Stephenson Named MAC Player of the Week
September 28, 2015 01:21 PM | Men's Soccer
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –West Virginia University men’s soccer freshman Tucker Stephenson was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Week on Monday. Stephenson netted his first career goal, the game-winner, in WVU’s 1-0 victory over UNC Greensboro on Saturday.
Stephenson connected on a header at 83:40 for the only shot on goal of the match for the Mountaineers. He also had a team-high tying three shots in the contest.
“Tucker is getting more comfortable every game, and his quality is really starting to show,” WVU coach Marlon LeBlanc said. “As he continues to be more consistent, he will continue to have a big impact for us moving forward.”
Stephenson earned WVU’s first MAC Player of the Week accolade of the season, and the fifth since the Mountaineers joined the league in 2012. Andy Bevin was named Player of the Week once in 2013 and 2014, while Ryan Cain and Jad Arslan also received the weekly award last season.
It is the first conference or national award of Stephenson’s collegiate career.
West Virginia returns to the road to face St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. WVU will look to improve on a 14-4-1 record vs. the Red Flash. The Mountaineers are a perfect 5-0 at St. Francis.
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