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SEC Soccer Players of the Week: Week 9

80 days ago
SEC Staff
Photo: Arkansas Athletics
Offensive Player of the Week
Summer Denigan  Georgia
M • RS-Fr. Union, Ky.

Summer Denigan continued a strong debut season in Athens with her match-winning goal at Tennessee Friday evening. In the 74th minute, Denigan beat her defender to a terrific pass from teammate Mallie McKenzie, scoring from 15 yards out to give Georgia the lead and eventual victory. With the score, Denigan moved into a tie for the team high in goals with four, while currently ranking second in shots and third in shots on goal.

Defensive Player of the Week
Ellie Podojil  Arkansas
D • Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio

Ellie Podojil played every second of Arkansas' 3-0 shutout win against Florida. The linchpin on the Hogs' backline, Podojil blew up several Florida attacks and held the Gators to just six shots on the night, the lowest shot total the Razorbacks have allowed in SEC play this season. The shutout victory gave Arkansas its SEC-leading 10th win of the season and sixth win in conference play. Podojil and the Arkansas defense have given up the fewest goals (4) in SEC play and lead the conference with four shutouts in league play.

Freshman of the Week
Ella Eggleston  Vanderbilt
F • Fr. Austin, Texas

Ella Eggleston registered the game-winning goal in 88th minute in a 1-0 decision against Missouri. It was her second game-winner of the season (both in conference play). She currently has the second-most goals on team, second-most points on team and leads the team in shots taken and shooting percentage.