Taylor Tamares Earns ASUN Player Of The Week Recognition

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – North Florida Women's Soccer's junior forward Taylor Tamares was recognized as ASUN Player of the Week on Monday.

"Really happy to see Taylor [Tamares] receive this recognition from the ASUN," Head Coach Eric Falconer said. "It's sometimes hard for players that play primarily in a holding midfield position to get noticed for their play. It's a credit to Taylor for all the work she puts in and how hard she plays each game. She had a hand in both our goals this week, and she is really playing at a very high level this season."

The recognition marks Tamares' first ASUN Player of the Week honor. She is the second Osprey to receive the award this season after fifth year forward/midfielder Paige McSwigan earned the recognition on Sept. 8.

Tamares helped North Florida earn a draw, 1-1, in its ASUN opener against Bellarmine with a goal in the 85th minute on Sept. 24. It marked her second-consecutive match with a goal and second collegiate goal.

She followed that performance by assisting on the game-winning goal in the 49th minute as North Florida secured its first ASUN Conference win of the season with a 1-0 victory over reigning ASUN champion Lipscomb on Sept. 27. With the win, the Ospreys improved to 4-2-4 this season and 1-0-1 in ASUN Conference play.

North Florida hits the road for four-straight road matches taking on West Florida at UWF Soccer Complex in Pensacola, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 1. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.

Players Mentioned

Paige McSwigan

Taylor Tamares

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