SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State forward Maya Hansen was named the Offensive Player of the Week, while Omaha defender Grace Thede was named the Defensive Player of the Week, league officials announced Monday.

Hansen had a solid weekend in a pair of wins against Kansas City, and it was highlighted by a hat trick in game one with six shots and five on goal. The Savage, Minn., native also scored another goal in game two and led the Jackrabbits with three shots in that game. In all, Hansen tallied four goals with eight points and played 102 minutes.
 
Thede made two starts at left back for the Mavericks and posted two shutout wins against South Dakota. The Omaha, Neb., native’s weekend was highlighted by a game-winning goal in game one in the 97^th minute of overtime. In all, Thede finished the weekend with three shots and one on goal.
  
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Maya Hansen, South Dakota State
So. | F | Savage, Minn.

• Tallied four goals and eight points in a pair of wins over Kansas City
• Recorded hat trick in game one with six shots and five on goal
• Also scored another goal in game two and led the Jackrabbits with three shots
• This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Hansen

Also nominated: Sophia Green (Omaha)
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Grace Thede, Omaha
Fr. | D | Omaha, Neb.

• Helped the Mavericks post two straight shutout wins against South Dakota
• Netted the game-winning goal in overtime in game one and finished the series with three shots and one on goal
• This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Thede

Also nominated: Rachel Preston (South Dakota State)
 
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

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