IPFW's Mills, IUPUI's Keever Named Players of the Week
ELMHURST, Ill. - IPFW's Jason Mills and IUPUI's Tyler Keever were named Summit League Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for their performances Oct. 3-9.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jason Mills, IPFW
Fr., F
Richmond Hill, Ontario (St. Theresa of Lisieux)
Mills gained his first career award after accounting for both goals in a 2-0 victory over Western Illinois. In a victory that moved IPFW atop The Summit League standings, Mills assisted on the first goal of the match and later added a goal in a career-high three-point effort. Mills has two goals and five assists for nine points this season.
Also nominated: Ryan Child, Eastern Illinois; Ian Block, IUPUI; Andrew Barrett, Oakland; Jarrett Hamilton, Oral Roberts.
Previous 2011 recipients: Aug. 29 - Max Touloute, IPFW; Sept. 5 - Perez Agaba, IUPUI; Sept. 12 - Max Touloute, IPFW; Sept. 19 - Jeff Cheslik, Oakland; Sept. 26 - Aaron Birk, Oral Roberts/David Sarabia, UMKC; Oct. 3 - Max Touloute, IPFW.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Tyler Keever, IUPUI
Sr., GK
Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral)
Keever collected his sixth career award and second of the season after posting a pair of shutouts during the week. In a 1-0 Summit League victory over UMKC, Keever made five saves to extend his streak to 225 consecutive minutes in net without yielding a goal. Earlier in the week, Keever made four saves in a 3-0 victory over crosstown rival Butler.
Also nominated: Tyler Kelley, Eastern Illinois; Brandon Cloutier, IPFW; Mitch Hildebrandt, Oakland; Nick Petolick, Oral Roberts.
Previous 2011 recipients: Aug. 29 - Ryan Bristol, IPFW; Sept. 5 - Andy Ryan, Western Illinois; Sept. 12 - Brandon Cloutier, IPFW; Sept. 19 - Konner McNamara, Oakland/Andy Ryan, Western Illinois; Sept. 26 - Tyler Keever, IUPUI; Oct. 3 - Andy Ryan, Western Illinois.
