KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 23, 2023) – United Soccer Coaches announced its first College Player of the Week award of the season on Wednesday, with one student-athlete representing NCAA Division I women’s soccer.
NCAA Division I Women: Emma Hawkins (University of Oklahoma)
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Emma Hawkins achieved a hat trick during OU’s 6-0 victory over Tulsa, matching the school’s single-game goal record. The player from Forney, Texas, also contributed an assist, setting a new OU single-game record with seven points. This hat trick was the first for OU since 2019 and only the fifth in the program’s history. Following her start to the season, Hawkins scored two goals against ORU on Sunday evening. This marked the senior’s first instance of scoring multiple goals in back-to-back matches throughout her career. |
Each Wednesday during the college regular season, United Soccer Coaches selects a men’s and women’s Player of the Week for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III and Junior College competition based on nominations from schools and conferences. Nominations are due every Tuesday by 10 a.m. CT to be considered.