Worner, Cox Named Medical Mutual Athletes Of The Week
April 12, 2021 | Men's Soccer, Women's Golf
Each week, the Bowling Green State University Athletic Department names the Medical Mutual Athletes of the Week, as selected by the strategic communications department based on their athletic performances from the previous week. This week's winners are soccer player Vinny Worner and golfer Nichole Cox.
Male Athlete of the Week
Vinny Worner, a senior from Copley, Ohio, scored a 'Golden Goal' to give the Falcons a 1-0 win over No. 21 Akron Sunday. The win lifted BGSU into sole possession of first place in the MAC standings, and was BG's first win over the Zips at Cochrane Stadium since 2002. After being recognized in Senior Day ceremonies prior to the match, Worner scored on a shot from just inside the 18 in the 97th minute, for his first goal of the season and the fifth of his BGSU career. For Worner, a native of Copley, Ohio (an Akron suburb), the goal was the second GWG and the first 'Golden Goal' of his career. Worner had four shot attempts, including two on goal, as BG had advantages of 25-8 in total shot attempts and 9-0 in shots on goal vs. the Zips.
Female Athlete of the Week
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Male Athlete of the WeekVinny Worner, a senior from Copley, Ohio, scored a 'Golden Goal' to give the Falcons a 1-0 win over No. 21 Akron Sunday. The win lifted BGSU into sole possession of first place in the MAC standings, and was BG's first win over the Zips at Cochrane Stadium since 2002. After being recognized in Senior Day ceremonies prior to the match, Worner scored on a shot from just inside the 18 in the 97th minute, for his first goal of the season and the fifth of his BGSU career. For Worner, a native of Copley, Ohio (an Akron suburb), the goal was the second GWG and the first 'Golden Goal' of his career. Worner had four shot attempts, including two on goal, as BG had advantages of 25-8 in total shot attempts and 9-0 in shots on goal vs. the Zips.
Female Athlete of the Week
Nichole Cox, a senior from Empire, Mich., led the BGSU women's golf team to a strong second-place finish this weekend at the Dolores Black Falcon Invitational in Bowling Green. Cox finished tied for fifth on the individual leaderboard by carding a 36-hole 150. The native of Empire, Michigan was the only golfer in the entire field to be under par after the first 18 holes, as Cox carded a round one 71 (-1) on Saturday. Her effort led to a round one team score of 294, which set a program record at the event. BGSU finished ahead of five MAC schools this weekend, including rival Toledo.Â
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