Lilleby, Swann named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week

Sep 25, 2024 | 2024-2025, Division III, News

MANAHAWKIN, NJ  — First-year forward from SUNY Morrisville, Iyla Lilleby, and senior goalkeeper from No. 17 Shenandoah University, Taylor Swann, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

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NFHCA Division III Defensive Player of the Week

 

Taylor Swann, No. 16 Shenandoah University, Sr., Goalkeeper (Crisfield, Maryland)

  • Named ODAC Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Made 17 saves across two wins last week, including a 1-0 overtime victory over No. 2 Salisbury.
  • Leads the ODAC with three clean sheets.

NFHCA Division III Offensive Player of the Week

 

Iyla Lilleby, SUNY Morrisville, FY. Forward (Medina, New York)

  • Named SUNYAC Offensive Player of the Week.
  • Led SUNY Morrisville to a 2-0 week behind her seven goal, two assist performance.
  • Netted five goals and added an assist for 11 points against Southern Virginia. Collected two more goals to go along with an assist against Manhattanville.

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