Drexel University Athletics
Drexel School of Education Athletes of the Week: DiMeo and Koita
4/16/2018 12:00:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse, Softball
PHILADELPHIA – Kristi DiMeo of softball and Jimmeh Koita of men's lacrosse have been named the Drexel School of Education Athletes of the Week for the week ending April 16.
DiMeo went 10 for 25 (.400) on the week with five home runs, three doubles and 11 RBI. The freshman from Turnersville, N.J. notched her first career multi-home run game Thursday against Coppin State, going 2 for 4 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored. She also mashed two doubles and knocked in two runs in the second game of the doubleheader against Coppin State. DiMeo opened the week with a homer and two RBI in Tuesday's win over Howard. She then closed the week with a long ball in both games of Saturday's doubleheader against UNCW. DiMeo is tied for the team lead with 10 home runs and leads the squad with an .806 slugging percentage. She was named CAA Rookie of the Week for the second time this season.
Koita dominated Saturday's game at Fairfield from the face-off X to help the Dragons to a 16-14 victory. The sophomore from the Bronx won 25 of 32 face-offs against the Stags. His 25 face-off wins tied for the fourth most in CAA history. The only player to ever have more was Delaware's Alex Smith, one of best face-off men in lacrosse history. Koita also grabbed 18 ground balls, which tied the Drexel CAA record with Nick Saputo. Koita has made immense strides to improve his season face-off percentage to .551. He was named CAA Player of the Week for his efforts.
Softball returns to action Tuesday afternoon at Saint Peter's, while the men's lacrosse team will host Hofstra Saturday afternoon in a crucial CAA contest.
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