Allie Wittenbach, Hope, Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, 9/19/16

Allie Wittenbach, Hope, Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, 9/19/16

Women's Soccer

 For the Week of Sept. 12-18, 2016

Defensive
Player of the Week


Kristina Veljovic, Trine

Junior, GK
Valparaiso, Ind.

• Had back-to-back shutouts against MIAA foes, which also gave the Thunder their first two-game winning streak in conference play since the 2011 season

• Stopped 10 shots in 1-0 road win at Albion Sept. 17

• In lone loss of the week, made 18 saves out of 20 shots on goal faced in 2-1 setback at Hope Sept. 12

• Earned first shutout of the week with a five-save effort against Saint Mary's Sept. 15

Offensive
Player of the Week


Allie Wittenbach, Hope

Senior, F
Eaton Rapids, Mich.

• Had seven points in a 3-0 week for Hope against MIAA opponents

• Scored two goals in game's first eight minutes against Trine Sept. 12, with her second goal being the match-winner

• Assisted on Hope's second-half goal in 3-1 win against Albion Sept. 15

• Added a goal in 7-2 victory at Olivet Sept. 17

• Had at least one point in all three of Hope's victories



2016 Women's Soccer Player of the Week Award Winners

Defense

Sept. 6 - Emily Rompola, Saint Mary's
Sept. 12 - Kelsey Postema, Alma 
Sept. 19 - Kristina Veljovic, Trine 

Offense

Sept. 6 - Mackenzie Wilcox, Adrian
Sept. 12 - Elizabeth Perkins, Hope 
Sept. 19 - Allie Wittenbach, Hope