BELLEVUE, Wash. - After posting her second hat trick this season, Anderson University women's soccer standout Idoia Agirre has been nominated for the Hero Sports Division II Women's Soccer Gem of the Week, announced by the national publication on Wednesday.
Agirre scored three of the Trojans' five goals in a 5-0 rout over nonconference opponent Emmanuel last Wednesday, increasing her season goal total to 18 on the season. On Saturday, the forward caused a Catawba penalty inside the 18-yard box, leading to a game-winning penalty kick from teammate Kenzie Van Heusen. The Legazpi, Spain native's goal total currently leads the South Atlantic Conference and slots her third nationally. Agirre also ranks fourth in the nation in total points (42) and 27th in assists (6).
Earlier this season, Agirre racked up a pair of AstroTurf SAC Player of the Week honors, as well as claiming the first National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division II Player of the Week award of the 2015 season. Agirre has scored goals in nine of the team's 14 matches this season and has posted at least a point in 10 contests.
Agirre is one of three players from the Southeast Region to be nominated, as Clayton State's Maria Marti Bartis was listed after her three-point performance in a 2-1 overtime victory over nationally-ranked North Georgia and Armstrong's Erica Laurens following her first career victory in goal for the Pirates.
Fans have up until Monday at midnight when voting comes to a close. To vote for Agirre, click HERE.
