BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Grambling State’s Giulia Altomare, Prairie View A&M’s Niasia Goodwin, Alcorn State’s Larissa Joso Luma and Jackson State’s Taylor Osborn its Soccer Players of the Week for their outstanding performances this past week.
 
Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Altomare delivered one of her best performances of the season scoring two goals on two shots on goal in just 65 minutes of action.
 
Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Goodwin scored two goals this weekend, one of them being the game winning goal against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
 
Defensive Player of the Week
Luma anchored a Alcorn State defense that earned a clean sheet against Jackson State.
 
Goalkeeper of the Week
Osborn contributed seven keys saves for Jackson State during the Lady Tigers outing versus Alcorn State. 
 
Newcomer of the Week
Altomare delivered one of her best performances of the season scoring two goals on two shots on goal in just 65 minutes of action.
 
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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