SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Furman women's soccer player Isabella Gutierrez has been named the General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.
Gutierrez netted the game-winning goal in last Thursday’s 2-1 triumph at Campbell and the midfielder helped Furman to a shutout of Elon on Sunday as the Paladins improved to 3-1-0 on the season. Gutierrez has tallied two goals and one assist through Furman’s first four matches this season.
A health science major, Gutierrez holds a 4.0 grade point average.
Furman travels to face Kennesaw State at 7 p.m. on Friday before entertaining the Oregon Ducks at Stone Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m.
Also nominated for SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week: Nicolo Dini (Belmont men's soccer), Bryce Nunnelly (Chatanooga football), Kaela Massey (ETSU volleyball), Nicole Souply (UNCG women's soccer), Meagan Sanchez (WCU volleyball) and Katie Gilligan (Wofford women's soccer)
General Shale SoCon Student-Athletes of the Week
Sept. 4: Isabella Gutierrez, Furman, Women’s Soccer