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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly soccer awards for the week of October 9-15.
There were no nominations for the MCAC Women's Soccer Goalkeeper-of-the-Week award. Rochester Community and Technical College defender, McKenna Baker, scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in a 4-2 win over Dakota County Technical College to earn the Defensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award. Madison Harden, midfielder for Rochester Community & Technical College, took two shots on goal and scored on one of them to capture the win for the Yellowjackets and earn the week's Offensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award.
Alexandria Technical and Community College goalkeeper, Edwin Lopez, earned the MCAC Men's Soccer Goalkeeper-of-the-Week honor by saving six shots on goal in 90 minutes and shutting out Riverland Community College 2-0. Minnesota West Community and Technical College defender, Dalen Gonzalez, was named the Defensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week after assisting on the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Riverland Community College to secure the MCAC Championship. There were no nominations for the Offensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: Women: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wsoc/2023-24/teams?sort=name&r=0&pos= Men: https://mcacsports.org/sports/msoc/2023-24/leaders
MCAC Standings: Women: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wsoc/2023-24/standings Men: https://mcacsports.org/sports/msoc/2023-24/standings
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MCAC Women's SoccerGoalkeeper and Field Players of the Week |
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Goalkeeper of the WeekThere were no nominations this week.
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McKenna Baker Rochester Community & Technical College FR / Defender Rochester, MN |
Defensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 9 Shots on Goal: 5 Goals: 1 Assists: 1 Noteworthy Information: McKenna scored the game-winner vs. DCTC. Next Contest: October 18 vs. Lake Superior College (NJCAA Region 13 Tournament) Team Record: 8-1-2 overall, 6-0 in the MCAC
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Madison Harden Rochester Community & Technical College FR / Midfielder Dover, MN |
Offensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 3 Shots on Goal: 2 Goals: 1 Assists: 0 Noteworthy Information: Madison has scored 10 goals on the season. Next Contest: October 18 vs. Lake Superior College (NJCAA Region 13 Tournament) Team Record: 8-1-2 overall, 6-0 in the MCAC |
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MCAC Men's SoccerGoalkeeper and Field Players of the Week |
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Edwin Lopez Alexandria Technical & Community College SO / Goalkeeper Wilmar, MN |
Goalkeeper of the WeekShots on Goal: 6 Goals Against: 0 Saves: 6 Minutes of Play: 90 minutes Noteworthy Information: Edwin had 3 crucial saves in the 2nd half of the Legends win over Riverland. Next Contest: October 19 at Anoka-Ramsey Community College (NJCAA Region 13 Tournament) Team Record: 4-6 overall, 4-4 in the MCAC
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Dalen Gonzalez Minnesota West Community & Technical College FR / Defender Worthington, MN |
Defensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 0 Shots on Goal: 0 Goals: 0 Assists: 1 Noteworthy Information: Dalen led the Bluejays back line that gave up only 1 shot on goal and assisted on the lone goal of the game. Next Contest: October 19 vs. TBA (NJCAA Region 13 Tournament) Team Record: 8-3-2 overall, 5-1-2 in the MCAC
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Offensive Field Athlete of the WeekThere were no nominations this week.
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About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.