Duke, Richardson NFHCA DII National Players of the Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Jenna Duke, a sophomore forward from Mansfield University, and Avery Richardson, a junior goalkeeper from Roberts Wesleyan University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Makena Tooley, a sophomore midfielder from Roberts Wesleyan and Joelle Cameron, a senior goalkeeper from Saint Michael’s College, also received honorable mention nods for Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.
NFHCA Division II Defensive Player of the Week
Avery Richardson, Roberts Wesleyan University, Junior, Goalkeeper (Syracuse, NY)
- Helped the Redhawks earn two shutouts over Mercy University and Molloy University, including a 1-0 overtime win versus the Lions
- Tallied 5 saves in 131 minutes of action
NFHCA Division II Offensive Player of the Week
Jenna Duke, Mansfield University, Sophomore, Forward (Stroudsburg, PA)
- Named the season’s first PSAC Offensive Player of the Week
- Tallied 11 points on 5 goals and 1 assist
- Notched a hat trick in Mansfield’s win over Southern Connecticut State University
NFHCA Division II Honorable Mention
Defensive: Joelle Cameron, Saint Michael’s College, Senior, Goalkeeper (West Bridgewater, MA)
- Named the NE-10 Defensive Player of the Week for Sept 8
- Blocked 68 shots in 120 minutes of action, including 45 saves to set a new NCAA Division II record on Sept 8 vs No. 1 Kutztown
Offensive: Makena Tooley, Roberts Wesleyan University, Sophomore, Midfielder (Little Falls, NY)
- Tallied the game-winning goals for the Redhawks’ shutout wins over Mercy University and Molloy University
The NFHCA National Player of the Week program honors an offensive and defensive player of the week, in each division, throughout the season.