University of New Hampshire Athletics
9/8/2021 3:47:00 PM | Football, General, Women's Soccer
DURHAM, N.H. -- Senior goalkeeper Cat Sheppard (Nesconset, N.Y.) of the UNH women's soccer team and senior safety Pop Bush (Nocatee, Fla.) of the UNH football team were named the Service Credit Union Student-Athletes of the Week on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
CAT SHEPPARD
Last week in two games, Sheppard recorded one shutout and stopped 8 of 10 shots for a 0.90 GAA and a .800 save percentage. It was the 10th clean sheet of her career as the Wildcats tied St. Francis College (Brooklyn), 0-0, in a double overtime game on Sep.2. She then stopped six shots -- three within a minute, including a penalty kick, in the first half -- and held Syracuse University scoreless for 71 minutes in UNH's 2-0 home loss to the Orange.
The UNH women's soccer team returns to action Sept. 9 at Siena College. The Wildcats' next home match is Sept. 30 vs. UMass Lowell.
Bush was honored as the STATS FCS National Defensive Player of the Week and CAA Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 6 for his efforts vs. Stony Brook.
The UNH football team returns to action Sept. 11 against Towson University. Game time at Wildcat Stadium in Durham is 6 p.m.
Enjoy the entertainment value of UNH football, Northern New England's best family-friendly destination that combines the region's top college football with Wildcat Stadium's modern amenities and concessions. Season ticket memberships start as low as $99. Group discounts are also available for 20 or more people, and includes unique Wildcat experience opportunities as well as hospitality options in the Touchdown Tents and Luxury Suite seating areas of Wildcat Stadium.
CLICK HERE or call the Box Office at (603) 862-4000 to purchase or get more information on season ticket memberships, group and/or hospitality options.
Check back every Tuesday to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring the Student-Athlete Spotlight.
CAT SHEPPARD
Last week in two games, Sheppard recorded one shutout and stopped 8 of 10 shots for a 0.90 GAA and a .800 save percentage. It was the 10th clean sheet of her career as the Wildcats tied St. Francis College (Brooklyn), 0-0, in a double overtime game on Sep.2. She then stopped six shots -- three within a minute, including a penalty kick, in the first half -- and held Syracuse University scoreless for 71 minutes in UNH's 2-0 home loss to the Orange.
The UNH women's soccer team returns to action Sept. 9 at Siena College. The Wildcats' next home match is Sept. 30 vs. UMass Lowell.
POP BUSH
Last Thursday night, Bush helped the Wildcats win their CAA conference and season-opening game against Stony Brook University as the 'Cats came away with the 27-21 victory. Bush made plays all over the field throughout the game, as he recorded 10 tackles, had an interception with a 65-yard return, three tackles for loss with one sack, two forced fumbles, and two broken up passes. The 10 tackles matched his career high and the INT was the second of his career.
Last Thursday night, Bush helped the Wildcats win their CAA conference and season-opening game against Stony Brook University as the 'Cats came away with the 27-21 victory. Bush made plays all over the field throughout the game, as he recorded 10 tackles, had an interception with a 65-yard return, three tackles for loss with one sack, two forced fumbles, and two broken up passes. The 10 tackles matched his career high and the INT was the second of his career.
Bush was honored as the STATS FCS National Defensive Player of the Week and CAA Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 6 for his efforts vs. Stony Brook.
The UNH football team returns to action Sept. 11 against Towson University. Game time at Wildcat Stadium in Durham is 6 p.m.
Enjoy the entertainment value of UNH football, Northern New England's best family-friendly destination that combines the region's top college football with Wildcat Stadium's modern amenities and concessions. Season ticket memberships start as low as $99. Group discounts are also available for 20 or more people, and includes unique Wildcat experience opportunities as well as hospitality options in the Touchdown Tents and Luxury Suite seating areas of Wildcat Stadium.
CLICK HERE or call the Box Office at (603) 862-4000 to purchase or get more information on season ticket memberships, group and/or hospitality options.
Check back every Tuesday to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring the Student-Athlete Spotlight.
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