Shavar Staats (1/17/2023) - Athlete Awards - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Athletes of the Week

Shavar Staats

Award

Athletes of the Week
Week Of

1/17/2023
Sport

Men's Track and Field
Bio

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UMBC sophomore Shavar Staats (Ellicott City, Md./Milford Mill) is the UMBC Athlete of the Week after The America East Conference tabbed him as the Male Track Performer of the Week for his efforts in the Nittany Lion Challenge on January 14.

In the 60 meter dash, Staats earned a second place finish, crossing the line in a time of 6.82. He bested his top freshman mark by .01 seconds and replaced himself with the fourth-best time in school history.

Staats improved by .08 seconds from the heats to the finals and moved from third to second place. He bested competitors from Pitt and Maryland to earn the silver.

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11/22/2023	Dani Nicusan	Men's Swimming and Diving
11/15/2023	Bruna de Padua	Women's Swimming and Diving
11/15/2023	Dion Brown	Men's Basketball
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10/31/2023	Andy Vines	Men's Swimming and Diving
10/25/2023	Mia Bilusic	Women's Volleyball
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