Muhlenberg’s athletes of the week for the opening weekend and first full week of competition for the 2013-14 school year.

Female Athlete of the Week – Nicki Cronin, Cross Country

Cronin finished fifth overall, and first among Division III runners, at the Lehigh Valley Invitational. Cronin was the only non-Division I athlete in the top 20 and recorded the second-best finish ever by a Mule at the meet. The Centennial Conference runner of the week led Muhlenberg to a sixth-place showing – first among seven Division III teams.

Male Athlete of the Week – Bryan Attanasio, Men’s Soccer

The defense carried the way for the men’s soccer team in its first three wins of the season, allowing only five shots on goal in shutouts of Neumann, Wilkes and Ithaca. Attanasio, the starting right back, was a big part of that, and he also contributed to the offense. His free kicks directly led to two of the Mules’ four goals in the three games, including the double-overtime winner against Ithaca.