Bowling Green State University Athletics
George, Kartusch Named BGSU Athletes Of The Week
October 05, 2026 | Football, General, Women's Golf, Falcon Fanatics
Each week, the Bowling Green State University Athletic Department names the Athletes of the Week, as selected by the strategic communications and external relations departments based on their athletic performances from the previous week. This week's winners are football defensive linemen Eriq George and women's golfer Addison Kartusch.Â
Male Athlete of the Week
Eriq George, a senior from Nashville, Tenn., anchored the Bowling Green defense in the win over Miami (OH). George recorded a career-high eight tackles for the Falcons, including five solo, while adding a career-high three sacks to lead the team as well. George's third sack came on the final play of the game, sealing the win for the Falcons. His three tackles for loss also logged a new career-high.Â
Female Athlete of the WeekÂ
Addison Kartusch, a junior from Winnipeg, Manitoba, finished as Co-Champion at the Diane Thomason Invitational hosted by University of Iowa. The junior fired a second round of 66 (-5), the low for the tournament field. She led the field in birdies (11) and led in par 5 scoring at 6 under par. This victory is Kartusch's second of the fall season and fourth individual victory of her career, which is the all-time record for individual victories at BGSU.Â
Male Athlete of the Week
Eriq George, a senior from Nashville, Tenn., anchored the Bowling Green defense in the win over Miami (OH). George recorded a career-high eight tackles for the Falcons, including five solo, while adding a career-high three sacks to lead the team as well. George's third sack came on the final play of the game, sealing the win for the Falcons. His three tackles for loss also logged a new career-high.Â
Female Athlete of the WeekÂ
Addison Kartusch, a junior from Winnipeg, Manitoba, finished as Co-Champion at the Diane Thomason Invitational hosted by University of Iowa. The junior fired a second round of 66 (-5), the low for the tournament field. She led the field in birdies (11) and led in par 5 scoring at 6 under par. This victory is Kartusch's second of the fall season and fourth individual victory of her career, which is the all-time record for individual victories at BGSU.Â
Players Mentioned
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