Patriot League Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards Announced
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – The Patriot League announced its weekly women’s soccer awards today, highlighting standout performances from the past week. Loyola Maryland led the way with two accolades, while Army West Point, Boston University, and Lafayette each claimed individual honors.
Loyola Maryland Dominates with Awards
Junior forward Francesca Khachatourians earned the title of Patriot League Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. She made a significant impact during the Greyhounds’ 2-1 victory over Princeton, scoring her first career goal, which also served as the game-winner in the 66th minute.
Additionally, Zoe Willis, a senior defender for Loyola Maryland, was recognized as the Defensive Player of the Week. She played a crucial role in the Greyhounds’ successful week, contributing an assist in a 2-0 overall performance against William & Mary and Princeton.
Highlighted Performances from Other Schools
Giulianna Gianino, a senior midfielder from Boston University, received the Midfielder of the Week honor. She recorded six points through two goals and two assists, further solidifying her position as a dominant force, especially in a recent win against defending America East champion Maine.
The Goalkeeper of the Week award went to Catherine Apker of Lafayette. She achieved her 10th career shutout during a scoreless draw against Drexel, making ten saves and maintaining a strong record this season.
Rookie Shines Again
Honorable Mentions
Several other players received honorable mentions for their strong performances over the last week, including:
- Brigid Duffy (Army West Point) – Senior midfielder who scored two goals in a 2-0 week.
- Helene Tyburczy (Boston University) – Senior defender who scored her first collegiate goal.
- Henna Andican (Bucknell) – Senior forward who played a significant role in a recent win.
- Faith Dobosiewicz (Lehigh) – Graduate student midfielder, who scored both goals in a victory against La Salle.
- Savannah Manset (Loyola Maryland) – Freshman forward who netted the game-winning goal against William & Mary.
- Brigid Mulholland (Loyola Maryland) – Junior goalkeeper who recorded her first shutout of the season.
2025 Patriot League Standings
As of August 25, the standings are led by Loyola Maryland with a record of 3-0-1, followed closely by Army West Point and Navy, both with overall records of 3-1. The standings highlight the competitive nature of the league:
| School | PL | PL Pct. | Overall | Overall Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | .000 | 3-0-1 | .875 |
| Army West Point | 0-0 | .000 | 3-1 | .750 |
| Navy | 0-0 | .000 | 3-1 | .750 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | .000 | 2-1 | .667 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | .000 | 1-1-1 | .500 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | .000 | 1-1-1 | .500 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | .000 | 1-2 | .333 |
| Bucknell | 0-0 | .000 | 1-3 | .250 |
| American | 0-0 | .000 | 0-2-1 | .167 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | .000 | 0-3-1 | .125 |
About the Patriot League
The Patriot League, renowned for its commitment to academic and athletic excellence, strives to uphold high standards for its student-athletes. Its philosophy emphasizes the importance of balancing athletics with education, ensuring that participants not only excel on the field but also in their academic pursuits.
