Sanchez Repeats at UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of Week
October 30, 2018 | Women's Soccer
For the second consecutive week, sophomore forward Ashley Sanchez of the UCLA women's soccer team has been named the UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 22-28.
Sanchez scored a goal and added two assists to lead UCLA to a weekend sweep at Utah and Colorado. In the Bruins' 5-1 win at Utah, she assisted on the game's first goal, scored by Karina Rodriguez in the fourth minute. Against No. 20 Colorado, Sanchez had a hand in both goals in the Bruins' 2-1 victory that extended the team's winning streak to eight. Sanchez assisted on Chloe Castaneda's first half goal and then scored the game-winner in the 78th minute, stealing the ball in front of the goal and shooting far post to break the 1-1 tie. Sanchez has scored a goal or assist in each of the last eight games and leads the team in all scoring categories with eight goals, seven assists and 23 points.
This is Sanchez's second career UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week award.
Also nominated: Ashworth Molthen, M. Water Polo; Zana Muno, W. Volleyball; Maria Polyakova, W. Swimming & Diving; Sandra Soe, W. Swimming & Diving.
