NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Manuel Alonso of men's tennis and Shea Swartwout of women's lacrosse are this week's Strategic Financial Solutions Student-Athletes of the Week.

Manuel Alonso | Freshman | Men's Tennis

Alonso had a solid freshman campaign which ended with a winning record in singles. The Cordoba, Mexico native was immediately inserted in the starting rotation, playing in the third and fourth singles spot. He won three of his first four matches to start his career, including finishing fifth in the "B" bracket of the Bucknell Invitational. The season ended with him winning four straight matches, which was the longest win streak on the team. He claimed straight-set wins over opponents from Bloomsburg, Colgate, Edinboro, and Lafayette. He won 10 matches which were second most on the team. He was 6-2 in dual matches, including going 3-0 in three singles. In doubles, Alonso accounted for seven wins. Alonso and partner Jorge Sedeno represented the Purple Eagles in doubles at the USTA/ITA Northeast Regional. Alonso is majoring in business and had a 3.2 grade-point average in his first collegiate semester (fall 2019).

Shea Swartwout | Attack | Cortland, NY | Sport Management

One of Niagara's captains for 2020, Swartwout was a force for the Purple Eagles in their abbreviated season. She led the team in nearly every major offensive category, including goals (18), points (21), and shots on goal (38). She also won six draws, picked up three ground balls, and caused two turnovers.

Swartwout's breakout performance of the spring was a six-point spectacle in the home opener against Merrimack on February 21. She scored half of the team's goals and also supplied an assist en route to a 10-8 victory. On the year, Swartwout scored in each of the team's seven games, with two five-goal outings and one four-goal display.

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