RUSSELLVILLE, ARK. – After winning two matches last week, the East Central University soccer team saw two players earn Great American Conference honors. Senior
Aubrey Leveling was named the GAC Offensive Player of the Week and senior
Kariss Dunson is the GAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Leveling sparked the Tigers to their first win of the season, scoring the lone goal in ECU's 1-0 shutout victory at Oklahoma Christian. The goal was the second of her career and was quickly followed by the first goal in the 4-3 double overtime victory at Missouri Southern State.
Dunson helped the Tiger defense secure the wins by blocking five shots, claiming a shutout win and allowed ECU to earn its first victory over a MIAA team since the 2011 season.
The Tigers will now get ready to face No. 10 Central Oklahoma, Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in Edmond, Okla. The match will be the last in a four-match road trip, with ECU coming home for a homecoming match, Saturday, Sept. 21 against Texas A&M-Commerce at 1 p.m. at Tiger Field.
