WIU's Sandoval, ORU's Techanchuk Named Summit League Player of the Week

WIU's Sandoval, ORU's Techanchuk Named Summit League Player of the Week

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jonathan Sandoval, Western Illinois
M, Sr., East Moline, Ill./United Township
Sandoval earns his second career award and first this season after helping Western Illinois to a 2-1 league win over IPFW and 1-1 draw vs. Valparaiso. The senior scored the match-tying goal in the 55th minute before assisting on Daniel Lewis' match-winner in the second minute of the first overtime period in the win over IPFW. He also added an assist against the Crusaders to secure the tie. For the week, Sandoval collected four points off a goal and two assists.

Also nominated: Andy Masteller, IPFW; Tom Black, UMKC; Makesi Lewis, Oakland; Sterling Copeland, Oral Roberts.

Previous Winners: Sept. 7 - Jarrett Hamilton, Oral Roberts; Sept. 13 - Heath Cox, Centenary; Sept. 20 - John Bayron Sosa, UMKC; Sept. 27 - Jimmy Simon, UMKC; Oct. 4 - David Sarabia, UMKC.


DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Andrew Techanchuk, Oral Roberts
GK, Sr., Tulsa, Okla./Jenks
Techanchuk collects his fourth career honor and first this season after recording a 2-0 shutout over then league-leading IUPUI. In the match, the senior from Tulsa collected six saves to increase his season total to 53 and lowered his goals against average to 1.83 on the year. It was also his third shutout this season, tied for second in the league and the 11th of his career.

Also nominated: Ken Cooper, UMKC; Vuk Popovic, Oakland; Andy Ryan, Western Illinois.

Previous Winners: Sept. 7 - Mitch Hildebrandt, Oakland; Sept. 13 - Ken Cooper, UMKC; Sept. 20 - Tyler Keever, IUPUI; Sept. 27 - Mitch Hildebrandt, Oakland; Oct. 4 - Galen Cassady, IUPUI.