WALTHAM, Mass. -- Seniors
Tyler Correnti of
West Newbury, Massachusetts, and the men’s soccer team,
Abby Kennedy of
Half Moon Bay, California, and the women’s basketball team, have been named the Brandeis University Athletes of the Week for the week ending November 16. The Brandeis Athlete of the Week program is presented by The Chateau Restaurant and Jake n JOES Sports Grille.
Correnti, a goalkeeper, helped the 18th-ranked Brandeis men’s soccer team reach the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament over the weekend at Gordon Field. On Saturday, November 15, he made five saves in a 2-1 win over Stevens Institute of Technology, including three in the final seven minutes after the Judges had taken the lead. On Sunday, November 16, Correnti made a career-high eight saves as the Judges took top-ranked Tufts University into double overtime before falling, 1-0, in the 101st minute.
For the season, Correnti finished with a 1.17 goals-against average and 57 saves for a 0.731 save percentage. He started all but one game for the Judges and played all but 103 minutes in net in his senior season. Brandeis finished with a 10-4-5 record, their highest win total since 2019, and their first trip to the NCAA Division III tournament since 2017.
Kennedy led the Judges in scoring last week, averaging 27 points per game on 35.4% shooting from the floor, 38.9% from 3-point range and a perfect 13-for-13 from the line. In a 77-66 home win over Rhode Island College on Nov. 13, she scored a career-high 28 points, hitting 10-of-23 overall, 3-of-5 from 3-point range and 5-of-5 from the line. She also grabbed six rebounds against the Anchorwomen. In a 74-64 win on the road at Framingham State on Nov. 15, Kennedy scored 26 points, on 7-of-25 shooting, 4-of-13 from deep and 8-of-8 from the line. In a more recent 64-39 win over Rivier on Tuesday evening, Kennedy added 20 more points, including 11 in the first period when she outperformed the entire Raider lineup as Brandeis outscored them 20-5.
Including the game against Rivier, Kennedy is second in the University Athletic Association in scoring, averaging 22 points per game. Her 110 points, 38 field goals, and 23 free throws are most in the league, while her 11 3-pointers are second-most. Brandeis is off to a 5-0 start in head coach Julie Prichett’s second season on the sideline, their best start since the 2009-10 campaign.
Both student-athletes were also recognized by outside organizations for their recent play. Correnti added his second University Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week honor for his performance, while Kennedy was named to the New England Women’s Basketball Association Weekly Honor Roll.
This is the tenth year that the Brandeis Athlete of the Week program has been presented by The Chateau Restaurant Group. The Athlete of the Year Program highlights top Brandeis student-athletes who have had an outstanding athletic achievement in the week prior. Each selected student-athlete will be featured on the Brandeis athletics homepage and inside the Chateau Waltham and Jake n JOES
Owned and operated by the Nocera Family, the Chateau Restaurant of Waltham opened in 1933 and set the standard for providing the tradition of Italian family dining, friendly service, and quality food at reasonable prices for its customers. Located on 195 School Street, with 900 seats, the Chateau is always ready to accommodate large parties.
The Nocera Family consists of 6 brothers who have always had a passion for playing sports. In 2010, the Nocera Family launched a new concept, Jake n JOES Sports Grille. Jake n JOES Waltham opened in 2014 and is the best place to watch a game and enjoy quality food.
"Brandeis student-athletes are fantastic role models in our community,” says Chateau President Joe Nocera, “They exemplify the ideals of excellence and commitment both on and off the playing field. The Chateau Waltham and Jake n JOES Waltham are proud to partner with Brandeis Athletics to continue to enhance a positive focus within the Waltham Community."
Correnti is a 2022 graduate of Pentucket Regional High School. For more information on Brandeis men’s soccer, visit their web page at
https://brandeisjudges.com/sports/mens-soccer.
Kennedy is a 2022 graduate of Half Moon Bay High School. For more information on Brandeis women’s basketball, visit their web page at
https://brandeisjudges.com/sports/womens-basketball.
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