Graeme Orr Head Coach | Southern Illinois University Athletics Website
Graeme Orr Head Coach | Southern Illinois University Athletics Website
Lucy Horn, a defender for the Southern Illinois University women's soccer team, has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Defender of the Week. The announcement was made by the conference on Tuesday afternoon.
Horn achieved her first goal and assist for the Salukis during a match against Valparaiso on Sunday. She scored the opening goal, giving her team a 1-0 advantage, and assisted in securing the game-winning goal, leading to a 2-0 victory over Valparaiso. Additionally, she recorded her first shot and shot-on-goal in this match.
In an earlier game against UIC on October 3rd, Horn played for the entire duration of 90 minutes in a scoreless draw. This marked the sixth occasion this season where she contributed to keeping opponents from scoring while playing full-time.
The fifth-year player from Penicuik, Scotland has consistently started and played in all 13 games this season, accumulating a total of 1,170 minutes on the field.
For further details about these weekly awards, visit mvc-sports.com.
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