INDIANAPOLIS – Milwaukee senior midfielder Robbie Boyd (Mequon, Wis.) is the Horizon League Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Oakland’s senior goalkeeper Sean Lewis (Rockford, Mich.) has earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 9 – Sept. 15.
Milwaukee (4-0-1) started off the weekend with a thrilling overtime victory against DePaul University, scoring the game-winner with only 36 seconds remaining. The Panthers continued their unbeaten streak against IUPUI, netting three goals past the Jaguars.
Boyd gave Milwaukee’s offense a boost in his performances over the weekend, scoring in each of the two games and providing an assist against IUPUI. Boyd’s first goal of the season came from a tremendous individual effort, giving the Panthers the lead in the first half against DePaul. He continued to be an early-game spark for Milwaukee’s offense as he scored the first and eventual game-winner against the Jaguars.
Oakland (1-2-2) earned its first victory of the year with a game-winning goal in the 87th minute against Marshall and remained unbeaten for the weekend with a double-overtime draw against Saint Francis.
Lewis recorded his first win of the season against Marshall with two saves throughout the game. His success carried over against Saint Francis as he posted his first career shutout with a season-high five saves. Two of the saves for Lewis came in key overtime minutes to help the Grizzlies hold on for the tie.
UWM is back to Engelmann Stadium Thursday, Sept. 19 as the Panthers host Western Illinois at 7 p.m. CT under the lights. Oakland takes on IUPUI at OU Soccer Field on Wednesday, Sept. 18 starting at 7 p.m. CT.
Top Offensive Performers of the Week:
Jorge Alvarez, UIC (So., F) – Scored the game-winning goal against Lipscomb and has had at least one point in the last three games.
Jordan Hart, Cleveland State (Sr., F) – Attempted two shots on goal against Lipscomb and provided two goals for the Vikings.
Miche’le Lipari, Oakland (Sr., MF) – Earned three points with a goal and assist in win at Marshall.
Patrick Soltys, Detroit (Sr., D) – Gave Detroit its first lead of 2013 with a goal against Missouri State.
Todd Vervynckt, Valparaiso (Sr., MF) – Played in 101 of the 106 minutes of the first home game of the season. Leveled the match 1-1 with a goal in the 83rd minute of the game and provided the game winning assist against IUPUI.
Top Defensive Performers of the Week:
Liam Anderson, Milwaukee (Fr., GK) – Posted his second shutout of the season in Sunday’s 3-0 win over IUPUI. Currently the Horizon League leader in GAA on the season at 0.56.
Andrew Putna, UIC (Fr., GK) -- Had two shutouts over the weekend for the Flames and recorded two saves.
Austin Saini, Cleveland State (So., GK) -- Has four saves on the year, playing in three matches for the Vikings.
Nathan Steinwascher, Detroit (Jr., GK) -- Held Dayton, the No. 2 scoring offense in the country to just one goal, with an 85% save average. Faced 20 shots against Missouri State, allowing only two goals.
Men’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week:
Aug. 26: Sabastian Xiong, Green Bay
Sept. 2: Laurie Bell, Milwaukee
Sept. 9: Robbie Boyd, Milwaukee
Men’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week:
Aug. 26: Liam Anderson, Milwaukee
Sept. 2 Nathan Steinwascher, Detroit
Sept. 9: Sean Lewis, Oakland
