IUPUI's Agaba, WIU's Ryan Earn Player of the Week Honors
ELMHURST, Ill. - IUPUI's Perez Agaba and Western Illinois' Andy Ryan were named The Summit League's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for their performances during the week of Aug. 29-Sept. 5.
Offensive Player of the Week
Perez Agaba, IUPUI
Sr., F
Kampala, Uganda
Agaba earned his third career award after a three-point game, accounting for both IUPUI goals in a 2-2 tie at No. 21 Kentucky. Against the nationally-ranked Wildcats, Agaba assisted on the goal that tied the score at one before notching the Jaguars' go-ahead goal early in the second half. Agaba is a finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS men's soccer award.
Also nominated: Jake Brillhart, Eastern Illinois; Max Touloute, IPFW; Jeff Cheslik, Oakland; Alexis Dominguez, Western Illinois.
Previous 2011 recipients: Aug. 29 - Max Touloute, IPFW.
Defensive Player of the Week
Andy Ryan, Western Illinois
Sr., GK
Rolling Meadows, Ill.
Ryan received his first career award after earning a spot on the Panther Invitational All-Tournament Team in Milwaukee. In the tournament's final match, Ryan posted a shutout against Marquette, and earlier in the week, he helped his team to a 1-1 tie against Drake. In three matches, Ryan earned a win and a tie while recording a 0.93 GAA and 19 saves.
Also nominated: Evan Turner, Eastern Illinois; Tyler Keever, IUPUI; Jon Evans, Oakland.
Previous 2011 recipients: Aug. 29 - Ryan Bristol, IPFW.
