SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Redshirt freshman forward
Evelyn Pazienza was selected as the Summit League Women's Soccer Offensive Peak Performer of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday.
Pazienza scored goals in back-to-back matches on the weekend to help UND finish with a 1-1 record. The Pewee Valley, Ky., native and the Fighting Hawks opened its weekend against Wyoming where she notched her second goal of the season in the 79th minute in a 2-1 defeat.
The redshirt freshman forward increased the Fighting Hawks' lead to 2-0 with her team tying-high third goal of the season in the eventual 3-0 triumph over UAPB. Heading into league play, Pazienza is tied for the team lead with eight points and is tied for second among all league rookies in goals.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Evelyn Pazienza, North Dakota
R-Fr. | F | Pewee Valley, Ky.
· Scored in back-to-back matches with help UND finish 1-1 on the weekend
· Notched her second tally of the season to cut the Wyoming lead to 2-1 in the second half
· Increased the Fighting Hawk lead to 2-0 with her third goal of the season in an eventual 3-0 win over Arkansas – Pine Bluff
· This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Pazienza
Also nominated: Samantha Guzman (Oral Roberts), Shaylee Gailus (South Dakota), Sophia Green (Omaha), Bri Castleberry (Kansas City), Amaya Garrett (North Dakota State).
2023 Women's Soccer Peak Performers of the Week
August 21
O: Mariah Nguyen, St. Thomas
D: Grace Crockett, Omaha
August 28
O: Avery Murdzek South Dakota State
D: Olivia Rowe, St. Thomas
September 5
O: Amelia Loeffler North Dakota
D: Madi Livingston, North Dakota
September 11
O: Liv Moritz, Denver
D: Jocelyn Tanner, South Dakota State
September 18
O: Evelyn Pazienza, North Dakota
D: Emma Konsmo, Omaha
