Doyle, Carroll and Mercuri Named Soccer Players of the Week
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FRISCO, Texas – Stephen F. Austin junior midfielder Amanda Doyle, Central Arkansas sophomore defender Stacia Carroll and junior goalkeeper Lauren Mercuri were named the Southland Conference Women’s Soccer Players of the Week presented by UniversalCoin.com, the league announced Tuesday. Doyle earned offensive honors while Carroll received defensive accolades and Newton was tabbed top goalkeeper of the week.
Offensive Player of the Week – Amanda Doyle, Stephen F. Austin
Amanda Doyle became the points leader in the Southland Conference (11) after scoring four goals and assisting on another during Stephen F. Austin’s 2-0 week. She played a part in all five of the Ladyjacks’ goals over the two league games. The junior provided the assist on the game winner against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi before scoring two more goals that night. Doyle found the back of the net two more times in a 2-1 victory over Houston Baptist on Sunday. With the game tied 1-1, Doyle scored the game winner with just under 10 minutes to play.
Honorable Mention: Camille Bassett, Central Arkansas; Gisenia Utreras, Southeastern Louisiana; Ellee Hall, Houston Baptist.
Defensive Player of the Week – Stacia Carroll, Central Arkansas
Sophomore defender Stacia Carroll was a key part of a Central Arkansas defensed that limited Lamar to one goal and five shots on goal during Sunday’s Southland action. The Bears picked up two wins on the weekend after a 2-1 double overtime win against McNeese State.
Honorable Mention: Maddie Allen, Southeastern Louisiana; Brooke Dunnigan, Stephen F. Austin; Chantal Kinsey, Abilene Christian; Elizabeth Adams, Houston Baptist.
Goalkeeper of the Week – Lauren Mercuri, Central Arkansas
Making the first two starts of her career, freshman Lauren Mercuri picked up a pair of wins on the week. Against McNeese State on Friday, Mercuri made eight saves while facing 18 shots. The Bears matched up against Lamar on Sunday and Mercuri grabbed four saves while facing 13 shots.
Honorable Mention: Hope Sabadash, Southeastern Louisiana; Lillie Ehlert, Stephen F. Austin; Sydney Newton, Abilene Christian.
Each school’s sports information director nominates and votes for the players of the week, though is not permitted to vote for his or her own player. To receive honorable mention, a student-athlete must receive votes from 25 percent of the Southland sports information directors.