GNAC Women’s Soccer Weekly Honors: October 18th, 2010

Brittany Casey (Norwich), Darcey Sullivan (Emmanuel), and Marissa MacDonald (Emerson) have earned Great Northeast Athletic Conference weekly honors.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Brittany Casey, Norwich, So., Pointe- Claire, Quebec

WEEKLY STATS

Norwich’s Brittany Casey scored at least a goal in all three games this past week, to lead the Cadets to a 3-0 week. The sophomore forward tallied both goals in a 2-0 victory over GNAC foe Rivier and added an additional goal in a non-conference 4-0 win over Lyndon State. Casey finished the week by scoring the lone goal to give the Cadets a vital victory over St. Joseph’s (ME) on Saturday. Casey leads the conference in both goals (20) and points (42) and has an incredible seven game winning goals on the season.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Darcey Sullivan, Emmanuel, Fr., Dalton, MA 

WEEKLY STATS

Emmanuel’s rookie Darcey Sullivan led the offensive effort for the Saints with two goals and two assists in conference play. The freshman forward scored both of the Saints' goals in a 2-0 win over Mount Ida and also dished out both assists in Emmanuel’s 2-1 win at Albertus Magnus. Sullivan leads the Saints in scoring with 7 goals and 3 assists this season.

GOALIE OF THE WEEK

Marissa MacDonald, Emerson, Fr., Winchester, MA

WEEKLY STATS

 Emerson’s Marissa MacDonald was in the net for both critical GNAC wins on the week. The rookie goalie only allowed one goal in GNAC play in the win against Lasell 2-1 and shutout St. Joseph 2-0. By defeating both second place teams, Emerson is climbing the standings to earn a spot in GNAC playoffs.