Women's Team of the Week: September 12

Women's Team of the Week: September 12
by TopDrawerSoccer
September 12, 2023

After scoring a hat-trick to lead unranked Utah Valley to their historic 3-2 upset of No. 16 USC, Faith Webber is the player of the week. Needing a revival after two blowout losses to in-state rivals, going to a top-20 team in the country was a perfect opportunity. Up stepped Webber, a former JUCO All-American and National Champion, with a spectacular performance that caught USC off-guard as Utah Valley stormed to a 3-0 lead 60 minutes in. USC would attempt a late comeback, but ultimately, Utah Valley left California with their third-ever win against a top-25 program.

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GK Maria Galley, Xavier – Galley put together an elite performance against No. 11 Pittsburgh, making eight saves as Xavier won 2-1. She then earned her fourth clean sheet of the season against Bellarmine.

D Mieke Schiemann, Penn State – Not only did Schiemann help Penn State shut out one of the best forwards and offenses in the country, but she also tacked in two set-piece goals in the 3-0 win.

D Kaycee Manding, South Dakota State – The senior defender led the program to two wins and two clean sheets.

D Brianne Riley, Georgetown – In 270 minutes of soccer on the week, Georgetown conceded just one goal as the Grad defender was dominant in the back.

D Soleil Flores, James Madison – With two clean sheets on the week, including against No. 14 Georgetown, Flores earns a spot on the team.

M Lexi Missimo, Texas – An incredible performance against Stephen F. Austin with three goals and four assists earns Missimo yet another spot on the list.

M Emma Oliphant, Canisius – Oliphant was vital for a Canisius team that won both games on the week as she contributed to four of their five goals.

M Abbie Miller, Saint Louis – Saint Louis played two ranked teams on the week and came out with four points as Miller controlled play from midfield, including a late game-winner against No. 24 Nebraska.

F Faith Webber, Utah Valley – With her hat trick, Webber is now on eight goals, good for the top ten in the country. 

F Ashley Merrill, Baylor – The Baylor scored four goals on the week, spearheaded by a hat-trick against Abilene Christian.

F Giavanna Inzerillo, Central Connecticut – Inzerillo had a high-scoring week with four goals in three games.

Honorable Mentions: GK Halle Mackiewicz (Clemson), GK Stephanie Sparkowski (Michigan), D Ayo Oke (UCLA), D Victoria Foster (Quinnipiac), D Harper White (Clemson), M Onyi Echegini (Florida State), M Kaitlynn Melton (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi), M Emma Antoine (IUPUI), F Eleanor Dale (Nebraska), F Kelly Brady (Mississippi), F Maddie Morgan (Eastern Washington), M Natalie Tavana (Seton Hall(w))

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