News Summary
The Brown women’s soccer team made headlines by sweeping the Ivy League Weekly Awards for the second time this season. Junior midfielder Joy Okonye earned the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week title after scoring three goals and assisting one. Senior defender Naya Cardoza also excelled with goals in back-to-back matches. The success comes as the team prepares for their next challenge against Columbia. Meanwhile, Princeton’s women’s soccer team continues to build momentum with a latest victory over Penn.
Providence, RI – The Brown women’s soccer team has made headlines by sweeping the Ivy League Weekly Awards for the second time this season, highlighting their impressive performance over the past week. Junior midfielder Joy Okonye has been named the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week after a standout performance that saw her net three goals and provide one assist.
Okonye’s contributions were pivotal in two key matches. In a game against Providence, she showcased her skills with a remarkable solo effort, executing a powerful shot that struck the top corner of the net from just inside the box for her first goal. In addition to her scoring prowess, Okonye assisted teammate Ayla Sahin on the third goal against Providence, contributing significantly to the team’s 4-0 victory. Her exceptional form continued against Yale, where she scored two long-range goals, both finding the top corner and further signaling her attacking capabilities.
Senior defender Naya Cardoza also shined during this period, scoring in every match played for the second consecutive week. Cardoza made her mark by heading in a corner to secure the second goal in the victory over Providence. She followed this with another goal against Yale, where she skillfully maneuvered past a defender and tucked the ball into the lower left corner, bringing her total goals this season to six. Impressively, Cardoza leads the Ivy League in this category and has now scored in four straight games.
Looking ahead, the Brown women’s soccer team is set to travel to Columbia for their next match on Saturday, September 27, with the kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m.
In a related note, Princeton’s women’s soccer team, the defending Ivy League champions, recently played against the University of Pennsylvania, securing a 1-0 victory. This match solidified their strong historical performance against Penn, extending their all-time record to 24–10–4 against them. Junior midfielder Kayla Wong emphasized the team’s determination to win every match, despite facing challenges this season due to the absence of key players including Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year Pietra Tordin and goalkeeper Tyler McCamey. Sophomore forward Dylan Jovanovic described the intensity of the performance, noting the quick succession of shots taken by Princeton players before securing their goal from a corner kick.
Throughout the match, Princeton displayed a dominant offensive strategy, taking seven shots while only allowing one from the Quakers in the second half. As they continue their season, Princeton is aiming for a spot in the NCAA tournament scheduled for November 13.
Meanwhile, the women’s field hockey team at Brown celebrated Senior Day with a resounding 5-0 victory against UConn on Bedford Field, adding to the platform of success seen within the athletics program at the university. The Brown University Sports Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the athletics program through philanthropic contributions, allowing teams to enhance their performances and strive for excellence.
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