IUPUI's Fuller, WIU's Ryan Named Players of the Week

IUPUI's Fuller, WIU's Ryan Named Players of the Week

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ELMHURST, Ill. - IUPUI's Sam Fuller and Western Illinois' Andy Ryan were named Summit League Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for their performances Oct. 17-23.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sam Fuller, IUPUI
Fr., F
Zionsville, Ind. (Zionsville)

Fuller earned his first career award after notching a pair of game-winning goals in two IUPUI victories during the week. At Cleveland State, Fuller's goal stood as the difference in a 1-0 triumph. In a Summit League win against IPFW, Fuller had an assist and scored the game-winner in the 104th minute to lift the Jaguars past their intrastate rival in the standings. With his five-point week, Fuller upped his season totals to four goals, all game-winners, and nine points.

Also nominated: Tayron Martin, Eastern Illinois; Myles Stanley, IPFW; Gavin Hoy, Oakland; Nathan Bruinsma, Western Illinois.

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; Oct. 17 - Andrew Barrett, Oakland.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Andy Ryan, Western Illinois
Sr., GK
Rolling Meadows, Ill. (Rolling Meadows)

Ryan collected his fourth career award, all this season, after posting a shutout in Western Illinois' 1-0 Summit League victory over Oakland. By making five saves, Ryan preserved a win that moved the Fighting Leathernecks into first place. Ryan has seven shutouts this season to lead The Summit League.

Also nominated: Tyler Kelley, Eastern Illinois; Galen Cassady, IUPUI; Nick Kristock, Oakland.

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; Oct. 24 - Mitch Hildebrandt, Oakland.

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