Kulla and Bares Honored by the BIG EAST
10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Oct. 13, 2008
MILWAUKEE - Following a pair of BIG EAST American Division wins over St. John's and Syracuse, two members of the Marquette women's soccer team were honored by the league for their play. Redshirt freshman Natalie Kulla was named BIG EAST Rookie of the Week, while sophomore forward Ashley Bares was named to the honor roll.
Kulla totaled seven saves over 192:52 in a 2-0-0 week for the Golden Eagles. She had three saves in a 2-1 double overtime win at St. John's on Oct. 10 and posted four saves in a 1-0 win at Syracuse on Oct. 12. The shutout against the Orange was her fifth of the season. This is the first BIG EAST Rookie of the Week award for Kulla and the second weekly honor for her as she was named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week on Sept. 22, 2008.
Bares tallied both of Marquette's game-winning goals last weekend. She first tallied MU's golden goal in the 103rd minute in MU's win over the Red Storm, and followed that up with the lone goal in a 1-0 defeat at Syracuse. Bares has registered three goals this season - all three strikes have been credited as game winners. She is currently second on the team with seven points (3g, 1a). This is Bares' first weekly honor roll selection of the season.
The Golden Eagles are home for the remainder of the regular season and will host Louisville on Friday, Oct. 17, at Valley Fields. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.
