Women's Soccer Weekly Notebook (PDF)

MVC Offensive Player of the Week
Jenna Szczesny, Sr., F, Loyola (Hoffman Estates, Ill.)
Loyola senior Jenna Szczesny turned in a two-goal performance for the second time in as many games, leading the Ramblers to a 4-0 win at Indiana State on Saturday evening.  Szczesny, the reigning MVC Offensive Player of the Week, opened in the scoring in the 21st minute by heading home a throw-in from sophomore Jenna Ross before adding another tally in the 38th minute as she directed a free kick from fellow senior Taylor Lambouris into the back of the net.  The Hoffman Estates, Ill. native, who moved up to second all-time on Loyola’s career goal scoring list with 28 career tallies, is currently tied for first in The Valley with seven goals scored on the year.
 
MVC Defensive Player of the Week
Kaitlin Maxwell, So., GK, Missouri State (Lincoln, Neb.)
Goalkeeper Kaitlin Maxwell was impressive in goal collecting 10 saves, including an outstanding tip at the 88-minute mark to keep the Panthers off the board and get the Bears their first conference win of the season. The 10 saves marked Maxwell’s third time reaching double digits this season. Her efforts are among the best in the country, with her save count ranking fourth nationally. This is the fifth time this season Missouri State has shut-out its opponent.
 
MVC Newcomer of the Week
Kennady Orlick, Fr., F, Missouri State (Raymore, Mo.)
Kennady Orlick’s go-ahead goal in the first half helped solidify the Missouri State’s 1-0 shutout against Northern Iowa to pick up its first conference win of the season. She would be the lone scorer in the contest at the 23-minute mark, bouncing the long distance shot off the post to put the Bears ahead 1-0. The goal marked her fourth game-winner of the season, and she currently ranks 25th nationally in go-ahead scoring. Orlick is also the leading goal scorer for the Bears so far this season.
 
In addition to the league’s Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week selections, several conference players had notable performances, and they include:
Offense:  Olivia Bruce, Drake; Alex Eyler, Evansville
Defense: Kelsie Stone, Drake; Michaela Till, Evansville; Madison Laudeman, Loyola
Newcomer: Alison Walls, Drake; Aly Kilburg, Loyola