EIU’s Christianson, Denver’s Remman Receive Weekly Awards
EIU’s Christianson, Denver’s Remman Receive Weekly Awards
ELMHURST, Ill. – Eastern Illinois' Garet Christianson was named Summit League Offensive Player of the Week and Denver's Theodor Remman claimed the league's Defensive Player of the Week accolade for performances Sept. 16-22.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Garet Christianson
So. // F // Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Christianson earned his first career award after collecting seven points on three goals and one assist in his first two games back from injury. Against Green Bay, Christianson's first goal of the season came in the 34th minute. In the second half, he put EIU ahead 4-3 in the eventual 4-4 tie. Two days later against an Evansville team receiving votes in the NSCAA national poll, Christianson's goal in the eighth minute knotted the match at one and his second half assist put the Panthers ahead 4-3 in an eventual 5-4 loss. Christianson's performance earned him selection to the ProRehab Aces Soccer Classic All-Tournament team. After missing the first five games of the season, Christianson's weekend performance vaulted him into a tie for The Summit League lead in goals (three) and a second-place tie in assists (seven).
Also nominated: Kyle Morlack, Denver; Drake Bowers, Fort Wayne; Husref Jupic, Western Illinois.
Previous recipients: 9/3 – Diego Lopez, Western Illinois; 9/9 – Vance Rookwood, Omaha; 9/16 – Chava Garcia, Omaha.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Theodor Remman, Denver
Sr. // D // Hosle, Norway
Remman collected his second consecutive weekly award leading his team to a tie against Bradley, a squad receiving votes in the NSCAA national poll, and victory over San Diego State. Against Bradley, Remman played a role in each of Denver's goals in the 2-2 tie. He scored the game's first goal at the nine-minute mark and assisted on another first half tally that put his team ahead 2-1. Two days later, Remman played a key role in the Pioneers defensive effort during a 2-1 triumph over San Diego State.
Also nominated: Alex Kemp, Fort Wayne; Eduardo Cortes, IUPUI; Ben Lacourse, Oral Roberts.
Previous recipients: 9/3 – Eduardo Cortes, IUPUI; 9/9 – Matt Grosey, Omaha; 9/16 – Theodor Remman, Denver.
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In its fourth decade of Division I athletics, The Summit League offers 19 championship sports and has a combined enrollment of over 120,000 at eight institutions, including three located in top 60 U.S. metro populations and two land-grant universities. Member institutions include: Denver (University of Denver), Fort Wayne (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis), North Dakota State University, Omaha (University of Nebraska Omaha), the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University and Western Illinois University. Previously known as the Mid-Continent Conference, The Summit League rebranded in 2007 and has since produced eight NCAA Champions, 62 All-Americans and 50 Academic All-America selections.
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