MM 10.2: Maryland women’s soccer forward Alyssa Poarch receives Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors

Maryland women’s soccer forward Alyssa Poarch was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday for her performances against Minnesota and then-No. 20 Rutgers.

The team’s upset on the road against the Scarlet Knights on Sunday was due to a strong performance by Poarch. Her goal in the 22nd minute was her second in two games, increasing her season total to six.

The Middletown, Delaware, native has recorded 21 shots on goal this season, 10 more than the next player on the team. Her 43 total shots are also a team-high.

Poarch was recognized on the Big Ten Preseason Honors List following a two-goal sophomore campaign. The team’s leading scorer in 2018, Jarena Harmon, had just six goals, a feat that Poarch has matched with nine games remaining in the regular season.

The junior is the third Terp to win a conference honor this year, following goalkeeper Erin Seppi and defender Malikae Dayes, who were awarded for their respective positions earlier in the season. Dayes also appeared on the Preseason Honors List with Poarch.

Maryland now sits at 6-3-2, its most wins since 2017. Two victories in conference play match last year’s total and put the team in third place in the Big Ten, 10 spots higher than it was ranked heading into the 2019 campaign.

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