SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Mercer midfielder/forward Abigail Zoeller and goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert have been named the Southern Conference women’s soccer offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively, for all competition Oct. 22-27.
Zoeller had a well-balanced week offensively, contributing in each of Mercer’s two wins. In a 2-0 win over Wofford on Oct. 25, the junior netted the second goal of the game to stretch the lead. She was a part of both of Mercer’s goals in a 2-0 win over Furman, who entered the contest unbeaten in conference play, in Sunday’s regular-season finale. She assisted on the game-winner against the Paladins, setting up freshman Ciara Whitely for a goal in the second minute of play. Fifteen minutes later, the native of Independence, Kentucky, scored on a penalty kick to push the Bears’ lead to two.
Ebert played the second half of the win over Wofford, facing five shots and recording two saves. The junior played all 90 minutes in the win over the Paladins and kept Furman off the board despite facing 13 shots. She tallied six saves in the shutout, her sixth of the year, and helped Mercer to its 15th win, setting a new program record for wins in a single season.
The recognition is the second of the season for both Zoeller, a preseason all-conference selection, and Ebert.
Mercer (15-3, 7-2 SoCon), the No. 4 seed, hosts No. 5 Western Carolina (11-7, 5-4) on Sunday, Nov. 3, in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Championship.
Also nominated for offensive player of the week: Suzuka Yosue (The Citadel), Nicole Souply (UNCG), Alyssa Frazier (Samford) and Julia Winter (Western Carolina).
Also nominated for defensive player of the week: Kayla Campbell (UNCG), Morgan McAslan (Samford) and Reily Nelson (Western Carolina).
2019 SoCon Women’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week
Aug. 27 Caitlyn Reilly, Sr., MF, Furman
Sept. 3 Nicole Icen, Fr., F, Mercer
Sept. 10 Abigail Zoeller, Jr., F/MF, Mercer
Sept. 17 Taylor Yount, Fr., F, Samford
Sept. 24 Gabi Santora, Fr., F/MF, UNCG
Oct. 1 Sarah Connolly, Jr., F, ETSU
Oct. 8 Kyndal Anderson, R-Fr., F, Furman
Oct. 15 Amaya Evans, Fr., F, Mercer
Oct. 22 Caroline Orman, Jr., F, Samford
Oct. 29 Abigail Zoeller, Jr., F/MF, Mercer
2019 SoCon Women’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week
Aug. 27 Abbey Saddler, So., GK, Chattanooga
Sept. 3 Tess Mrozek, So., GK, ETSU
Sept. 10 Abbey Sadder, So., GK, Chattanooga
Sept. 17 Melody Mezzina, Fr., GK, Western Carolina
Sept. 24 Morgan McAslan, So., GK, Samford
Oct. 1 Kellsey Weaver, Sr., GK, Furman
Oct. 8 Arianna Milicia, Sr., D, Furman
Oct. 15 Jordyn Ebert, Jr., GK, Mercer
Oct. 22 Reily Nelson, So., D, Western Carolina
Oct. 29 Jordyn Ebert, Jr., GK, Mercer
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