Alyssa Baronella-O'Toole-O'Toole, Kelsey Gibbons Sweep South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Astroturf Player of the Week Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Coker University senior forward Alyssa Baronella-O’Toole and sophomore goalkeeper Kelsey Gibbons were named the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas AstroTurf Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for Oct. 21-27, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Oct. 30).
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ROCK HILL, S.C. - Coker University senior forward Alyssa Baronella-O'Toole and sophomore goalkeeper Kelsey Gibbons were named the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas AstroTurf Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for Oct. 21-27, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Oct. 30).
The duo helped Coker to a 2-1 week last week, as the Cobras fell to Queens (N.C.) 4-1 on Tuesday (Oct. 22) before rebounding to beat Belmont Abbey 6-0 on Wednesday (Oct. 23) and stun Bellarmine 3-2 in double overtime.
Baronella-O'Toole posted two goals for four points on the week, including the game-winner with six seconds left in double overtime against Bellarmine. This is her second Player of the Week honor this season and the second of her career. The Severn, Md. native is the daughter of Gary and Amy O'Toole, and is an elementary education major.
Gibbons had a solid week between the pipes for the Navy and Gold. The sophomore posted a 1.80 goals against average for the week, while totaling 21 saves. She also registered her second shutout of the season against Belmont Abbey. The Cortland, N.Y. native is the daughter of Michael and Michelina Gibbons, and is a chemistry major.