The Lone Star Conference announced its weekly awards, naming St. Edward's sophomore forward
ANNIE ROCHA as the Week 3 Offensive Player of the Week.
LONE STAR CONFERENCE WOMEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
(Sept. 8-14 matches)
OFFENSIVE
ANNIE ROCHA, St. Edward's, F, So., Computer Science, Austin, Texas
St. Edward's sophomore forward
ANNIE ROCHA had a hat trick in the first half of a win over North Greenville and added an assist against No. 24 UCCS. Rocha, who is the LSC's Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, has the only hat trick in the league this season. She scored three consecutive goals (12:44, 13:36 and 25:00) to help the Hilltoppers secure their first win of the season. Against UCCS, she assisted a goal that tied the match 1-1.
DEFENSIVE
Anne Louthan, DBU, MF, Sr., Interdisciplinary Studies, Colorado Springs, Colo.
DBU senior midfielder Anne Louthan fueled a unit that allowed just one goal as the No. 7-ranked Patriots defeated No. 24 UCCS and Central Oklahoma. Louthan also had the game-winning goal in a 2-1 match with UCCS in the 86th minute. Against UCO, Louthan had an assist to help DBU stay unbeaten on the season. Her defensive play has led DBU to two shutouts over four matches this year.
GOALKEEPER
Melyna Martinez, Angelo State, GK, Sr., Business Management, San Antonio, Texas
Angelo State senior goalkeeper Melyna Martinez did not allow a goal over two matches to help the Rambelles to an unbeaten week on the road against CSU Pueblo and MSU Denver. Martinez played 78:23 in goal and made four saves in a 4-0 win over CSU Pueblo. It was ASU's first victory of the season. Against MSU Denver, Martinez recorded the shutout with one save in the draw. She has not allowed a goal in her last 190:58 played.
WEEKLY AWARDS
Offensive
Sept. 8 Chelsea Vilca, UT Dallas
Sept. 15
ANNIE ROCHA, St. Edward's
Defensive
Sept. 8 Lupita Bueno, Texas Woman's
Sept. 15 Anne Louthan, DBU
Goalkeeper
Sept. 8 Franciezca Blancaflor, West Texas A&M
Sept. 15 Melyna Martinez, Angelo State
