IPFW's Touloute and Cloutier Named Players of the Week
ELMHURST, Ill. - IPFW's Max Touloute and Brandon Cloutier were named The Summit League's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for their performances during the week of Sept. 6-11. The selections mark the second time in three weeks that the Mastodons have swept the weekly awards.
Offensive Player of the Week
Max Touloute, IPFW
Sr., Fr
Les Cayes, SUD, Haiti
Touloute collected his second career award, both in a three-week span, after totaling five points in two matches during the week. Against No. 15 Kentucky, he scored a goal and added an assist in a three-point performance. Later in the week, Touloute scored a goal in the Mastodons' 2-1 victory over Western Michigan. The Summit League's scoring leader with 17 points, Touloute has a goal in four-of-five matches this season, including an active three-match streak.
Also nominated: Garet Christianson, Eastern Illinois; Andrew Barrett, Oakland; Charlie Bales, Western Illinois.
Previous 2011 recipients: Aug. 29 - Max Touloute, IPFW; Sept. 5 - Perez Agaba, IUPUI.
Defensive Player of the Week
Brandon Cloutier, IPFW
Fr., GK
St. John, Ind. (Lake Central)
Cloutier earned his first award after recording a 2-1 victory over Western Michigan. The netminder made seven saves in 90 minutes during the match, including a win-preserving stop on a penalty kick, for a .917 save percentage.
Also nominated: Kyle Hyland, IUPUI; Konner McNamara, Oakland.
Previous 2011 recipients: Aug. 29 - Ryan Bristol, IPFW; Sept. 5 - Andy Ryan, Western Illinois.