Helena Hansson

  • Award
    Defensive Player of the Week
  • Week Of
    9/10/2012
  • Sport
    Women's Soccer
  • School
    Embry-Riddle
  • Year
    Freshman
  • Position
    Defender
  • Hometown
    Eskilstuna, Sweden
  • High School
    Rekarnegymnasiet
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Helena Hansson of Embry-Riddle was named Defensive Player of the Week in women's soccer for the games played Sept. 3-9, 2012.

Hansson was instrumental in helping the Eagles to a 3-1 win over top-ranked Lee. The Eskilstuna, Sweden native held the Lady Flames' key offensive weapon in check and contributed to the Eagles' attacking movements.

Other Nominees
Deanna Rivet, Thomas
Karleigh Smoak, Southeastern
Suzy Duffy, Johnson & Wales
Brittany Patton, Warner
Makenzie Vance, Webber International
Claire Kennedy, South Carolina Beaufort
Kayla Hanel, Ave Maria