PEMBROKE – Athletics department officials from The University of North Carolina Pembroke announced on Monday morning that volleyball's Abby Peduzzi and football's Jakori Hood have been named the Scotland Health Care System Braves of the Week for the week ending on September 27, 2026.

A native of Hilton Head, S.C., Peduzzi averaged 10.6 kills and 12.0 digs per match last week. The senior posted a double-double to start the week at Francis Marion with 11 kills and 18 digs. Peduzzi became the program's all-time kills leader on Tuesday as well. 

Hood helped anchor the UNCP defense during Saturday's 24-6 victory over Monroe. A native of Hope Mills, Hood finished Saturday's game with six tackles, two of which were solo tackles. He also had two tackles for a loss of 16 yards, 1.5 sacks, and forced a fumble. 

 

BRAVES OF THE WEEK
Week		Student-Athlete	Student-Athlete	Summary
8/31		Willow Price	Josh Ehrlich	Release
9/7		Abby Peduzzi	Ed Carney	Release
9/14		Haley Sensenig	Malik Brown	Release
9/21		Emily Collings	Josh Ehrlich	Release
9/28		Abby Peduzzi	Jakori Hood	Release