ATHLETES of the WEEK - January 28, 2013 - Clarkson University Athletics

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ATHLETES of the WEEK - January 28, 2013

	Nordic Skiing Andrew Klem Senior, Dalton, MA Andrew Klem placed second in both the 15K Skate (44:16) and the 8k Classic (25:33) at the Cornell Invitational held at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, leading the Golden Knight Men to a first-place showing.

	Swimming Paul Telesca Senior, Liverpool, NY Paul Telesca won a pair of sprint freestyle events against Potsdam State, taking first in the 50 free in 22.45 seconds and the 100 free in 49.83 seconds. Telesca also swam on the winning 200 medley relay team, with a time of 1:41.02.

	Alpine Skiing Christian Perryman Junior, West Lebanon, NH Christian Perryman led the Golden Knights with a first-place finish on Sunday at the Clarkson Invitational held at Whiteface Mountain. Perryman led the way with a first-place time of 1:52.21. On Saturday, Perryman was fourth on the first day with a time of 1:38.81.

	Men's Basketball John Coleman Sophomore, Forward - Potsdam, NY John Coleman finished with 24 points, shooting 11-for-16 from the field, and added five steals on January 22 at Skidmore.

	Women's Hockey Carly Mercer Junior, Forward - Exeter, ONT Carly Mercer led the Knights past #2-ranked Harvard on Friday, recording all three Clarkson goals in the 3-1 win for her first career hat trick. She tallied on the power play in Saturday's 5-1 win over Dartmouth to complete a four-goal weekend for 7th-ranked Clarkson. Named ECAC Hockey Player of the Week.

	Men's Hockey Joe Zarbo Sophomore, Forward - Grand Island, NY Joe Zarbo recorded Clarkson's first hat trick in over two years, scoring three goals, along with one assist, in the Knights' 5-1 win at Harvard on Friday. He also tallied Clarkson's lone goal on Saturday at Dartmouth to complete a four-goal weekend. Named ECAC Hockey Player of the Week.

	Women's Basketball Leighann Tomita Sophomore, Guard - Cerritos, CA Leighann Tomita made four 3-pointers en route to a game-high 18 points at Skidmore on January 22.