WIU's Jupic, OU's Timm Named Players of the Week
ELMHURST, Ill. - Western Illinois' Husref Jupic and Oakland's John Timm were named Summit League Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for their performances Oct. 24-30.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Husref Jupic, Western Illinois
Jr., MF
Des Moines, Iowa (Hoover)
Jupic earned his first career award after scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 overtime victory at UMKC. His golden goal came at 101:51 off a rebound from a corner kick and clinched Western Illinois' first regular season title and top tournament seed since 2006. On the year, Jupic is tied for the team lead with nine points, ranking second in both goals (three) and assists (three).
Also nominated: Max Touloute, IPFW; Josh Bennett, Oakland.
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; Oct. 24 - Sam Fuller, IUPUI.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
John Timm, Oakland
Jr., D
Clarkston, Mich. (Clarkston)
Timm garnered his first career award after leading Oakland to a shutout victory over Eastern Illinois. In the league win, Timm played all 90 minutes and helped preserve the shutout with his defensive performance while also drawing the match-winning penalty kick. Earlier in the week, Timm accounted for Oakland's goal, his first of the season, in a 2-1 loss to Ohio State.
Also nominated: Andy Ryan, Western Illinois.
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; Oct. 31 - Andy Ryan, Western Illinois.
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