WIU’s Whalen, Corrie and DU’s Jackson Collect #SummitMSOC Weekly Awards

10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

ELMHURST, Ill. – Western Illinois forward Drew Whalen was named Summit League Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week while teammate goalkeeper Bruce Corrie and Denver goalkeeper Dan Jackson collected the league's Defensive Player of the Week awards for their performances Oct. 5-12.

DREW WHALEN, WESTERN ILLINOIS
Jr. // F // Peoria, Ill.

Earned his first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
Scored two goals in final five and a half minutes to lift WIU over Omaha, 2-1
His two goals were his fifth and sixth on the season, tops in The Summit League
Season total of 14 points also leads the league

Also nominated: Jacob Murphy, IPFW; Karsten Hanlin, Denver; Clint Hoffar, IUPUI

Previous honorees: Aug. 31 – Fazlo Alihodzic, UNO; Sept. 8 – Mark Moulton, UNO; Sept. 14 – Chandler Crosswait, DU; Sept. 21 – Logan Mendez, UNO; Sept. 28 – Frank Carsonie, DU; Oct. 5 – Matthew Rogers, ORU.

BRUCE CORRIE, WESTERN ILLINOIS
Fr. // GK // Redmond, Wash.

Named Summit League Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career
Recorded his first career shutout and tallied eight saves in 1-0 win over Bradley
Posted a six-save effort in 2-1 victory at Omaha
Tallied 14 saves with a .933 save percentage for the week
His .809 save percentage on the season ranks second in The Summit League

DAN JACKSON, DENVER
Sr. // GK // Chapel Hill, N.C.

Collected his second Defensive Player of Week award of the season
Recorded his sixth shutout of the season in 1-0 victory at Oral Roberts Saturday
Defeated Gonzaga in non-league match to extend the nation's longest home unbeaten streak (25 matches)
Finished the week 2-0 with six saves and a .857 save percentage

Also nominated: Eduardo Cortes, IUPUI; Thilo Korperich, IPFW.

Previous honorees: Aug. 31 – Kortne Ford, DU; Sept. 8 – Joseph Ghitis, UNO; Sept. 14 – Jesus Perez, UNO; Sept. 21 – Dan Jackson, DU; Sept. 28 – Reagan Dunk, DU; Oct. 5 – Eduardo Cortes, IUPUI.

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