INDIANAPOLIS – Milwaukee junior midfielder Laurie Bell (Poynton, England) and Oakland junior forward Joey Tinnion (Macomb, Mich.) are the Horizon League Men’s Soccer Co-Offensive Players of the Week, while Valparaiso’s goalkeeper Tom Serratore (Tinley Park, Ill.) has earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept.30 – Oct. 6.
Milwaukee (9-0-1, 2-0-0) remained unbeaten with a mid-week 3-1 victory over the University of Nebraska Omaha despite trailing after the half for the first time all season. The Panthers then extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games against Wright State, defeating the Raiders 3-0. Milwaukee is just one of six teams left in the NCAA Division I without a loss.
Bell led Milwaukee offensively in the two games with a goal and game-winning assist in each, totaling six points on the week. He is currently ranked second in the Horizon League in goals and points for the undefeated Panthers. This marks Bell’s second Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
Oakland (4-2-4, 2-0-1) defeated in-state rival Detroit in a close 2-1 matchup. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Golden Grizzlies battled back with two unanswered goals in the second-half to earn their second Horizon League victory.
Tinnion dominated the second-half against Detroit with two goals, scoring the game-winner in the 74th minute off of a pass from teammate Gavin Hoy. The two goals are the third and fourth for the junior forward on the season.
Valparaiso (3-3-4, 0-1-2) concluded a hard fought double overtime battle against Green Bay in a 0-0 draw. Valparaiso and Green Bay had plenty of scoring opportunities but were unable to convert during the matchup, resulting in one point for each team toward league standings.
Serratore earned his second shutout of the season and career against Green Bay making key saves throughout the match. In the 107th minute he preserved the draw with a diving save on a ball headed toward the top corner of the net. He made five total saves throughout the match.
Oakland continues play tonight against Denver at 7 p.m. at OU Soccer Field. Milwaukee takes on Green Bay for the Chancellor’s Cup Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at Engelmann Stadium, the game will be televised by Time Warner Cable SportsChannel. Valparaiso is also back in action against Loyola Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. as they travel to Chicago for the matchup.
Top Offensive Performers of the Week:
Jason Leslie, Detroit (F, So.)—Entered the match after the half against IPFW, scored on the first touch of the game. Gave UDM 1-0 lead against Oakland for his second consecutive goal of the season.
Sergio Manesio, Cleveland State (MF, Fr.)—Attempted six total shots to go along with three shots on goal against Cincinnati. Against UIC, attempted three shots with two that were on goal.
Top Defensive Performers of the Week:
Liam Anderson, Milwaukee (GK, Fr.)—Lowered his GAA average to a league-best .68 with his 5th shutout, allowing only one goal in a 2-0 week. Added first UWM goalie assist since 2006 in win over Wright State.
Nick Ciraldo, Cleveland State (GK, Fr.)—Has defended 14 shots on goal this season.
Kyle Ihn, Green Bay (GK, Fr.)—Made two saves while allowing a goal against UNC Asheville. Earned his first career shutout in first Horizon League game in the 0-0 draw against Valparaiso, with two saves and a breakaway stop in the 64th minute.
Jacob VanderLaan, Oakland (D, So.)—Had solid play against Detroit in 2-1 victory. Earned an assist on the game-tying goal during the match.
Men’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week:
Aug. 26: Sabastian Xiong, Green Bay
Sept. 2: Laurie Bell, Milwaukee
Sept. 9: Robbie Boyd, Milwaukee
Sept. 16: Sam Krenzien, Green Bay
Sept. 23: Aaron Horvat, Milwaukee
Sept. 30: Laurie Bell, Milwaukee
Joey Tinnion, Oakland
Men’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week:
Aug. 26: Liam Anderson, Milwaukee
Sept. 2 Nathan Steinwascher, Detroit
Sept. 9: Sean Lewis, Oakland
Sept. 16: Andrew Putna, UIC
Sept. 23: Sean Lewis, Oakland
Sept. 30: Tom Serratore, Valparaiso
Tags: Horizon League - Men's Soccer · Milwaukee - Men's Soccer · Oakland - Men's Soccer · Valparaiso - Men's Soccer
