Svetozar Stefanovic Named Northern Division Player of the Week

Brown freshman Svetozar Stefanovic (Belgrade, Serbia) made history as he earned his fourth weekly honor from the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) by being named the Northern Division Player of the Week.

Earning both the Sept. 7 and Sept. 21 Northern Division Rookie of the Week, Stefanovic picked up his second Player of the week nod after previously earning the award on Sept. 14. He becomes the first player in league history to earn weekly honors for four consecutive weeks, and the first league newcomer to earn honors in three or more consecutive weeks.

“It’s great to see any of our athletes recognized for individual achievements,” said Head Coach Felix Mercado. “I know that if you asked him about it he would be telling you how it wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the way the team has been playing. He is a phenom and he is only going to get better. So is this team.”

Last week, Stefanovic helped Brown defeat Fordham (W, 11-9) and MIT (W, 6-5) in Northern Division competition before falling to Saint Francis College (NY) in non-conference action.

Against the Engineers of MIT, he netted two goals with a pair of steals before registering two goals, an assist, a steal with two ejections drawn versus the Fordham Rams. He wrapped up his weekend with a goal, a field block and four ejections drawn against the Terriers of St. Francis.