INDIANAPOLIS – Maryville senior Fernanda Diaz-Pizarro and McKendree sophomore Simon Meiby have respectively been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Player of the Week in women's and men’s golf, it was announced by the league office Thursday.
WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Fernanda Diaz-Pizarro, Maryville
Sr. | Mexico City, Mexico
Major: Interior Design
Team Results: No Team Score at Kansas City Cup (9/20-22)
- Took home medalist honors in 47-golfer field, winning by eight strokes
- Carded scores of 72-72-72 for total score of 216 (E)
- Placed first in par-3 scoring average (2.92), par-4 scoring average (4.10), par-5 scoring average (4.83), and birdies (9)
- Earns third career Player of the Week Award (10/9/25, 9/25/25)
- Last Saints’ Player of the Week: Fernanda Diaz-Pizarro (10/9/25)
MEN’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Simon Meiby, McKendree
So. | Rydeback, Sweden
Major: Undecided
Team Results: 1st/17 Teams (279-275-283–837) at UIndy Invitational (9/21-22)
- Finished second out of 92 golfers
- Carded scores of 66-68-70 for total score of 204 (-12)
- Tied for third in par-4 scoring average (3.80) and birdies (17)
- Led McKendree to first tournament team win since fall 2024
- Earns first career Player of the Week Award
- Last Bearcats’ Player of the Week: Rasmus Nilsson (10/19/23)