INDIANAPOLIS -- Loyola sophomore midfielder Moriah Schwarz (Rockford, Ill.) is the Horizon League Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Detroit junior goalkeeper Nora Abolins (Demorestville, Ontario, Canada) has earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 8-14. The award is the first of Schwarz’ career and the second of the season for Abolins.
Loyola (7-7-2, 2-2-1 Horizon) split results on the week, suffering a 2-1 setback to Milwaukee in double overtime before rebounding to knock off Youngstown State, 2-0, on Sunday. Detroit (7-6-1, 4-2-0 Horizon) moved into first place in the Horizon League after a 1-0 victory at Wright State and a 2-0 triumph over Cleveland State.
Schwarz was the Ramblers’ catalyst throughout the week, scoring all three of Loyola’s goals. The sophomore had the tying goal at Milwaukee, sending the match into overtime. Schwarz posted goals in both halves of the Ramblers’ win at YSU. The three goals on the week were the first three of the year for the midfielder.
Abolins tallied her sixth and seventh shutouts of the year for the Titans, recording 10 saves across the two matches. The shutouts gave the junior four in six conference matches. With 22 career shutouts in 48 starts, Abolins is one shy of tying the Detroit career mark.
With a 0.60 goals-against average, Abolins ranks second in the Horizon League. Her six shutouts are tied for second with two other keepers.
Loyola will head to northwest Indiana on Wednesday, Oct. 17, to take on Valparaiso in its lone match of the week. The match will start at 4 p.m. ET. Detroit will also play a single match this week, hosting Madonna on Friday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. ET.
Top Offensive Performers for the Week:
Nina Carter, Detroit(Sr., F) - Potted the game-winning goal in Detroit’s 1-0 win at Wright State, her fourth career game-winning tally.
Kelsey Holbert, Milwaukee(So., M) - Scored Milwaukee’s first goal of the match before assisting on the game-winner with 23 seconds left in the second overtime, sending the Panthers to a 2-1 win over Loyola.
Sarrah Ludiwg, Valparaiso(Fr., M) - Found the back of the net just 65 seconds into Valpo’ 2-0 win over St. Joseph’s (Ind.), the second-fastest goal in Crusaders history.
Jade Flory, Youngstown State(So., F) - Flord scored her third goal of the year and second in as many matches against Green Bay.
Top Defensive Performers for the Week:
Jamie Forbes, Milwaukee (Sr., GK) - Turned in five saves in Milwaukee’s 2-1 victory against Loyola.
Kristen Manski, Valparaiso (Jr., GK) - Posted a career-high 13 saves in Valpo’s 0-0 draw at Wright State. Her 20th career shutout tied the Crusaders’ career record.
Women’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week:
Aug. 13: Amy Kauffung, Milwaukee
Aug. 20: Kaitlyn Quarrell, Detroit
Jaime Avona, Cleveland State
Aug. 27: Rachel Morrison, Youngstown State
Sept. 3: Ana Claudia Michelini, Loyola
Sept. 10: Vickie Havas, Cleveland State
Sept. 17: Tricia Stonebraker, Loyola
Sept. 24: Ini Umotong, Wright State
Oct. 1: Jaime Avona, Cleveland State
Oct. 8: Moriah Schwarz, Loyola
Women’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week:
Aug. 13: Jamie Forbes, Milwaukee
Aug. 20: Nora Abolins, Detroit
Aug. 27: Ali Viola, Youngstown State
Sept. 3: Kristen Manski, Valparaiso
Sept. 10: Monica Gonyo, Loyola
Sept. 17: Brooke McCurdy, Wright State
Sept. 24: Jackie Podolsky, Youngstown State
Oct. 1: Hannah Kaul, Milwaukee
Oct. 8: Nora Abolins, Detroit
