#SWACWSOC Players of the Week - Oct. 7
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s defender Sarah Wright and midfielder Alexis Sanders along with Howard’s goalkeeper Alayah Hightower have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference as Soccer Players of the Week.
Offensive – Wright: The Stratford, Ct. native scored a total of four goals during the week (8 points) and tallied two assists on nine shots for the Lady Lions. She recorded the game-tying and winning goal in the contest against Mississippi Valley State. Wright knocked in the other two goals in the contest versus Alcorn State.
Defensive – Sanders: The Norman, Ok. Native held the Lady Lions defense together in their victories over Mississippi Valley State and in their match versus Alcorn State. During the weekend, Sanders recorded five shots, three shots on goal, a goal, and an assist for a total of three points.
Goalkeeper – Hightower: The Largo, Md. native recorded back-to-back shutouts in the wins over Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M, while tallying seven total saves. This season, Hightower has registered six total shutouts, including four consecutive in league play.
About the SWAC
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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