SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota senior forward Megan Wright was named the Offensive Player of the Week, while Denver senior defender Taylor Parker was named the Defensive Player of the Week, league officials announced Monday.
Wright led the Fighting Hawks to a series sweep over Kansas City, helping North Dakota climb out of a 2-0 deficit in game one of the series for the 3-2 victory. In that match, the Mesa, Ariz., native scored twice in the second half to force overtime, ultimately going to UND in the 91
st minute.
In game two, North Dakota scored in the 79
th minute to tie the Roos and force overtime again, where the Fighting Hawks were awarded a penalty kick in the 92
nd minute as Wright put the penalty kick away to complete the weekend sweep. In all, Wright picked up six points, recorded nine shots with six on goal and played in 171 minutes.
Parker played all 180 minutes of Denver’s series sweep of Omaha in a match-up of the top two teams in league play heading into the weekend. The Aurora, Colo., native led the Pioneers to its eighth clean sheet of the season and its 12
th win of league play.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Megan Wright, North Dakota
Sr. | F | Mesa, Ariz.
- Led the Fighting Hawks to a series sweep over Kansas City scoring three goals, including two second half goals in the series opener
- Scored game-winning penalty kick goal in overtime in game two
- This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Wright
Also nominated: Taylor Cotter (South Dakota), Christa Van Loon (Oral Roberts), Maya Hansen (South Dakota State)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Taylor Parker, Denver
Sr. | D | Aurora, Colo.
- Played in all 180 minutes of Denver’s series sweep against Omaha in a match-up of the top-two teams in league play
- Led the Pioneers to its eighth clean sheet and 12th win of league action
- This is the second career Summit League weekly accolade for Parker
Also nominated: Rachel Preston (South Dakota State), Maddie Livingston (North Dakota)
2020 Women’s Soccer Players of the Week
February 8
O: Martha Helsee, Oral Roberts
D: Nerea Arrazola, Denver
February 16
O: Natalie Beckman, Denver
D: Margaret LaVigne, Omaha
February 22
O: Natalie Beckman, Denver
D: Taylor Parker, Denver
March 1
O: Natalie Beckman, Denver
D: Gabby Viver-Hannay, South Dakota State
March 8
O: Maya Hansen, South Dakota State
D: Grace Thede, Omaha
March 15
O: Eden Brooker, South Dakota State
D: Jordyn West, Omaha
March 22
O: Sydney Sharp, Denver
D: Megan Rasmussen, Western Illinois
March 29
O: Megan Wright, North Dakota
D: Taylor Parker, Denver
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