CHESTER, Pa. – Widener Athletics held their annual Blue and Gold Senior Sports Assembly on Tuesday, April 30. The event was held in Alumni Auditorium.

Director of Athletics Jack Shafer gave opening and closing remarks. Men's basketball head coach and Assistant Athletics Director Chris Carideo served as the master of ceremonies.

For each sport, in order of fall, winter, and spring, the sport's head coach and their senior student-athletes went to the stage to be recognized. At the conclusion of a sports season, a major award was announced.

Fifth-year Jordan D'Ambrosio of women's basketball was named the Female Athlete of the Year. D'Ambrosio helped the Pride claim this season's MAC Commonwealth title and an NCAA Tournament berth. Among the awards D'Ambrosio won this season were the MAC Commonwealth Championship MVP, All-Conference First Team, and Co-Player of the Year.

Senior Sean Fatiga of men's soccer was named the Male Athlete of the Year. Under another strong season from Fatiga, the Pride made the MAC Commonwealth Championship. He earned numerous awards for 2023, including the MAC Commonwealth Offensive Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team, United Soccer Coaches All-Region 5 First Team, and United Soccer Coaches All-American Third Team.

Junior Anika Knight of cheerleading earned the Pontello Cheerleading Award. In the last few years, Widener cheerleading has earned two silver medals at the UCA College National Championship and two MAC Championships.

At the end of the ceremony, the winners of the George and Sis Hansell Award were recognized. Men's track and field thrower David Waters and women's track and field distance runner Gabby Nye were the recipients. This award is achieved by a male and female senior student-athlete deemed outstanding in scholarship, athletics, and their success over four years. It is Widener Athletics' highest honor.