SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Eastern Illinois forward Reed Axthelm was named The Summit League Offensive Player of the Week, while Western Illinois goalkeeper Seanan Main collected the defensive honor, league officials announced Monday.

Axthelm scored his first career goal and the game-tying goal in the 74^th minute in a 1-1 draw against Western Illinois. The Riverton, Wyo., native took five shots, two of which were on goal.

Main earned his first career start in the net for the Leathernecks and recorded 10 saves, highlighted by five in the second half against Eastern Illinois. The Cambridge, Ontario native also recorded back-to-back saves in the 104^th and 105^th minute of the match that kept the game tied.
  
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Reed Axthelm, Eastern Illinois
Jr. | F | Riverton, Wyo.

• Scored game-tying goal in the 74^th minute against Western Illinois that set up overtime
• Took five shots, two of which were on goal and played in 80 minutes against the Leathernecks
• This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Axthelm

 Also nominated: Cesar Cosio (Western Illinois)
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Seanan Main, Western Illinois
So. | GK | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

• Earned first career start in the net and recorded 10 saves, including two in the second half against Eastern Illinois
• Played all 110 minutes for the Leathernecks
• This is the first career Summit League weekly accolade for Main

 Also nominated: Jonathan Burke (Eastern Illinois)
 
2020 Men's Soccer Players of the Week
February 8
O: Reed Berry, Oral Roberts
D: Miles Motakef, Oral Roberts
February 15
O: Reed Axthelm, Eastern Illinois
D: Seanan Main, Western Illinois

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