FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 6, 2003

Rhode Island College Announces 2003 Spring Sports MVPs

Erika Babat (center) pictured with Head Coach Ryan Angel (left) and Assistant Coach Brian Dougher

Providence, RI--The Rhode Island College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation held its annual Spring Banquet at RIC’s Donovan Dining Center on Monday, May 6 to honor those student-athletes who participate in varsity spring athletics. Each sport gave out their Most Valuable Player Award.

Sophomore defenseman Erika Babat (North Kingstown, RI) was named the women’s lacrosse team’s Most Valuable Player. She played in nine games, starting all of them. She had 28 ground balls, three pass interceptions and 13 draw controls

She is an elementary education major and a 2001 graduate of North Kingstown High School.