Oakland Sweeps Weekly Awards
ELMHURST, Ill. - Oakland's Andrew Barrett and Mitch Hildebrandt were named Summit League Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for their performances Oct. 10-16.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Andrew Barrett, Oakland
So., MF
Toronto, Ontario (Dante Alighieri Academy)
Barrett earned his first career weekly honor after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Summit League leader IPFW. The first half goal by Barrett stood up and gave Oakland its first league win of the season. In a midweek match against Michigan, Barrett had a team-high two shots.
Also nominated: Max Touloute, IPFW; Sam Fuller, IUPUI.
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; Oct. 10 - Jason Mills, IPFW.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mitch Hildebrandt, Oakland
Sr., GK
Livonia, Mich. (Stevenson)
Hildebrandt collected his seventh career award and first of the season after a shutout victory over Summit League leader IPFW. Facing the league's top offense, Hildebrandt made three saves against the Mastodons for his first shutout of the season. Earlier in the week against Michigan, Hildebrandt equaled his career-high with 14 saves in a double-overtime loss.
Also nominated: Tyler Keever, IUPUI.
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; Oct. 17 - Tyler Keever, IUPUI.
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