2024-2025 University Credit Union Student-Athletes of the Month

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December 2024
Recognizing the outstanding achievements of our University of Southern Maine student-athletes is something we are proud to do. Since January of 2022, Huskies' Athletics and University Credit Union have partnered up to highlight the varied and vital contributions USM student-athletes make in competition, in the classroom and in the community. Whether its big-time performances for their team, or big steps in their academic and career goals, or our student-athletes commitment to Community Service, USM & UCU are ready to celebrate our Student-Athletes of the Month.
 
Chosen by members of the Athletic Department administration, recipients of this honor successfully embody the Five Pillars of USM Athletics: Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievement, Personal Growth, Professional Development and Service to Community.
 
December 2024's UCU Student-Athlete of the Month honors a pair of "super senior" student-athletes who have been excelling in their sport with outstanding individual performances. Huskies' Athletics looks forward to continuing this recognition program throughout the year and its valuable partnership with University Credit Union.

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Haley McKim | Health Sciences | Moncton, New Brunswick

 


A 2024 AHCA All-American and two-time New England Hockey Conference Goaltender of the Year, Haley's career as a Husky has been nothing short of outstanding, and in her fifth-year season, Haley has continued her excellent play.  Already the program record holder for single-season save percentage, single season shutouts, career saves and career shutouts, Haley is on track to become the Huskies' record holder for wins in a career. Named the New England Hockey Conference Goaltender of the Week twice this season, Haley recorded 92 saves over 125 minutes in goal for the Huskies against No. 11 Elmira College, including a 47-save performance in a 4-4 draw with nationally-ranked Elmira. With 44 career wins, Haley is two wins away from tying the program record of 46 set by Karen Jamnik.






 

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 Bryce Lausier | Master's Degree in Policy, Planning & Management | Glenburn, Maine
 

Joining the Huskies' men's basketball program as a graduate transfer, Bryce played at both Saint Anselm and UMaine during his undergraduate years. Bryce chose the University of Southern Maine to continue his academic career and pursue his Master's degree while fulfilling his athletic eligibility.  The 2020 Mr. Maine Basketball Winner, Bryce has made an immediate impact on the Huskies and is averaging an outstanding 22.8 points and 11.6 rebounds per game while shooting 51.6 percent from the field.  Currently ranked fifth in NCAA Division III men's basketball with eight double-doubles in 12 games, Bryce set career-highs in both points and rebounds during the month of December, scoring 30 points at Rhode Island College on December 11, and snagging 20 rebounds against Concordia (Texas) University on December 30. 





 
 

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 WHAT IS THE UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH?
 
Throughout each academic year as Huskies' Athletics moves from fall to winter to the spring competition, Southern Maine student-athletes are consistently recognized at the state, conference, regional and national level for their outstanding and noteworthy performances on the field of competition. 
 
Academically, Huskies are also known for their superior performances earning All-Academic team honors from a variety of awards bureaus as well as the University.  During the 2023-24 academic year, USM student-athletes combined for a department grade point average of 3.2. Each year, Husky student-athletes receive recognition for their athletic, academic and community service activities.  
 
Proudly supporting and emphasizing the Division III student-athlete model, Huskies' Athletics focuses its goals on five key areas for each of its nearly 450 student-athletes: Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievement, Personal Growth, Professional Development and Service to Community.
 
Many of USM student-athletes play big roles not only on their teams, but also in life -  as student employees, mentors, student organization leaders, civic rights activists, residence life assistants, and more. With that in mind, former Director of Athletics Al Bean partnered with  University Credit Union to create a new way to honor and amplify the remarkable contributions of our student-athletes that go far beyond the stat sheet with the UCU Athletic Director Student-Athlete of the Month recognition.
 
"As a department, Huskies Athletics believes in the development of the overall student-athlete. As soon as they become a Husky, we are investing in their future. The goal for a USM student-athlete is for each and every one to realize their full potential academically, athletically, personally, professional and civically.  Our student-athletes are leaders on and off of the field and in the community.  With the creation of the UCU Athletic Director Student-Athlete of the Month honor, we are seeking to establish a tangible way to congratulate and encourage the work of student-athletes both inside and outside of the competitive arena."
 
The UCU Athletic Director Student-Athlete of the Month (one male, one female) will be chosen based upon Huskies' Five Key Pillars: Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievement, Personal Growth, Professional Development and Service to Community.  Members of the Huskies' Athletic Administration will nominate and choose those student-athletes to be recognized.