Sept. 12, 2011

=”” alt=”Facebook Logo” border=”0″ class=”imported”>Gamecock Women’s Soccer on Facebook | =”” alt=”Twitter Logo” border=”0″ class=”imported”>Follow @GamecockWSoccer on Twitter

By Miquel Jacobs
Assistant Media Relations Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina senior defender Ellen Fahey was named to the Our Game Magazine Players to Watch list for the week of Sept. 5-11 after captaining the Gamecocks to back-to-back shutout victories at the Carolina Cup. As one of four defenders on the list, it is the first career national team of the week honor for Fahey, an All-SEC selection at South Carolina.

Fahey was the only Gamecock to play all 180 minutes in South Carolina’s 2-0 wins against Clemson and UNC Wilmington and led her team to the Carolina Cup title. The leader at center back was instrumental in limiting the two teams to a combined three shots on goal throughout the weekend, including limiting Clemson to only one shot on frame to lead the Gamecocks to their fourth consecutive win over the in-state rivals.

South Carolina concludes non-conference action next week with home games against Charlotte and Wake Forest. The Gamecocks and 49’ers will kickoff on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Stone Stadium.