Monday, August 22, 2011

MACON, Ga. – In the opening weekend of the 2011 Atlantic Sun Women’s Soccer season, Stetson’s Alexis Hermosa led the Hatters to a comeback win against Florida International with two goals including a last-minute score, while North Florida’s sophomore goalkeeper Megan Dorsey stopped all challenges with 12 saves and a 0.00 GAA in 200 minutes of play to help the Ospreys to a 1-0-1 start.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
Alexis Hermosa, Stetson (Senior – Midfielder – Orlando, Fla. – Integrative Health Science)

• First A-Sun Player of the Week award
• Scored two goals in a 2-1 comeback win against Florida International
• Netted final goal in the 89th minute against the Panthers
• Recorded two shots against FAU

OTHER NOMINEES:

• Allie Hicks (Belmont, F): Registered her first career goal against Tennessee Tech
• Jessica Cataldo-Ramirez (Jacksonville, MF): Scored and assisted on goals against Coastal Carolina
• Melissa Arnold (FGCU, MF) Tallied a goal and assist against Eastern Washington
• Katrina Frost (Kennesaw State, MF): Scored two goals in the opening weekend
• Meghan McGuire (Lipscomb, F): Netted first goal of season for Lady Bisons in fifth minute
• Lauren Hopfensperger (North Florida, F): Found the net for two goals against Coastal Carolina
• Emerald Phillips (Mercer, F): Tallied the game-winning goal against Jacksonville State

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
Megan Dorsey, North Florida (Senior – Midfielder – Orlando, Fla. – Integrative Health Science)

• First A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week award
• Stopped 12 total shots in two games to help Ospreys to a 1-0-1 week
• Seven saves came in a 0-0 double-overtime tie against Charlotte
• Holds a 0.00 GAA in 200 minutes of play

OTHER NOMINEES:

• Nicole Berner (Belmont, GK): Stopped nine shots over the weekend in two starts
• Sarah Plantz (USC Upstate, GK): Logged 28 minutes between the pipes at Gardner-Webb
• Erin Zerio (Lipscomb, GK): Needs five saves for fourth all-time in Lipscomb history
• P.A. Upson (Mercer, D): Helped Bears defense hold Jacksonville State to one shot on goal

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