WALTHAM, Mass. -- Senior Elias Rodl of
Berlin, Germany, and sophomore
Charly Saltz of
Los Angeles, California, members of the men’s basketball and women’s tennis team, respectively, have been named the Brandeis University Athletes of the Week for the week ending Feb. 22. The Brandeis Athlete of the Week program is presented by The Chateau Restaurant and Jake n JOES Sports Grille.
Despite a pair of losses, Rodl was outstanding for the Judges, averaging 31.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, shooting 58.5% (24-41) from the field, 35.7% (5-14) from 3-point range and 90% (9-10) from the line. He had 21 points, four rebounds, and an assist against #6-ranked Chicago on Feb. 20 in a 77-71 loss. On Feb. 22, in a 74-68 defeat against Washington University, he posted a 41-point, 11-rebound performance for his fifth double-double of the season. It was the highest-scoring game by a Judge since 1992 and the second-highest performance in the University Athletic Association this season.. In the process, Rodl exceeded 1000 points for his career, 963 of which have come in just two seasons at Brandeis.
Rodl ranks second in the UAA in scoring this season, averaging 23.4 points per game. He is also third in rebounding (7.6 rebounds per game), second in free-throw percentage (84.5%), third in 3-point percentage (43.1%) and fourth in field goal percentage (51.9%). He also leads the league with 69 3-pointers.
The Judges conclude their regular season on Saturday, February 28, at UAA rival New York University.
Saltz went 4-2 overall for the #32 Judges on their west-coast trip. She earned a 6-4, 6-2, win at #4 singles against Occidental as Brandeis earned a 5-2 win, then took a 5-7, 4-6, defeat against #5 CMS, the team's closest match in a 7-0 loss to the Athenas. In a marathon match against #29 Redlands, Saltz played the clinching match at #5 singles, winning 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, breaking in the final game to clinch the 4-3 victory for the Judges after they had trailed, 3-2. She was 2-1 at #3 doubles as well.
The Brandeis women’s tennis team returns to action on Sunday, March 1, at Division I Quinnipiac Universiy.
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."
Rodl is a 2022 graduate of Schulund Leistungssportzentrum Berlin. For more information on Brandeis men’s basketball, visit their web page at https://brandeisjudges.com/sports/mbball.
Saltz is a 2024 graduate of Learning Post Academy. For more information on Brandeis women’s tennis, visit their web page at https://brandeisjudges.com/sports/wten.
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