DANBURY, Conn. - Each week WestConn Athletic select one female and one male student-athlete as the Wolves of the Week, recognizing their outstanding performances in their respective sports from the previous wek. The honorees are announced every Wednesday. The latest Wolves of the Week for their performances on the field and pitch are field hockey sophomore midfielder Ellenoire Schoen (Newtown, Conn.) and football senior running back Quasim Benson (Wilmington, Del.).

Schoen continued her strong season by leading the Wolves to a pair of victories during the week. The sophomore midfielder scored twice in WestConn's 5-4 victory over Nichols on October 14 and she tallied the game-winning goal in a 2-0 road victory at conference rival UMass Boston on October 17. Schoen has totaled seven goals, two assists, and two game-winning goals this fall.

Benson powered the Wolves' offense in a 28-27 setback at Catholic on October 17. Benson rushed or 115 yards and two touchdowns on just nine carries. The senior averaged 12.8 yards per carry and broke the game open with a 75-yard touchdown run.  He also caught a 10-yard pass against the Cardinals.  Benson has rushed for 409 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 5.6 yards per carry this fall.