Bucknell University Athletics
Burns, Donnelly, Parham Honored after Women’s Soccer’s Win over Boston University
9/30/2019 4:50:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Three Bison who played key roles in the women's soccer team's big win over defending Patriot League champion Boston University on Saturday have been honored with weekly awards. Sophomore forward Emilene Parham, who scored the lone goal in the 1-0 victory, is the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week; freshman goalkeeper Kaylee Donnelly is the Patriot League Rookie of the Week; and sophomore defender Holly Burns is the Bison Athlete of the Week.
Bucknell and Boston University have developed quite a rivalry in recent years, boosted by three straight Patriot League Tournament meetings from 2015-17. The Bison defeated the Terriers in the 2016 Patriot League championship match and the 2017 semifinals, but last season Boston University put an end to Bucknell's four-game series winning streak.
The Bison avenged that loss on Saturday, with Parham scoring a terrific goal in the 43rd minute to put Bucknell on the board. Freshman Annabelle Heisel volleyed a pass over the top of the back line, and Parham got through the goalkeeper before slotting home a shot from just outside the right post.
It was Parham's first goal of the season and second of her career. Heisel's assist marked her first career point.
After Parham provided the goal, the Bison defense held strong against potent Terriers attack and recorded the team's first shutout of the season. Donnelly made three saves en route to her first career clean sheet. This is her third Patriot League award of the season, following Goalkeeper of the Week citations on Aug. 26 and Sept. 23.
The Bison back four was stellar in front of Donnelly, as Boston University managed only the three shots on frame over 90 minutes. Burns has been the centerpiece of that back line, which has been reshuffled a bit due to injuries to two of the four starters. In addition to a rookie goalkeeper, Bucknell is currently playing freshmen at both outside back positions, and junior center back Chloe Christakos is also in her first year as a starter.
Burns played primarily in the midfield last season before moving to center back later in the year due to an injury to Claire Mensi. With the exception of two minutes when she was forced to come off due to a bloody nose in the Boston University game, Burns has played every minute this season and is enjoying an outstanding campaign amid that young defensive group.
With victories over Lafayette and Boston University to start Patriot League play, the Bison are one of two teams (along with Navy) sitting on six points at the top of the table. Six more points are up for grabs this week, as Bucknell visits Lehigh on Wednesday night before hosting Army West Point on Homecoming on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Bucknell and Boston University have developed quite a rivalry in recent years, boosted by three straight Patriot League Tournament meetings from 2015-17. The Bison defeated the Terriers in the 2016 Patriot League championship match and the 2017 semifinals, but last season Boston University put an end to Bucknell's four-game series winning streak.
The Bison avenged that loss on Saturday, with Parham scoring a terrific goal in the 43rd minute to put Bucknell on the board. Freshman Annabelle Heisel volleyed a pass over the top of the back line, and Parham got through the goalkeeper before slotting home a shot from just outside the right post.
It was Parham's first goal of the season and second of her career. Heisel's assist marked her first career point.
After Parham provided the goal, the Bison defense held strong against potent Terriers attack and recorded the team's first shutout of the season. Donnelly made three saves en route to her first career clean sheet. This is her third Patriot League award of the season, following Goalkeeper of the Week citations on Aug. 26 and Sept. 23.
The Bison back four was stellar in front of Donnelly, as Boston University managed only the three shots on frame over 90 minutes. Burns has been the centerpiece of that back line, which has been reshuffled a bit due to injuries to two of the four starters. In addition to a rookie goalkeeper, Bucknell is currently playing freshmen at both outside back positions, and junior center back Chloe Christakos is also in her first year as a starter.
Burns played primarily in the midfield last season before moving to center back later in the year due to an injury to Claire Mensi. With the exception of two minutes when she was forced to come off due to a bloody nose in the Boston University game, Burns has played every minute this season and is enjoying an outstanding campaign amid that young defensive group.
With victories over Lafayette and Boston University to start Patriot League play, the Bison are one of two teams (along with Navy) sitting on six points at the top of the table. Six more points are up for grabs this week, as Bucknell visits Lehigh on Wednesday night before hosting Army West Point on Homecoming on Saturday at 5 p.m.
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