MIAMI — FIU's athletic department hosted its annual Roary Awards show on Monday evening, recognizing a multitude of student-athletes for their successes, both in and out of their competitive spaces.
Panther student-athletes, coaches and support staff gathered inside the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Monday night for FIU's annual student-athlete awards show. Several representatives from each program were on hand to receive awards that recognized their achievements throughout 2024-25.
Gallery: (4-7-2025) Roary Awards 2025
Below is a complete list of the winners.
ROARY Awards
Courage/Perseverance:
Brooke Mccann, Softball
Most Improved Male:
Jayden Brewer, Men's Basketball
Most Improved Female:
Emma Becker, Swimming & Diving
Best Game Female:
Kennedy Byrd, Softball
Best Game Male:
Eric Rivers, Football
Best Play Female:
Emma Becker, Swimming & Diving
Best Play Male:
Eduardo Mustre, Men's Soccer
Best Record-Breaking Performance Male:
Eric Rivers, Football
Best Record-Breaking Performance Female:
Michaelle Valentin, Women's Track
Most Improved Team:
Softball
Newcomer of the Year Female:
Isnelle Natabou, Women's Basketball
Newcomer of the Year Male:
Nigel Van Haveren, Men's Soccer
Unsung Hero:
David Boccuzzo, Men's Soccer
Rookie of the Year Male:
David Houja, Men's Soccer
Rookie of the Year Female:
Jillian Huckabey, Volleyball
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