SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kansas City midfielder Jacob Stensson was named the Offensive Player of the Week, while Western Illinois goalkeeper Seanan Main was named the Defensive Player of the Week, league officials announced Monday.
Stensson played a pivotal role in helping the Pioneers sweep Kansas City, as Stensson recorded six overall points. The Stockholm, Sweden native scored twice and had an assist in the 4-1 win against the Roos in game one. In game two, Stensson assisted on the game-winning goal in Denver’s 1-0 triumph. Additionally, Stensson dropped back in a Denver defense in game two that held Kansas City without a shot on goal, which is the 18
th time a Denver defense has accomplished that in its Division I history.
Main and the Leathernecks had a solid showing against No. 18 Oral Roberts, capturing two shutout victories. In game one, Main totaled four saves en route to his first career shutout and victory. The Cambridge, Ontario native stopped the Golden Eagles attack with three consecutive saves in the 74
th and 75 minutes to preserve the lead. In game two, Main earned his second-straight shutout win against the Golden Eagles stopping six shots.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jacob Stensson, Denver
Sr. | MF | Stockholm, Sweden
- Recorded six total points in a series sweep against Kansas City
- Scored twice and had an assist in Denver’s 4-1 victory in game one
- Assisted the game-winning goal in the Pioneers’ 1-0 win in game two
- Dropped back in a Denver defense in game two that held the Roos without a shot on goal
- This is the first career Summit League weekly accolade for Stensson
Also nominated: Kenji Mboma Dem (Omaha), Ryan DeBois (Western Illinois), Jony Muñoz (Kansas City)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Seanan Main, Western Illinois
So. | GK | Cambridge, Ontario
- Captured two shutout wins against No. 18 Oral Roberts, playing all 180 minutes
- Totaled four saves en route to his first career shutout and victory in game one
- Recorded six saves in game two for his second-straight shutout
- Earned his second Summit League weekly accolade of the season
Also nominated: Jeremy Pollard (Omaha), Cooper Clark (Kansas City)
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
February 23
O: Dante Brigida, Oral Roberts
D: Jake Mecham, Denver
March 1
O: Hugo Kametani, Omaha
D: Miles Motakef, Oral Roberts
March 8
O: Nil Ayats, Omaha
D: Lucca Rodrigues, Oral Roberts
March 15
D: Jordan Salt, Kansas City
March 22
O: Jacob Stensson, Denver
D: Seanan Main, Western Illinois
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