INDIANAPOLIS – Maryville University junior forward Ashlyne Hunt and McKendree University senior goalkeeper Abby Tucker have been selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Players of the Week in women’s soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ashlyne Hunt, Maryville
Jr. | F | O’Fallon, Mo.
Major: Graphic Design
Team Results: 3-0 W at Truman State (9/23) | 2-2 T at Quincy (9/25)
- Tallied six points on three goals in unbeaten week
- Scored against Truman on only shot of game in 43 minutes of play
- Registered both goals against Quincy with three shots on goal in 60 minutes of action
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Saints’ Offensive Player of the Week: Lexi Gentry (8/29/22)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Abby Tucker, McKendree
Sr. | GK | Wentzville, Mo.
Major: Biopsychology
Team Results: 2-1 W at Quincy (9/23) | 2-0 W at Illinois Springfield (9/25)
- Recorded two wins and one shutout in 180 minutes last week
- Made six saves, including season-high four against UIS
- Faced 13 shots and only allowed one goal on penalty kick
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Bearcats’ Defensive Player of the Week: Mercedes King (3/1/21)