NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Pere Padro of men's tennis and Sarah Godfrey of women's golf have been named the Strategic Financial Solutions Student-Athletes of the Week.

Pere Padro | Junior | Men's Tennis

The Barcelona, Spain native was having a career season for the Purple Eagles as he led the team with 12 singles win. He won seven invitational matches and was unbeaten in dual matches playing in the four and six spots. Padro started the season on a six-match win streak in singles with wins over opponents from Bucknell and Rider, and won nine of the first 10 matches.

He won his singles matches in Niagara's wins over Rider, Daemen, Bloomsburg and Lafayette.

In the season-opening invitational, Padro claimed the Bucknell Invitational "C" championship title. He won three of his last four matches, including his last two matches. He picked up a straight set win in Niagara's 5-2 victory over Lafayette which was the Purple Eagles' final match of the season.  

Padro, who is majoring in integrated management, accounted for six wins in doubles, including going 3-0 in two doubles.

Sarah Godfrey | Senior | Women's Golf

Godfrey excelled in her senior season with the Purple Eagles. Godfrey led Niagara at the Lonnie Barton Invitational, the only event NU was able to participate in during the spring season. She finished in 38^th place and finished the tournament with a two-round score of 163 (+20).

During the fall season, Godfrey made program history at the Vanessa Picciotto Perrine Intercollegiate, becoming the first player in NU women's golf history to win an individual title at an event. Godfrey finished tied for first place with two other competitors and shot par on the first hole of the sudden death play-off to win the event. She finished the tournament with a 36-hole score of 161 (+17).

Godfrey is majoring in liberal arts with a minor in writing.

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