2019-20 Outstanding Senior Athlete Award | Brie Maurer and Rhiannon Mulligan
Seniors Brie Maurer (Fencing) and Rhiannon Mulligan (Crew) have been named the 2019-20 Wellesley College Athletics Awards co-recipients of the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award.
Established in 2012, this award is presented to a graduating student-athlete in recognition of their athletic accomplishments over the course of their entire Wellesley College athletic career (View Past Recipients). Seniors are nominated by their head coaches. The honor is decided by a vote of department Head Coaches and Administrators.
Brie Maurer '20 | Fencing
A two-time NCAA Regional finalist and three-time NFC All-Conference selection, Brie finished her career with a record of 222-71, making her one of the top foil fencers in program history. A three-time NEIFC Medalist, she earned gold in foil in 2020. The only two-time NCAA Regionals finalist for the Blue since Wellesley Hall of Famer Heidi Chang did so in 1994-95. Brie placed 9th and 12th and finished as the second-ranked Division III fencer in the Northeast Region during her junior and senior seasons.
"You leave a legacy a legacy as one of the most successful fencers in program history and perhaps the most successful foil fencer we've ever had here," said Head Coach Rob Charlton. "This award is a result of your hard work determination, passion, grit, and a little attitude! Thank you for all your contributions to the team."
Rhiannon Mulligan '20 | Crew
Wellesley Athletics strives for excellence at the conference, regional, and national levels, while providing opportunities for students to achieve their potential and learn the values of discipline, leadership, critical thinking, and responsibility to oneself and others.