Nov. 5, 2007

Women's Soccer Player of the Week
Jessica Okoroafo, Purdue
Jr., F, Sylvania, Ohio/Sylvania Northview
Okoroafo recorded her first collegiate hat trick and only the second time in Purdue history, in a 7-0 win over Indiana on Friday.  The junior forward managed this incredible feat in only 42 minutes of playing time.  She now ranks among the top four on the Boilermakers all-time career goals list with 24.  The Ohio native took a total of six shots, four of them on goal.  Okoroafo takes home her first Big Ten weekly award.

Last PUR POW: Loredana Riverso (10/1/07)

Women's Soccer Co-Defensive Players of the Week
Alyssa Naeher, Penn State
So., GK, Seymour, Conn./Christian Heritage School
Naeher recorded her sixth conference shutout over the weekend in a 1-0 victory over Ohio State. The sophomore goalkeeper racked up three saves in the victory and owns a save percentage of .892.  Naeher aided the Nittany Lions to their 10th consecutive Big Ten Title, while clinching the No.1 seed in the conference tournament.  The Connecticut native garners her second career weekly honor.

Last PSU Defensive POW: Tara Davies (10/29/07)

Stephanie Swanson, Iowa
Fr., GK, Downers Grove, Ill./ Downers Grove North
In her first career start, Swanson provided three saves and a shutout in a 1-0 win over Minnesota last week.  Her efforts clinched Iowa's first Big Ten Tournament appearance since 2001.  Swanson picks up her first career weekly accolade.

Last IOWA Defensive POW: Britta Vogele (10/28/07)