CANTON, Ga. - Centre Women's Soccer swept the SAA Player of the Week awards, as announced by conference officials on Monday.
For the second consecutive week,
Zara McCarthy was named the Offensive Player of the Week. In Centre's 2-0 win over Berry on Friday, McCarthy assisted on
Aida Bell's game-winning goal in the 49th minute to break a scoreless tie. She would also score her 5th goal of the season in the 65th minute to seal the victory. In the Colonels' 4-0 win at Oglethorpe, McCarthy scored in the 14th minute for the eventual game-winner in the shut out of the Stormy Petrels. She leads Centre with 6 goals and 15 points.
Tessa Miles was named the SAA Defensive Player of the Week. She played all 90 minutes against Berry and 75 at Oglethorpe. The anchor of the defense led Centre to put up clean sheets in both games and only allow a combined two shots on goal to the Vikings and Stormy Petrels.
Their efforts have Centre has the only 2-0 team in the SAA after the opening weekend of league play. The tandem will look to keep the momentum going on Friday when Southwestern comes to Amend Field. Kickoff is set for 6:00pm.