy – Women's Wrestling
Katie Yu – Women's Tennis
Reagan Robinson - Softball
Anna Evanchik – Softball
Rookie of the Year in a Men's Sport – Awarded to the first year student-athlete who has excelled in athletics during their first year as an Ursinus Bear in a men's sport.
Mitchell Davis – Men's Track & Field
Samuel Rock III – Men's Wrestling
Chase Martin - Baseball
Daniel Rice – Men's Lacrosse
Most Outstanding Athlete in a Women's Sport – Honors the student-athlete, regardless of class year, who demonstrated superior athletic ability in a women's sport during the 2024-25 academic year
Mary Lauren Franz – Field Hockey
Chinwe Irondi – Women's Basketball
Erin Roe – Gymnastics
Samantha Mallen – Softball
Caroline Sherman – Women's Volleyball
Maeve Leonzi – Women's Lacrosse
Most Outstanding Athlete in a Men's Sport – Honors the student-athlete, regardless of class year, who demonstrated superior athletic ability in a men's sport during the 2024-25 academic year.
Tony Holden - Football
Anthony Cerulli – Men's Wrestling
Mitchell Davis – Men's Track & Field
Jayden McKeen – Men's Track & Field
Trevor Wall – Men's Basketball
Brandon Sullivan - Baseball
Defensive Player of the Year – Honors a student-athlete in a men's and women's sport who had the most outstanding season on the defensive side of the game all season long.
Men's
Ryan DiVergilis – Football
Cole Grubbs – Men's Basketball
Connor Carter - Football
Jordan Williams – Baseball
Women's
Adriana Palladinetti – Women's Lacrosse
Emma Illovsky – Women's Volleyball
Maeve Montgomery – Field Hockey
Samantha Mallen – Softball
Ava Possenti – Women's Basketball
Senior MVP in a Women's Sport – The top student-athlete in the graduating class who has demonstrated exemplary athletic prowess throughout their career at Ursinus in a women's sport.
Chinwe Irondi – Women's Basketball
Mary Lauren Franz – Field Hockey
Julia McCann – Women's Lacrosse
Caroline Sherman – Women's Volleyball
Samantha Mallen - Softball
Senior MVP in a Men's Sport – The top student-athlete in the graduating class who has demonstrated exemplary athletic prowess throughout their career at Ursinus in a men's sport.
Ryan DiVergilis – Football
Trevor Wall – Men's Basketball
Jonah Kasznay – Men's Swimming
Christopher Pucciarelli – Men's Lacrosse
Tony Holden - Football
Other Awards to be Announced
Ehret and Ronald C. Kichline Prizes - Awarded to senior student-athletes who excelled in athletics during their time at Ursinus.
Linda McIntyre Award – Awarded to a sophomore woman who, during her freshman and sophomore years, demonstrates initiative in financing her education, proficiency and perseverance in intercollegiate athletics and a cooperative and unselfish attitude in women's sports.
Olive Sergeant Hamm Award – Awarded to a senior woman who exemplifies the best in college life; athletically, socially, and scholastically.
Best Bear Award – Honors a staff member of Ursinus Athletics (Team Ursinus), who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, a willingness to provide exceptional service, and has gone above and beyond to support the Ursinus College Department of Athletics.
Unsung Hero Award - Recognizes an underclassmen student-athlete who exemplifies dedication, resilience, and selflessness. This individual may not always be in the spotlight, but their impact is undeniable-whether through their relentless work ethic, positive attitude, and/or leadership by example. Their contributions to the team dynamic ultimately helps the group achieve success in ways that aren't measured by stats.
Team Community Service Award – Honors the varsity sports program that achieves the most significant contributions and notable community service to the college and local communities throughout the academic year.
Play of the Year Award – Awarded to the Ursinus student-athlete who made the most exciting individual play during an athletic competition this year.
Most Outstanding Athletic Performance Award – Honors the student-athlete who had the best overall individual athletic performance in a single varsity competition this year.
Director of Athletics Award – Honors a student-athlete who exemplifies perseverance, loyalty, and spirit to their team and Ursinus College and is a positive influence on their teammates.
