SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Following their performances in the opening weekend of the 2020 women’s soccer season, Oral Roberts forward Martha Helsee was named The Summit League Offensive Player of the Week, while Denver goalkeeper Nerea Arrazola earned the accolade on the defensive side, league officials announced Monday.
Helsee tallied a team-high three points to garner her first-career offensive award. The Tulsa, Okla., native scored the Golden Eagles’ opening goal of the season against Central Arkansas and added an assist in the contest.
Arrazola made five saves against Colorado in her second career start, including two diving stops. She played 97 minutes in the contest as the Pioneers forced extra time before falling 1-0 to the Buffaloes.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Martha Helsee, Oral Roberts
Jr. | F | Tulsa, Okla.
- Tallied a team-high three points, netting a goal and adding an assist against Central Arkansas
- Scored the Golden Eagles’ opening goal in the 52nd minute of the contest
- This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Helsee
Also nominated: Hayden Burnett (Kansas City)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nerea Arrazola, Denver
So. | GK | Issaquah, Wash.
- Made five saves in her second career start against Colorado
- Played in 97 minutes against the Buffaloes and faced 13 shots overall
- This is the first career Summit League weekly accolade for Arrazola
Also nominated: N/A
2020 Women’s Soccer Players of the Week
February 8
O: Martha Helsee, Oral Roberts
D: Nerea Arrazola, Denver
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