Svanberg named HCAC Offensive Athlete of the Week
Noah Svanberg (Grand Rapids, Ohio / Otsego) has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Athlete of the Week after recording five points off a goal and three assists in Defiance's two victories last week.
CARMEL, Ind. - Junior midfielder Noah Svanberg (Grand Rapids, Ohio / Otsego) has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Athlete of the Week after recording five points off a goal and three assists in Defiance's two victories last week.
Svanberg had the game-winning assist in a 2-1 win against Bluffton last Wednesday and was involved in every goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Transylvania. Against the Pioneers Svanberg assisted on two goals and netted one of his own. This is his second Athlete of the Week award of the season. He previous was named the Offensive Athlete of the Week after scoring a hat trick against Hiram last month.
Svanberg currently is tied for the six-most career assists in program history with nine and sits eighth in total points with 29. His four assists this year are currently tied for ninth-most in a single season. It also matches his total from 2019.
The Yellow Jackets will look to extend their winning streak to three games when they host Manchester on October 6. Kick-off is set for 3:30 p.m.