University of New Hampshire Athletics

11/3/2026 3:22:00 PM | General, Women's Volleyball, Men's Cross Country
DURHAM, N.H. - Senior setter Jessica Shattles (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) of the University of New Hampshire women's volleyball team and junior Gavin Malark (Stratham, N.H.) of the UNH men's cross country team were named Service Credit Union Student-Athletes of the Week on Nov. 2.
Jessica was awarded America East Setter of the Week as she was a key piece on offense for the Wildcats in the 3-0 win over NJIT on Sunday, Nov. 1. Pacing the team with 40 assists (13.33/set) for her fifth performance of the season with 40+ helpers, she also added three kills (1.00/set) on a .350 hitting percentage, 10 digs (3.33/set), and three block assists (1.0/set), totaling 4.5 points (1.5/set).
Jessica logged her 14th match this season with 25+ assists, her 11th match with 30+ assists, and her fifth match with 40+ assists.
The UNH women's volleyball team returns to action Nov. 6 to take on UMBC at Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham, N.H.
Gavin led the UNH men's cross country team at the 2026 America East Cross Country Championship on Friday at UAlbany, finishing 11th overall in 24 minutes, 31 seconds. Gavin scored 11 points for the Wildcats, leading the team with a strong performance at the conference championship.
With his 11th placed finish, Gavin earned America East All-Conference Second Team.
The team returns to action Nov. 13 to compete in the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship at Bethpage State Park in Bethpage, N.Y.
Check back every week during the season to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athletes of the Week recognition. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring this award.
GoCatsTravel
Whenever or wherever you travel to cheer the Wildcats, book your hotel at GoCatsTravel.com – it is the same rate as anywhere else, and 50 percent of the proceeds to back to the UNH team of your choice. Book your stay, pick your team.
Jessica was awarded America East Setter of the Week as she was a key piece on offense for the Wildcats in the 3-0 win over NJIT on Sunday, Nov. 1. Pacing the team with 40 assists (13.33/set) for her fifth performance of the season with 40+ helpers, she also added three kills (1.00/set) on a .350 hitting percentage, 10 digs (3.33/set), and three block assists (1.0/set), totaling 4.5 points (1.5/set).
Jessica logged her 14th match this season with 25+ assists, her 11th match with 30+ assists, and her fifth match with 40+ assists.
The UNH women's volleyball team returns to action Nov. 6 to take on UMBC at Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham, N.H.

Gavin led the UNH men's cross country team at the 2026 America East Cross Country Championship on Friday at UAlbany, finishing 11th overall in 24 minutes, 31 seconds. Gavin scored 11 points for the Wildcats, leading the team with a strong performance at the conference championship.
With his 11th placed finish, Gavin earned America East All-Conference Second Team.
The team returns to action Nov. 13 to compete in the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship at Bethpage State Park in Bethpage, N.Y.

Check back every week during the season to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athletes of the Week recognition. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring this award.
GoCatsTravel
Whenever or wherever you travel to cheer the Wildcats, book your hotel at GoCatsTravel.com – it is the same rate as anywhere else, and 50 percent of the proceeds to back to the UNH team of your choice. Book your stay, pick your team.
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