NORFOLK, Va. – Emily Roberts (Severn, Md.) of the Old Dominion women's soccer team was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week presented by Surf & Turf Golf, as announced by league officials on Tuesday afternoon.
Roberts played a long pass from just outside of the midfield line into the box, which found teammate Morgan Hall, who one-timed the ball into the back of FIU's net to give ODU a 1-0 lead in the 62nd minute in Miami. Roberts' assist helped lift the Monarchs to a 2-0 win and their first victory in league play.