Week 4: CCS Women’s Soccer Players of the Week

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Week 4: CCS Women’s Soccer Players of the Week

Week 4: CCS Women’s Soccer Players of the Week
ATLANTA, Ga. (September 24, 2024) – Marilyn Bates (Agnes Scott) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Julianne Wilson (Belhaven) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.
 
Nneka Udeh (Belhaven) was also tabbed Rookie of the Week.
 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Marilyn Bates, Agnes Scott
Forward  |  Junior  |  Peachtree City, GA
 
Marilyn Bates delivered a standout performance, leading Agnes Scott to their first win of the season. Bates netted both goals in the Scotties' 2-1 victory over Hollins University. With six points on the season, Bates has scored three goals from five shots on target, with nearly 50% of her attempts (5 of 11) on frame this season, making her a key player in the Scotties’ attack.
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Julianne Wilson, Belhaven
Goalkeeper  |  Senior  |  Mobile, AL
 
Julianne Wilson was a wall in goal for Belhaven during their 3-0 week. She made a career-high 11 saves in a shutout win over regionally-ranked Sewanee, preserving the clean sheet in her only start of the week. 
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Nneka Udeh, Belhaven
Forward  |  Freshman  |  Hoover, AL
 
Freshman forward Nneka Udeh made an immediate impact for Belhaven, scoring the first three goals of her collegiate career during the Blazers' perfect 3-0 week. 
 

OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Emma Antonoplos (Belhaven); Katie Corley (Maryville)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Calista Sweet (Huntingdon); Elle Fair (Maryville)
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK AnnaLi Weekley (Covenant); Erin Hudson (Maryville)
 

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ABOUT THE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH (CCS)
The CCS is an NCAA Division III athletic conference that began play during the 2022-23 academic year. The conference features nine member institutions (Agnes Scott College, Asbury University, Belhaven University, Covenant College, Huntingdon College, LaGrange College, Maryville College, Piedmont University, and Wesleyan College) and sponsors championships across 14 sports. In addition to sharing the member institutions' geographic identity, the name 'Collegiate Conference of the South' is indicative of a shared commitment to academic excellence, which is commensurate with the NCAA Division III philosophy.
 
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