ST. LOUIS– With a pair of game-winning goals and two assists., University of Evansville senior midfielder Ian McGrath was named the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.
Sporting a 3.352 GPA as an Exercise Science major, McGrath helped lead the Aces to two season-opening wins. In UE's 9-0 victory over Anderson (Ind.), McGrath opened the match with a goal in the 11th minute before assisting on two other goals.
On Sunday, the senior scored the lone goal of the match on a long-range shot from the midfield stripe. McGrath earned national recognition as his game-winner against Marshall was named the No.