Offensive Player of the Week
Jenna Blackburn, Western Michigan, Forward/Midfield
Senior, Grand Blanc, Mich. (Grand Blanc)
Jenna Blackburn had a great week, helping Western Michigan move into sole possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference.
On Thursday, Blackburn netted a goal and dished out an assist in a 2-0 victory at Kent State. Blackburn had three shots and two on goal in the game.
In a 4-1 win against Buffalo on Sunday, Blackburn was solid again, assisting on the game-tying goal in the first half and scoring the Broncos' fourth goal of the game in the second half. She had six shots with three on goal.
Defensive Player of the Week
Dominique Popa, Miami, Goalkeeper
Freshman, Odenton, Md. (Arundel)
Dominique Popa had two consecutive clean sheets this week as Miami extended its win streak to three with victories over Ohio (1-0) and Akron (2-0).
She was a massive part of Miami's win over Ohio, securing eight saves in the match. She improved her Goals Allowed Average to 1.23 following last week’s performance.
2023 MAC Women's Soccer Players of the Week
Week 1: Jen Blitchok, Western Michigan (Offensive); Emily Lazenby, Buffalo (Co-Defensive),
Maia Soulis, Ohio, Defender (Co-Defensive)
Week 2: Izzi Boyd, Ohio (Offensive); Sarah Melén, Kent State (Defensive)
Week 3: Madison Medalle, Toledo (Offensive); McKenna Schultz, Toledo (Co-Defensive),
Ellie Simmons, Buffalo (Co-Defensive)
Week 4: Abby Werthman, Western Michigan (Offensive); Bethany Moser, Ball State (Defensive)
Week 5: Emma King, Akron (Offensive); Sara Bower, Akron (Defensive)
Week 6: Alisa Arthur, Kent State (Offensive); Kelsey Salopek, Kent State (Defensive)
Week 7: Katie Krohn, Buffalo (Offensive); Isabelle Gilmore, Bowling Green (Defensive)
Week 8: Lexi Fraley, Ball State (Offensive); Sadie McGill, Northern Illinois (Co-Defensive)
Brielle Young, Toledo (Co-Defensive)
Week 9: Avery Fenchel, Ball State (Offensive); Rebecca Winslow, Buffalo (Defensive)
Week 10: Jenna Blackburn, Western Michigan (Offensive); Dominique Popa, Miami (Defensive)
