INDIANAPOLIS – University of Illinois Springfield junior midfielder Conal Gallagher and Maryville University junior goalkeeper Nick Hemann have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Players of the Week in men’s soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Conal Gallagher, Illinois Springfield
Jr., MF, Wigan, England
Major: Finance MBA
Team Results: 2-1 W vs. Southwest Baptist (10/22) | 2-1 W vs. Rockhurst (10/24)
- Scored two goals for four points in pair of wins
- Tallied unassisted game-winning goal against SBU and game-tying goal against Rockhurst
- Took six shots with three on goal
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week award
- Last Prairie Stars’ Offensive Player of the Week: Mario Falsone (10/7/19)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nick Hemann, Maryville
Jr., GK, Maryville, Ill.
Major: Business Administration
Team Results: 2-0 W at Southern Indiana (10/22) | 1-0 W at McKendree (10/24)
- Recorded two shutouts over the weekend to extend Maryville’s eight-match win streak
- Faced 18 shots and made four saves in 180 minutes of action
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week award
- Last Saints’ Defensive Player of the Week: Dom Riggio (3/8/21)