Florida Southern Sweeps SSC Women’s Soccer Players of the Week

Florida Southern Sweeps SSC Women’s Soccer Players of the Week

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Southern's Ava Hackworth has been named the Sunshine State Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while teammate Carly Brodsky earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. The awards recognize performances during the week ending October 31.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ava Hackworth, Florida Southern
So. | F | Monrovia, Calif.
  • Scored the game-winning goal in Florida Southern's 2-0 upset victory over No. 2 Florida Tech on October 27.
  • Converted her lone shot attempt into the decisive goal, finishing with two points in the victory.
  • Made an immediate impact in just 14 minutes of action, helping the Moccasins secure their highest-ranked victory since 2010.
Other Nominee: Rio Naganawa, Florida Tech.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Carly Brodsky, Florida Southern
Sr. | GK | Parkland, Fla.
  • Recorded five saves to earn her ninth shutout of the season in Florida Southern's 2-0 victory over No. 2 Florida Tech.
  • Anchored the Moccasins' defensive effort while facing a season-high 22 shots from the nationally ranked Panthers.
  • This is Brodsky’s second SSC Defensive Player of the Week Award this season (Sept. 22).
Other Nominee: Lauren Mehos, Rollins.
2026 SSC WOMEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Offensive Player of the Week
  • Nov. 1 – Ava Hackworth, So., F, Florida Southern
  • Oct. 27 – Nell Doe, Fr., F, Eckerd
  • Oct. 20 – Nell Doe, Fr., F, Eckerd
  • Oct. 13 – Rhyanne Pascoe, Jr., D, Saint Leo
  • Oct. 6 – Ellinor Blaasternes, So., MF, Florida Tech
  • Sept. 29 – Iselin Brualokken, Fr., MF, Florida Tech
  • Sept. 22 – Eboni Bradshaw, So., F, Florida Tech
  • Sept. 15 – Alex Rigg, Fr., F, Lynn
  • Sept. 8 – Genesis Hernandez, Jr., F, Nova Southeastern
  • Sept. 1 – Charlotte Waibel, Fr., F, Florida Tech
Defensive Player of the Week
  • Nov. 1 – Carly Brodsky, Sr., GK, Florida Southern
  • Oct. 27 – Madi Winn, Sr., GK, Eckerd
  • Oct. 20 – Marlen Hernandez, So., GK, Barry
  • Oct. 13 – Jasmine Gallo, Sr., D, Eckerd
  • Oct. 6 – Mette Brandes, Jr., GK, Florida Tech
  • Sept. 29 – Madi Winn, Sr., GK, Eckerd
  • Sept. 22 – Carly Brodsky, Sr., GK, Florida Southern
  • Sept. 15 – Stella Roane, Sr., GK, Embry-Riddle
  • Sept. 8 – Marlen Hernandez, So., GK, Barry
  • Sept. 1 – Alice Mottershead, Jr., D, Florida Tech
ABOUT THE SSC
Founded in 1975, the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and sponsors 21 NCAA Division II sports. SSC member institutions have won 144 NCAA national championships across 15 sports and boast a Division II-leading 89% Academic Success Rate. In 2025-26, the SSC set an NCAA Division II record with nine national team championships.