Fifth Year Soccer Players Kick the 2011- 2012 school year off as Athletes of the Week

Fifth Year Soccer players Jenna Munden and Ryan Yetman are the Memorial University Athletes of the Week for the period ending September 12th, 2011.

Jenna Munden, Women's Soccer

Year: 5

Major: Masters of Science

Jenna Munden is this week's Memorial University Subway female Athlete of the Week. . During Saturday's game versus UNB, Munden was a defensive force in the midfield causing fits for UNB's frontline. She showed great composure and decision making throughout the match, and came up with the majority of the 50/50 balls as she helped her team to a 1-1 tie. In Sunday's game, the Halifax native played an integral role in the Sea~Hawks victory over the Varsity Reds making aggressive defensive stops which changed the tempo of the game and helped will her team to a 1-0 victory. Munden will look to continue her strong spirited play next weekend as the Sea~Hawks travel to Sydney, Nova Scotia to tangle with the Cape Breton Capers and the St. FX X-Women.

Ryan Yetman, Men's Soccer

Year: 5

Major: Engineering

Ryan Yetman is this week's Memorial University male Athlete of the Week. A sixth year engineering student the captain returned to the Sea~Hawks backline after sitting out the 2010-2011 season. Ryan looked fresh and was able to assert himself providing stability and strength from the back end out. His experience was a big factor in UNB's inability to set up any sort of an attack on Saturday and with the exception of the lone goal on Sunday Ryan was able to steer the Sea~Hawks young keepers out of tough situations allowing them to perform when called upon. For his performance and leadership this week Ryan Yetman is the Subway Male Athlete of the Week.