Magnotta, Cookman named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week

Aug 30, 2023 | 2023-2024, Division I, News

MANAHAWKIN, NJ  — Sophomore goalkeeper from No. 7 University of Iowa, Mia Magnotta, and sophomore forward from University of New Hampshire, Tasmin Cookman, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, respectively.

Graduate goalkeeper from No. 9 University of Louisville, Merlin van der Vegt, and senior forward from No. 11 Saint Joseph’s University, Lily Santi, received honorable mention nods for Division I Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, respectively, as well.

NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week

 

Mia Magnotta, No. 7 Iowa University, So., Goalkeeper (Forty-Fort, Pennsylvania)

  • Magnotta played all 60 minutes in goal in Iowa’s shutout victory over No. 12 Wake Forest.
  • Played all 62 minutes in goal in Iowa’s 3-2 OT victory over No. 1 North Carolina, making a career-high six saves in that contest.
  • Iowa’s win snapped UNC’s 22-game win streak.

NFHCA Division I Offensive Player of the Week

 

Tasmin Cookman, University of New Hampshire, So., Forward (Woking, England)

  • Registered seven points in a perfect 2-0 week for the Wildcats.
  • Posted two goals, including the game-winner in overtime against Quinnipiac.
  • Registered one goal and one assist in 4-0 shutout of Michigan State.

NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention

 

Merlijn van der Vegt, No. 9 University of Louisville, Gr., Goalkeeper (Utrecht, The Netherlands)

  • ACC Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Allowed one goal and totaled 11 saves in two games to help the ninth-ranked Cardinals notch a pair of wins in their season-opening weekend, highlighted by a shutout victory at No. 2 Northwestern.
  • Collected a pair of saves in a 3-1 win over Northeastern.
  • Followed it up with nine saves Sunday as the Cardinals prevailed, 1-0, in a road triumph over the second-ranked Wildcats.

NFHCA Division I Offensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention

 

Lily Santi, Saint Joseph’s University, Sr., Forward (Oceanport, NJ)

  • Scored in each of the Hawks’ opening weekend victories.
  • Her goal late in the first quarter on Friday put the Hawks on the board en route to a 2-0 win over #15 UConn.
  • The reigning A-10 Offensive Player of the Year tallied again on Sunday as the Hawks topped UMass Lowell, 4-0.

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is a nonprofit organization serving field hockey coaches and supporters of the game from across the United States. The mission of the organization is to champion, strengthen, and celebrate field hockey coaches and the game. The NFHCA strives to cultivate and recognize the professional contributions of its membership and to foster and promote the growth of the sport. The NFHCA is responsible for providing a recognizable presence and voice in regard to legislation affecting the sport as well as interscholastic and intercollegiate programs.