INDIANAPOLIS – Illinois Springfield sophomore forward Mallory Herber and Upper Iowa freshman goalkeeper Sienna Johnson have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Players of the Week in women’s soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mallory Herber, Illinois Springfield
So. | F | Green Bay, Wis.
Major: Biology
Team Results: W 2-0 vs. Ohio Dominican (9/10) | T 3-3 vs. William Jewell (9/14)
- Recorded a hat trick in GLVC opener versus William Jewell
- Tallied the fourth, fifth, and sixth goals of her college career
- Took six shots with four on goal
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Prairie Stars’ Offensive Player of the Week: Sierra Cenek (10/16/23)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sienna Johnson, Upper Iowa
Fr. | GK | Oceanside, Calif.
Major: Exercise Science
Team Result: W 1-0 vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/12) | W 2-0 vs. Jamestown (9/14)
- Posted two shutouts with 12 saves in 2-0 weekend against Southwest Minnesota State and Jamestown
- Recorded four saves against SMSU and eight saves against Jamestown
- Helped the Peacocks secure two wins despite being outshot in both contests
- Now owns three shutouts in four career games
- First-ever Peacock to earn Defensive Player of the Week Award