Fernandes, a sophomore from Tinton Falls, N.J., helped spark the Marlins to a 2-0 week. She scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Salisbury University, knocking the ball in in the 52nd minute. She also came through with an assist in the Marlins’ 3-1 victory several days later over Eastern Mennonite University. She was the only Marlin to score in both games. VWC is now 3-2-1 overall and 1-0 in the ODAC. Fernandes tops VWC’s balanced scoring with six points (2g, 2a).
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Melanie Waters, Bridgewater College, Freshman,
Forward
Waters scored one goal and added two assists to help lead
the Eagles to a 1-0-1 record on the week. The Eagles tied
Shenandoah, 2-2, in non-conference play with Waters assisting on
Sara Taylor’s game-tying goal late in the contest.
BC opened its ODAC season with a 3-1 victory over
E&H. Waters scored the first goal of the game and then assisted
on what proved to be the game-winning goal.
Abby Diffenbach, Eastern Mennonite University, Senior,
Goalkeeper
Diffenbach set the EMU record for career saves in
Saturday’s game at Virginia Wesleyan. The four-year starter
notched a season-high 14 saves to keep her team in the game against
the Marlins. The big game also vaulted her past Joy Shaiebly
(377) for the EMU mark. Diffenbach currently has 387 career
saves, including an ODAC-best 55 this season. She also set
the school record for saves in a season (140) in 2009 and this year
is on pace to set personal marks for goals against average and save
percentage.
Melissa Hubbard, Hollins University, Sophomore,
Defender
Hubbard notched three straight assists and then a
goal in four consecutive scores for Hollins on Sunday.
Jessica Gonzalez, Lynchburg College, Sophomore,
Midfielder
Gonzalez scored a pair of game-winning goals as Lynchburg
went 2-0 in the Shellenberger Classic this weekend. She scored from
35 yards out 10 minutes before halftime Saturday against Salisbury
to give LC a 2-1 lead that would stand up. Gonzalez broke a 1-1 tie
Sunday with 16 minutes left on a direct kick from 40 yards out that
just got over the Maryville keeper.
China Bradley, Randolph-Macon College, Senior,
Goalkeeper
Bradley kept the Yellow Jackets within striking distance
with 12 saves against Mary Washington. She recorded a shutout
against the Hollins’ attack with seven saves on Saturday.
Steph Parenteau, Roanoke College, Sophomore, Forward
Parenteau notched eight points in the Maroons 2-1 week.
She put up a hat-trick in the Maroons 8-0 over Randolph
College, and followed that up with a tally in a 4-0 win over
Christopher Newport.