DU's Olsson, KC's Balters claim TicketSmarter #SummitMSOC weekly honors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. –Denver midfielder Holger Olsson and Kansas City goalkeeper Robin Balters collected the latest TicketSmarter Summit League Men’s Soccer Peak Performer of the Week awards. Olson earned his second career offensive honor and first of the season, while Balters claimed the first defensive honor of his career, league officials announced Monday. Denver midfielder Holger Olsson and Kansas City goalkeeper Robin Balters have won the TicketSmarter Summit League Men’s Soccer Peak Performer of the Week awards. Olsson scored the game-winning goals in both of DU’S victories last week, helping the team take sole possession of first place. Balters also earned the first defensive honor of his career and helped Kansas City move up to fourth place in the League standings by earning the first two shutouts of his Division I career. This is the first weekly award for Balters. The award was announced by league officials.
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• Tallied the game-winning goal in both of DU’s victories last week
• Lifted Pioneers to 1-0 victory over Omaha with 43rd-minute goal
• Opened scoring in the fifth minute and assisted on second goal in ninth minute of 5-0 win over St. Thomas
• This is the second career Summit League weekly honor and first of the season for Olsson
• Registered the first two shutouts of his Division I career
• Made a save in 3-0 win over Western Illinois and added three saves in 0-0 draw with Omaha
• This is the first weekly accolade of the season for Balters
Denver midfielder Holger Olsson and Kansas City goalkeeper Robin Balters collected the latest TicketSmarter Summit League Men’s Soccer Peak Performer of the Week awards. Olson earned his second career offensive honor and first of the season, while Balters claimed the first defensive honor of his career, league officials announced Monday.Olsson helped Denver take over sole possession of first place with game-winning goals in both of the Pioneers’ victories last week. The Stockholm, Sweden native tallied the only goal in the 43minute during a 1-0 victory over Omaha, then opened the scoring in a 5-0 win over St. Thomas.Olsson scored in the fifth minute against the Tommies, then set up DU’s second goal in the ninth minute with his second assist of the season.Balters helped Kansas City move into fourth place in the League standings by earning the first two shutouts of his Division I career. The Sprendlingen, Germany native helped the Roos pick up four points with a 3-0 victory over Western Illinois and a 0-0 draw with Omaha.Balters stopped the only shot on goal he faced against the Leathernecks, then added three more saves against the Mavericks. He has started the last four matches for the Roos, who are looking to secure a postseason berth for the third consecutive season.Also nominated: Jose Estrada (Oral Roberts); Miguel Fernandez (Kansas City).Also nominated: Nathanael Sallah (Omaha); Dylan Akau (Denver); Francisco Lopez (Oral Roberts).Juan Moreno, Oral RobertsJason Belloli, DenverLuis Flores, Oral RobertsJakub Grzesiak, Oral RobertsJunior Casillas, OmahaOje Ofunrein, DenverIan Smith, DenverBrice Middleton, Kansas CityNathanael Sallah, OmahaSam Bassett, DenverStefano Camerlengo, Kansas CityJose Estrada, Oral RobertsNathanael Sallah, OmahaLuis Flores, Oral RobertsIsaac Nehme, DenverLuis Flores, Oral RobertsJakub Grzesiak, Oral RobertsHolger Olsson, DenverRobin Balters, Kansas City
Ämnen: Soccer