Oct. 6, 2008
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Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
Paige Maxwell, Ohio State
Fr., F, Medina, Ohio / Medina
Maxwell netted two goals over the weekend, one in each of Ohio State’s conference wins. The freshman booted in the game’s third goal to give the Buckeyes a comfortable 3-0 advantage over Wisconsin before claiming a 4-0 victory. Against Northwestern, Maxwell recorded the only goal of the game for the 1-0 win, helping the Buckeyes remain undefeated in the Big Ten at 3-0-0. The Medina, Ohio, native collects her first Big Ten weekly honor.
Last Ohio State Offensive Player of the Week: Lisa Collison (9/22/08)
Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Emily Zurrer, Illinois
Sr., D, Vancouver, B.C. / Cowichan Secondary
Zurrer piloted an Illinois defense that produced two shutout victories over the weekend against Big Ten opposition. On Friday versus Michigan State, Zurrer and the Illini backline held the Spartans to a mere three shots on goal preserving the 3-0 win. The Vancouver native followed that performance by anchoring a stingy Illinois defense on Sunday that allowed just one shot on goal, claiming the 1-0 victory over Michigan. The Illini are currently riding a 13 home-game winning streak, which features 12 shutouts. Zurrer earns her fourth career weekly laurel.
Last Illinois Defensive Player of the Week: Alexandra Kapicka (9/22/08)
