Stevenson University Mustangs student-athletes Jailen Knight, James Jean-Baptiste, Alexis Marsh and Lillianna Hornickle earned Middle Atlantic Conference weekly awards announced Oct. 13, 2026. The four Mustangs represented Stevenson across three sports among 29 student-athletes recognized for performances from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11.
Jailen Knight Earns MAC Football Honor
Jailen Knight was named MAC Offensive Player of the Week after leading Stevenson University football to a 27-24 victory over Lebanon Valley. The senior quarterback from Baltimore, Maryland, completed 13 of 22 passes for 233 yards and four touchdowns while adding 39 rushing yards. Knight totaled 272 yards of offense and delivered the game-winning 30-yard touchdown pass with 5:13 remaining. His performance earned him the conference’s offensive weekly award.
Stevenson Golfers Receive MAC Commonwealth Recognition
James Jean-Baptiste earned MAC Commonwealth Golfer of the Week honors after shooting a personal-best 2-under 70 in the opening round of the Mason-Dixon Collegiate Classic at Waynesboro Country Club. Stevenson finished fifth among 21 teams at the event. Jean-Baptiste also tied for sixth at the Battle at Bulle Rock, where Stevenson moved to third in the team standings. The first-year student from Baltimore, Maryland, shared the MAC Commonwealth golf recognition with Stevenson women’s golfer Alexis Marsh.
Marsh tied for sixth at the Battle at Bulle Rock, hosted by Alvernia, and finished as the highest-finishing MAC golfer in the field. The junior from Erie, Pennsylvania, lowered her opening-round score by nine strokes with a 10-over 82 in the final round to secure a top-10 finish.
Lillianna Hornickle Named MAC Commonwealth Defensive Player of the Week
Lillianna Hornickle earned MAC Commonwealth Defensive Player of the Week honors in women’s volleyball after recording 14.5 points across three matches. The junior middle blocker also produced five blocks against Messiah and added six digs. Hornickle moved into the top 15 in the conference in blocks per set. She became the fourth Stevenson University student-athlete recognized in the MAC’s weekly awards across three sports.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Stevenson University’s weekly award recipients covered football, men’s golf, women’s golf and women’s volleyball. Knight’s late touchdown pass, Jean-Baptiste’s performance at the Mason-Dixon Collegiate Classic and Battle at Bulle Rock, Marsh’s top-10 finish and Hornickle’s blocking production provided the verified highlights behind the four honors.
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