Graduate student forward Tehya Dave’ of the Francis Marion University women’s soccer program was selected as the McDonald’s Athlete of the Week for the period of Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
Dave’, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tallied seven points with two goals and three assists, as Francis Marion University extended its winning streak to five after registering a 2-0 week in Conference Carolinas play.
On Wednesday afternoon, Dave’ delivered a sensational performance with five points, including one goal and three assists, in just 51 minutes of action, as the Patriots claimed a 7-0 victory over Ferrum College. She contributed an assist on the opening goal at the 8:20 mark before scoring her eighth goal of the season in the 47th minute to increase the lead to 3-0. Dave’ would produce two more assists in the 52nd and 54th minutes in a shutout victory.
Against Lees-McRae on Saturday, Dave’ netted her ninth goal of 2026 at the 66:11 mark to seal a 2-0 win over the Bobcats.
The Patriots return to Hartzler Field on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to face the University of Mount Olive at 4:30 p.m. before hosting rival UNC Pembroke on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.
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