Sept. 10, 2007
Women's Soccer Player of the Week
Shauna Stapleton, Purdue
Sr., MF, Dayton, Ohio/North
Stapleton scored three of Purdue's four goals as the Boilermakers went 2-0 at the Nike/Husky Invitational. The senior netted the game winner as Purdue upset No. 1 Portland, marking the first time since 1999 that a Big Ten school knocked off a top-ranked opponent. Stapleton also scored twice in the Boilermakers' 3-1 victory over Washington to open the tournament, marking the first multi-goal game of her career. The weekly honor is Stapleton's first.
Last PUR POW: Parrissa Eyorokon (10/17/05)
Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Lauren Robertson, Ohio State
So., GK, Mission Viejo, Calif./Santa Margarita
Robertson recorded three shutouts last week, registering 13 saves. The sophomore also assisted on the Buckeyes' final goal in their 3-1 win over Wright State on Tuesday. The sophomore has helped Ohio State to a conference-best 5-0 record with four shutouts, and leads the Big Ten with a 0.39 goals-against average. The award is the second of Robertson's career, as she was also honored last season in her first weekend of collegiate competition.
Last OSU Defensive POW: Lauren Robertson (8/28/06)
