Chicago, Ill. - Payton Smith of women's volleyball and Zeng Wye Liew of men's swimming and diving are the recipients of Scarlet Hawk of the Week honors for the week of October 26th.

Smith, a junior outside hitter and Psychology major from Aiea, Hawaii, had a banner week of games this past week, helping lead the Scarlet Hawks to a pair of NACC wins, and keeping the team within striking distance of a top 4 NACC tournament seed. Smith recorded a career-high 19 kills while adding 1 serve ace, 3 digs, and 1 total block, contributing 20.5 points in a 3-1 win at Benedictine on Oct 29. On Saturday, Smith followed up with 13 kills, 3 serve aces, 6 digs, and 2 total blocks, contributing 17.0 points in a 3-0 home win against St. Norbert. For the week, Smith totaled 32 kills for a 4.57 kills per set average and a .362 attack percentage, while adding 4 serve aces, accumulating 37 points.

Liew, a sophomore Biomedical Engineering major from Subang Jaya, Malaysia, was the Scarlet Hawks top swimmer, and top men's performer overall, at the Augie Invite this past weekend at Augustana College. Liew secured 1 first, 2 seconds and 1 third over the 2-day meet. Liew recorded the Scarlet Hawks' event win, taking the men's 200-yard IM in 1:55.00. Liew also placed second in the men's 100-yard breaststroke in 57.33, second in the men's 200-yard breaststroke in 2:05.82, and third in the men's 400-yard IM in 4:10.24.