ROCK ISLAND -- Ian Palmroos and Malte Faltstrom of the Augustana Vikings men's water polo team have been named the MPSF East Player and Newcomer of the Week, the league announced.

Palmroos accumulated 15 goals, two assists, nine steals, and seven drawn exclusions in the split over four games this past weekend. The senior recorded two five-goal outings against Caltech and Whittier, along with a hat trick, three steals, and two drawn exclusions in a win over D-III No. 5 Chapman. This is his fourth career MPSF weekly award for Palmroos.

Faltstrom secured 12 goals, two assists, five stelas, and four drawn exclusions across the four game in Los Angeles, Calif. over the weekend. His most productive outing was in the 19-14 win over No. 5 Chapman, scoring six goals, one assists, and earning two exclusions. This is his second career MPSF weekly award for Faltsrom.