LeTourneau Athletes Earned SCAC Weekly Honors
Four LeTourneau University student-athletes received weekly awards from the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Soccer
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) recognized four LeTourneau University student-athletes as Players of the Week. The honors followed a standout stretch for the school's volleyball and men's soccer programs.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the recent competitive success of LeTourneau teams in both soccer and volleyball. The athletes earned these awards after contributing to significant victories over conference and regional opponents.
Bridge Mwambukiri completed a hat trick in 24 minutes against Hendrix, contributing to his five total goals this season. Elizabeth Corbitt averaged 13.5 kills per match with a .413 hitting percentage, while Nora Lockhart averaged 1.67 blocks per set.
The players
Elizabeth Corbitt
She is a LeTourneau University student-athlete recognized as the SCAC Offensive Player of the Week for her performance in volleyball.
Nora Lockhart
She is a LeTourneau University athlete named the SCAC Defensive Player of the Week in volleyball.
Kristian Princ
He is a LeTourneau men's soccer player who earned SCAC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Bridge Mwambukiri
He is a LeTourneau men's soccer player who was named SCAC Offensive Player of the Week.
The details
LeTourneau men's soccer secured a 6-1 win over Hendrix and a 2-0 victory against Ozarks, while the volleyball team swept matches against Ozarks and Austin College. Kristian Princ scored his first career goal and logged 90 minutes of play during the shutout against Ozarks.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: Mwambukiri completed his hat trick against Hendrix.
October 11, 2026: Men's soccer defeated Ozarks in a shutout match.
October 12, 2026: The SCAC officially announced the weekly award recipients.
October 14, 2026: LeTourneau's volleyball team is scheduled to play Belhaven.
Season Trajectory
These weekly honors reflect the momentum LeTourneau University is building as it progresses through the fall schedule. The recent performance of the soccer and volleyball teams keeps them in contention for post-season positioning within the conference standings.
Bridge Mwambukiri now has five goals this season, matching his scoring pace for the current year. Kristian Princ recorded his first career goal, indicating an expanded role in the team's defensive and offensive rotations.
The takeaway
Student-athletes can secure weekly conference honors by delivering high-impact statistical performances against league rivals. Consistency across both offensive and defensive metrics remains the primary driver for achieving these end-of-week accolades.
What happens next
LeTourneau volleyball plays Belhaven at 6:00 PM on October 14, 2026. LeTourneau men's soccer is scheduled to face Colorado College on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local athletics, visit Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Longview News-Journal.
