#SWACWSOC Players of the Week - Oct. 14
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama State’s Mary Martin Mooneyham and goalkeeper Hrafnhildur Hjaltalin along with Alabama A&M’s Iris Torres have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference as Soccer Players of the Week.
Offensive – Mooneyham: The Montgomery, Ala. native netted three goals on the weekend for the Lady Hornets. In a sweep over Alcorn State, the sophomore defender scored two goals (four points) and in a 3-2 victory over Mississippi Valley State, she scored another, adding two more points to her resume for a weekend total of six points.
Defensive – Torres: Anchored Alabama A&M defensively, while scoring three goals on seven shots this past weekend. The Houston, Texas native also recorded a total of six points, while helping the Lady Bulldogs capture victories over Mississippi Valley State and Alcorn State.
Goalkeeper – Hjaltalin: The Kopavogur, Iceland native picked up a pair of victories at goalie this past weekend, while helping the Lady Hornets to four consecutive victories in conference play. She picked up a combined eight saves in two contests played.
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The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.
Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
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