Helena Hansson

  • Award
    Defensive Player of the Week
  • Week Of
    10/15/2012
  • Sport
    Women's Soccer
  • School
    Embry-Riddle
  • Year
    Freshman
  • Position
    Defender
  • Hometown
    Eskilstuna, Sweden
  • High School
    Rekarnegymnasiet
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Embry-Riddle defender Helena Hansson was tabbed as The Sun Conference women’s soccer Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 14. A freshman from Eskiltsuna, Sweden, Hansson helped the Eagles to a 2-0 victory in ERAU's lone match during the week.

Hansson anchored the Eagle defense as they recorded their sixth shutout of the season; she also contributed a goal in the 2-0 win at Thomas (Ga.).

Other Nominees:
Ciara Thomas, SCAD Savannah
Sara-ann Hartley, Thomas
Anna Hall, Southeastern
Megan Hess, Johnson & Wales
Matlida Ojaniemi, Northwood
Courtney Trujillo, St. Thomas
Brittany Patton, Warner
Ally Robau, Ave Maria
Kathleen Kent, South Carolina Beaufort
Natalia Gomez, Florida Memorial
Makenzie Vance, Webber International