Women's Team of the Week: October 28

by TopDrawerSoccer

October 29, 2024

A clutch performer who delivered the game of her career to seal a conference title is the Player of the Week as Jennifer Blitchok shined for Western Michigan.

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The first game of the week saw the graduate senior assist a goal versus Toledo, setting the template for the Broncos to secure the regular season MAC trophy with a senior night victory. With the team desperate for a hero, the Michigan native delivered a hat trick in the thrilling 5-4 victory over Ball State. The win confirmed a second consecutive conference title for the Broncos, generating momentum for the postseason tournament.

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Player of the Week: Jennifer Blitchok, Western Michigan

Women’s Team of the Week: October 21-October 27

GK: Caeley Goldstein, UC Davis - The redshirt senior had an incredible week, making 17 saves across two clean-sheet victories over UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly.

D: Trinity Coker, San Diego State - The Aztec full-back showcased her attacking qualities with a goal and two assists in a 3-3 draw with Wyoming before flexing her defensive game with all 90 minutes played in a 1-0 defeat of Colorado State.

D: Caroline Castans, Kansas - Castans dominated the left side of the pitch as she scored both goals in the 2-0 rivalry defeat of Kansas State.

D: Mia Oliaro, Duke - After assisting the equalizer in a thrilling 3-3 draw with No. 7 Notre Dame, the sophomore wing-back shined as she scored both goals in a 2-0 defeat of No. 2 Wake Forest.

M: Liza Suydam, Monmouth - The sophomore midfielder put the team on her back, scoring 3 of five goals as the Hawks defeated Hofstra and Hampton to win the CAA regular season trophy.

M: Talia Sommer, Butler - Sommer was a creative force with three assists in a 3-0 defeat of St. John’s, then another assist in a 2-2 draw with Creighton.

M: Chiara Premoli, Eastern Kentucky - Premoli set up all three goals as Eastern Kentucky defeated Bellarmine 3-1.

M: Irene Campo, South Alabama - Campo played all but 13 minutes while scoring twice and assisting once as South Alabama tied with Texas State, then defeated Louisiana-Monroe 3-1.

F: Faith Webber, Utah Valley - The program legend added to her legacy with two goals in a 3-0 title-deciding victory over Grand Canyon, a total she would again replicate as the Wolverines tied Seattle 3-3.

F: Jordynn Dudley, Florida State - A constant nightmare for the backline, Dudley scored twice and assisted ice as the Seminoles defeated No. 5 North Carolina 4-2.

F: Jennifer Blitchok, Western Michigan - Blitchok was classy with three goals and an assist to help the Broncos win the regular season trophy.

Honorable Mention: GK Sophine Kevorkian (LSU), D Emma Pethel (Northwestern State), D Adele Faller (Utah Tech), D Charley Boone (Montana), M Ella Vaughn (High Point), M Addison Chester (Ball State), M Lexi Missimo (Texas), M Maia Tabion (Columbia), F Maddy Theriault (Fairfield), F Jayla Gage (Grambling State), F Makala Woods (Kentucky)