Colorado University Athletics
Cody and Balzert Named CU Athletes of the Week, Presented by Arrow
January 23, 2020 | General, Tennis, Track and Field
BOULDER – Track's Jeremy Cody, Tennis' Antonia Balzert were named the CU Athletes of the Week, presented by Arrow, for the week of Jan. 13 – 19.
Cody, a sophomore from Pueblo, Colo., became just the 8th CU student-athlete to high jump over a 7-foot bar this weekend when he won the Air Force Invitational. It took Cody just one attempt to break the 7-foot barrier at 2.14 meters.
Balzert, a freshman from Dusseldorf, Germany, won all four matches she competed in as the tennis team went 2-0 against Southern Utah and Fresno State. She was part of the point-clinching doubles team in both matches and won all four sets she played in during her singles matches in the No. 2 singles position.
Also of note, CU's costumed mascot Chip, won his third Mascot National Championship at the 2020 College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships in Orlando, Fla. He won the competition by just over a full point and was one of eleven different mascot finalists.
Others Nominated
Tyler Bey, Men's Basketball – The junior forward tallied 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals in the win against Arizona State.
Mya Hollingshed, Women's Basketball – The junior forward tallied 19 points and 5 rebounds in the loss against Utah.
Winners Over Break
Dec. 9-15: Emma Clarke – Women's Basketball, Lucas Siewert – Men's Basketball
Dec. 16-22: Aubrey Knight - Women's Basketball, Evan Battey - Men's Basketball
Dec. 23-29: Jaylyn Sherrod - Women's Basketball, McKinley Wright - Men's Basketball
Dec. 30- Jan. 5: Jaylyn Sherrod - Women's Basketball, McKinley Wright - Men's Basketball
Jan 6-12: Stef Fleckenstein – Skiing, Joey Young – Skiing
Players Mentioned
