The First Women's Soccer Wilson Weekly Awards of the Season Announced
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Wilson Offensive Player of the Week
Aislinn McIlvenny, Manhattan
Sr., M/F, 5-7, Pleasant Valley, N.Y./Charleston Southern/Arlington
Manhattan senior Aislinn McIlvenny scored two goals in the team’s two matches this week, including the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Wagner in Friday night’s opener. McIlvenny calmly took a feed from Erica Modena, dribbled toward the center and slotted a shot into the far post to give the Jaspers their second goal. In Sunday’s 2-1 setback to Fordham, McIlvenny converted a penalty kick against the Rams for the second straight season and her second goal in as many games.
Wilson Defensive Player of the Week
Lauren Ferris, Iona
Gr., GK, 5-8, Mt. Sinai, N.Y./St. Johns/Mt. Sinai
Iona graduate goalkeeper Lauren Ferris made 11 saves and posted a 0.53 GAA and .917 save percentage over 170:39 minutes of action as the Gaels went 1-1 to start the 2014 season. Ferris, a transfer from St. John's, made seven stops in 80:39 minutes of action in her Iona debut, a 3-0 shutout victory over LIU Brooklyn. Ferris then completed the opening weekend slate with a four save effort against Wagner on the road.
Wilson Rookie of the Week
Charlotte Stuart, Iona
Fr., F, 5-7, Essex Junction, VT/Essex
Freshman forward Charlotte Stuart began her collegiate career with a bang, scoring twice in her game, a 3-0 victory for Iona over LIU Brooklyn. Stuart tallied both of her goals in the first half. Stuart struck for her first collegiate goal in the ninth minute. Stuart picked up a loose ball less than 20 yards from the net and scored after the LIU Brooklyn goalie fell in the loose ball scrum. In the 33rd minute, Stuart struck once again. After an Iona shot, Stuart snuck in the rebound to put the Gaels ahead 2-0. Stuart followed up her standout performance with a team high three shots against Wagner on Sunday.