University of Georgia Athletics
October 21, 2019 | Soccer
ATHENS, Ga. --- University of Georgia sophomore midfielder Abby Boyan has been named the Southeastern Conference Soccer Offensive Player of the Week following the Bulldogs' 1-0 overtime win at Mississippi State, the league announced Monday.
With less than a minute remaining in the first overtime period, Boyan scored the golden goal to secure a victory for Georgia (7-6-2, 3-3-1 SEC) in the Battle of the Bulldogs.
The Spring Lake, New Jersey native has scored two goals this season and is second on the team in shots on goal (13).
The feat marks the first SEC overtime win for the Bulldogs since defeating Mississippi State 4-3 in two overtime periods in 2011 and is also Georgia's second SEC road win of the season.
The Bulldogs return home on Thursday, October 24 to take on Kentucky at 7 p.m at the Turner Soccer Complex, before heading to Fayetteville to face the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday. The regular season finale is on Thursday, October 31 against the Florida Gators at the Turner Soccer Complex at 7 p.m.
HOW TO FOLLOW GEORGIA SOCCER: For complete information on Georgia soccer, follow the team on its social media channels via @UGASoccer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
With less than a minute remaining in the first overtime period, Boyan scored the golden goal to secure a victory for Georgia (7-6-2, 3-3-1 SEC) in the Battle of the Bulldogs.
The Spring Lake, New Jersey native has scored two goals this season and is second on the team in shots on goal (13).
The feat marks the first SEC overtime win for the Bulldogs since defeating Mississippi State 4-3 in two overtime periods in 2011 and is also Georgia's second SEC road win of the season.
The Bulldogs return home on Thursday, October 24 to take on Kentucky at 7 p.m at the Turner Soccer Complex, before heading to Fayetteville to face the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday. The regular season finale is on Thursday, October 31 against the Florida Gators at the Turner Soccer Complex at 7 p.m.
HOW TO FOLLOW GEORGIA SOCCER: For complete information on Georgia soccer, follow the team on its social media channels via @UGASoccer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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