Eagles of the Week Presented by EMUCU

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Each week, the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics names the EMUCU's Athletes of the Week, as selected by the athletic media relations department based on their athletic performances from the previous week. This week's winners are baseball player Jordan Peterson and track and field athlete Alsu Bogdanova.

Jordan Peterson
Sport: Baseball
Position: Outfield
Year: R-Senior
Major: Finance

Week's Achievements: Peterson had a monster game in the 14-3 sweep clinching victory over NIU, May 14. The outfielder finished the day with four hits, three home runs and a double, while setting the EMU program record for RBIs in a single game with nine. One of his dingers was a grand slam as part of a two-home run inning in the third. It was the first grand slam for an Eagle player since the 2010 MAC Tournament. Additionally, Peterson is one of just 13 players in the country to have nine or more RBIs in a game this season, as well as one of just 38 to hit three or more home runs in a single game. In total on the weekend, Peterson hit .412 with 11 RBIs. The sweep was EMU's second MAC sweep of the season and the fourth MAC series win. The Eagles improved to 12-9 on the conference season.

Alsu Bogdanova
Sport: Track & Field
Position: N/A
Year: Senior
Major: Individualized Study Program

Week's Achievements: Bogdanova was named Women's Most Valuable Performer at the 2017 MAC Track & Field Championships. The senior began the weekend by posting a career-best time of 10:11.49 in the steeplechase to take the silver. She continued her strong conference championships in the 1500m finals on Saturday, May 13, taking home the silver after crossing the finish line in 4:25.04. Not only did Bogdanova take second in the 1500m, but she also claimed gold in the 5000m after clocking in at 16:45.78. In addition to being named MVP, she was also named First Team All-MAC at the conclusion of the meet.

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