October 6, 2009

Carson-Newman's Trenna Howell Named South Atlantic Conference Women's Soccer Player Of The Week

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman College's Trenna Howell has been named South Atlantic Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week league officials announced Tuesday. The sophomore forward is the first Lady Eagle to receive weekly honors for the 2009 season.

Howell, an Oak Ridge, Tenn., native led C-N with two goals and an assist last week as the team posted a 2-0 record in SAC play.

Wednesday against Tusculum, Howell scored the first goal of the match and assisted on the Lady Eagles' third score that put the match out of reach for the Pioneers.

Saturday, Howell led the contest against Mars Hill off with a goal in the 41st minute, as C-N posted the 3-0 shutout on the night.

Howell leads the Lady Eagles with eight goals, 19 points and six match-winners on the season and has also tallied three assists.

Carson-Newman, currently ranked seventh in the nation by the NSCAA, is 11-0-0 on the season with a 3-0-0 mark in SAC matches. The Lady Eagles are also amidst the longest win streak in school history.

The South Atlantic Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week is selected by the staff of the league office.