WAUKESHA, Wis. - A pair of veteran Pioneers who made an impact on the field and earned recognition for their performances highlight this week's Pio of the Week honors, with Marcus Johnson of Football earning the honor on the men's side and Carmella Nowak of Women's Soccer taking the honor on the women's side.

Marcus Johnson | Football | #0 | Senior | Running Back | Hazel Crest, Ill.
Johnson earns Pio of the Week honors following a monster performance in the Pioneers' most game against North Park. The senior running back rushed for 196 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, averaging 10.9 yards per attempt, while adding four receptions for 61 yards and another touchdown. Johnson finished the afternoon with 257 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by a 33-yard touchdown run and a 32-yard touchdown reception. 

Carmella Nowak | Women's Soccer | #7 | Graduate Student | Forward | Waukesha, Wis.
Nowak earns Pio of the Week honors after putting together a memorable week for the Pioneers, earning First Team All-CCIW honors before making her presence felt in the postseason. The graduate forward recorded a goal and an assist in Carroll's upset victory over No. 3 seed Illinois Wesleyan, helping send the Pioneers into the CCIW Tournament semifinals. Carroll will now face Elmhurst on Wednesday with a trip to the conference championship on the line.