Tankersley Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Junior forward Ava Tankersley was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.

Tankersley assisted in the game-winning goal against Auburn on Thursday, then netted the game-winner at No. 8 South Carolina on Sunday.

Her three points this week increased her season total to 14, two more than anyone else on the squad.

Tankersley co-leads the nation in assists per game (.89) and ranks second in the conference in total assists (8).

The honor is her first non-freshman SEC weekly honor. She was named SEC Freshman of the Week in 2020.

Tankersley and the Hogs will be back in action on Thursday, Sept. 29 to face Texas A&M at Razorback Field. First kick is set for 6:0 p.m. and the match will be televised on SEC Network.

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