SoCon women’s soccer players of the week announced

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Citadel midfielder/forward Samantha Grantham and goalkeeper Zoe Santos have been named the Southern Conference women’s soccer offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively, for all competition from Aug. 25-31.

On Aug. 27, Grantham logged a hat trick and had an assist as The Citadel defeated South Carolina State, 8-0. The senior scored unassisted goals in the game’s sixth and 40th minutes. The native of Apple Valley, California, recorded her final goal of the contest off a feed from teammate Jasiah Pack in the 61st minute, before concluding her day with an assist on Gabrielle Macer’s goal in the 71st minute. Grantham currently leads the SoCon in points (12) and goals (5).

Santos had two saves during the Bulldogs’ win over South Carolina State. Three days later, the senior from Bedford, New Hampshire, played all 90 minutes inside the net against Winthrop, finishing with six saves to log her second shutout of the season. Santos is currently second in the league in saves (25).

The Citadel plays at UNC Asheville on Thursday.

Also nominated for offensive player of the week: Reagan Fitzgerald (ETSU), Bri Pinasco (Furman), Laney Smith (UNCG), Alyssa Tutas (Samford), Savannah Dunahay (Chattanooga), and Annie Andrews (Wofford)

Also nominated for defensive player of the week: Reese DeJong (Furman), Peyton Hull (Samford), Landry Olson (Chattanooga), and Elizabeth Navola (Wofford)

2026 SoCon Women’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week 

Aug. 18             Payton Nutzman, So., MF, Mercer 

Aug. 25             Olivia Bori, Sr., MF, Mercer 

Sept. 1             Samantha Grantham, Sr., M/F, The Citadel

2026 SoCon Women’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week 

Aug. 18             Peyton Hull, Jr., GK, Samford 

Aug. 25             Addison Yelton, R-Jr., GK, ETSU

Sept. 1             Zoe Santos, Sr., GK, The Citadel