South Dakota State swept week six conference honors as
Jocelyn Tanner and
Eden Brooker were named the TicketSmarter Summit League Women's Soccer Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, respectively, the league office announced Monday.
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Tanner made three saves to secure her third consecutive shutout Monday against Air Force, including a point-blank save in the 41
st minute to preserve the clean sheet. The Jackrabbits have not allowed a goal in over 335 minutes of game action.
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The sophomore goalkeeper entered the season with zero career shutouts and already has four this season. This marked Tanner's first-career weekly honor.
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Brooker tallied the game-winner in SDSU's victory over the Falcons in the 69
th minute with a beautiful finish to secure her third-career weekly honor.
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The senior midfielder now has two goals and six points on the season. Brooker has delivered when needed with six of her seven career goals serving as a game-winner.
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South Dakota State opens Summit League Play this weekend has it hosts Western Illinois Friday at 6 p.m. and St. Thomas Sunday at 1 p.m.
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2021 Jackrabbit Player of the Week Honorees
Week 1 –
Maya Hansen (O)
Week 5 –
Rachel Preston (D)
Week 6 –
Jocelyn Tanner (D)
Week 6 –
Eden Brooker (O)
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