Brooklyn, NY----Announced by the City University of New York Athletic Conference on Friday, Saule Okeke-Ziburkus, a sophomore outside hitter on the Women's Volleyball team earned a Scholar-Athlete of the Month Honorable Mention for September.  

CUNYAC Release 

Helping lead Brooklyn to a 2-0 to start CUNYAC play including a 3-0 victory over defending conference champion, John Jay, Saule Okeke-Ziburkus led the Bulldogs in kills (85), service aces (23), and ranked third on the team in digs (70).

"Saule is a team Captain, and as a second year player this says a lot," BC Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Lauren Caiaccia would comment. "She leads by example, seeks and is receptive to feedback, makes suggestions for the betterment of the team, and she really enjoy the game."


Earning a conference Honorable Mention twice during the month, Okeke-Ziburkus carries a 3.67 GPA as a Biology major.