Bronx, N.Y. - As the 2024-2025 season begins to wind down, the Fordham University Athletic Department held its 91st annual Block F Awards Dinner in the Rose Hill Gym on Wednesday night to honor Fordham University's student-athletes for their accomplishments during the academic year.
 
Among those honored were volleyball senior Lauryn Sweeney, who was the recipient of the Kieran Award and named team MVP.
 
The Kieran Award, presented to the Fordham College senior athlete who has made significant academic and athletic contributions.  The award honors the memory of John Kieran, Fordham College Class of 1912, and a famous radio broadcaster, sports editor of the New York Times and a member of Baseball's Hall of Fame.
 
Sweeney is a four-year member of the volleyball program. She is a double major in International Political Economy and Theology with a concentration in American Catholic studies and is a multi-Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll selection. She was named team MVP this year and served as a 2024 team captain.
 
On the court, Sweeney was a two-time team captain who appeared in 42 sets, recording 73 kills last fall.