Date Posted: 9/10/2007

MACON, Ga. - Facing a school from a conference your team has never defeated is challenging enough. Facing that squad on the road adds to the challenge. Attempting to pull off the upset short one player can further hamper an upstart team. Despite facing all these barriers, Kennesaw State was able to upset Alabama in Tuscaloosa thanks to the play of Caitlin Dingle, this week's Atlantic Sun Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday.

The junior forward from Rockdale, Ga. scored twice in the second half, including the game winner in the 82nd minute, leading the Owls to their breakthrough win against the SEC. On Sunday, against Wofford, Dingle assisted on the Owls' first goal of the night, helping the Owls to a 2-1 win in overtime.

The Defensive Player of the Week honor went to Florida Gulf Coast's Emily Barrett. She recorded two wins, defeating Delaware State and Howard and allowed just one goal in 180 minutes in net. On the season, the junior from Chico, Ga. has posted a goals-against average of just 0.85. She leads the Atlantic Sun with two shutouts.

The Atlantic Sun Conference is a 12-member league committed to Building Winners for Life, with a focus on academic and athletic integrity and a balance between the two for the student-athlete, and maintaining a high level of sportsmanship. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun encompasses six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun consists of some of the most dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Gardner-Webb University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.

Other Top Performers

Micaela Crowley, BEL (Sr. - GK - Hoover, Ala. - Audio and Video Production) - Last week's Defensive Player of the Week extended her scoreless streak to 240 minutes, after playing half of each match.

Lindsey Gladhill, GWU (Sr. - F - Thurmont, Md. - Physical Education) - Scored three goals for the week, including the game-winner against Nicholls State, helping Gardner-Webb go 2-0.

Amber McCall, FGCU (So. - MF - Fort Myers, Fla. - Undecided) - Led FGCU to a perfect 2-0 week, scoring four goals including game winners in both matches.

Jordan Monty, ETSU (So. - F - Mesquite, Texas - Undecided) -. Named to Gamecock Soccer Classic All-Tournament Team as well as Tournament Offensive MVP (two goals, one assist),

Keri Zwikker, JU (Jr. - F - Wooodstock, Ontario - Exercise Science) - Continued hot start to the season, registering five points in two games. Scored or assisted every goal scored by JU this weekend.

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