INDIANAPOLIS – Missouri S&T sophomore forward Adriana Benassi and Drury junior goalkeeper Katy Fitzler 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
Adriana Benassi, Missouri S&T
So. | F | Lee's Summit, Mo.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Team Results: W 4-0 vs. Christian Brothers (9/4) | W 3-1 vs. Pittsburg St. (9/7)
- Scored two of S&T's seven goals in first two matches of the season
- Added two assists and seven shots in 125 minutes played
- Recorded a game-winning goal against Pitt State
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Miners’ Offensive Player of the Week: Ally Hasken (10/10/22)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Katy Fitzler, #14 Drury
Jr. | GK | O'Fallon, Mo.
Major: Exercise Physiology
Team Result: W 1-0 vs. Emporia State
(9/4)
- Started and played all 90 minutes in No. 14 Drury’s 1-0 win over Emporia State
- Recorded 15th career shutout, saving seven shots
- Lowered her career GAA to .52, the best in Drury history
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Panthers’ Defensive Player of the Week: Kaitlin Knetzke (10/23/23)