Defender of the Week

October 31, 2012

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Weaver Named ASC Defender of the Week

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October 31, 2012

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October 31, 2012

by Jeff Williford

RICHARDSON -- UT Tyler women's soccer player Amanda Weaver has been named the American Southwest Conference Defender of the Week. Weaver spearheaded a unit that recorded two shoutouts in conference wins over Texas Lutheran and Schreiner.

Weaver also added a goal against Schreiner, her first score of the season. Weaver and company allowed only six shots over the two matches and helped the Patriots close out the regular season with an 11-1 league record, and a No. 2 seed in the ASC Conference Championship tournament. More...