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