Lindsey Yach Earns BIG EAST & National Honors

Sept. 29, 2003

CORAL GABLES, Fla.-Sophomore forward Lindsey Yach (Carrollton, Texas) earned BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week and Soccer America honors after leading the University of Miami soccer team to a victory over No. 10 Connecticut Friday night at Cobb Stadium.

Yach was the first player this season to be named to the Soccer America Team of the Week.

Yach played a role in all three of Miami’s goals in the 3-1 win over UConn. She tallied two goals, including the match-winner, and recorded an assist to lead the Hurricanes to their first win over a top 10 opponent.

Yach leads the Hurricanes with six goals on the season, including two match-winning goals. She also has two assists for a total of 14 points.

She was named to the All-BIG EAST Rookie team after finishing her freshman season with a second-best 23 points.

The Hurricanes take a break from division play as they face Pittsburgh Friday at 7 p.m.