Cobleskill, NY – The SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Department has announced that women's soccer sophomore goalkeeper Sammy Fausti (Clayton, WA) and men's soccer senior forward Connor Fancher (Worcester, NY) have been named the Fighting Tiger Athletes of the Week for the period ending October 4, 2026.

Fausti turned in a pair of strong performances in goal for the Fighting Tigers against SUNY Delhi and SUNY Potsdam. The sophomore made six saves while facing 22 shots against Delhi before recording a season-high 13 saves against Potsdam, facing 25 shots with 14 on target. Fausti finished the two-match stretch with 19 saves, averaging 9.5 saves per match while facing 47 total shots, providing a steady presence between the posts for the Tigers.

Fancher provided the offensive spark for the Fighting Tigers against SUNY Delhi, scoring Cobleskill's lone goal in the conference matchup. The senior found the back of the net early in the first half to give the Tigers a 1-0 advantage. Fancher played 82 minutes and finished with two shots, continuing to be a key presence in the Cobleskill attack.