BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo senior Ethan Nittolo was named the Jack Vredevelt Sportsmanship Award winner on Wednesday morning as the Mid-American Conference announced their postseason awards. In addition, Nittolo and Vilhelm Fridell were named first-team All-MAC, while Hao Sheng Koay was named second-team All-MAC.
Nittolo becomes the third Buffalo player to earn the Jack Vredevelt Sportsmanship award, which is given annually to a senior who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout his career. He joins Pablo Alvarez (2016) and Budi Susanto (2001) as the other winners. Nittolo was also named to the All-MAC First Team after earning second team honors last year.