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Summit League Names Andrews, Knies as Players to Watch

The league released a list of players to watch on Tuesday (Aug.17)

MACOMB, ILL. – Amy Andrews and Angie Knies were named by the Summit League as players to watch in the 2021 Fall season, with the league announcing players to watch from each team in an Aug. 17 release.
 
Andrews was a 2020-21 All-Summit League first teamer after playing 15 games (14 starts) last season, finishing third in the league with seven goals and tied for eighth with 14 total points. Her two game-winning goals was third best in the Summit League as well. A regular starter last year,  Andrews has netted 14 goals on 87 shots in 49 total appearances (37 starts) during her three seasons as a Leatherneck.

"Amy is one of our team leaders and captains so not only is she a talented player, she also has an important role off the field as well," Director of Soccer Eric Johnson said. "She has really improved over her three years with us and has become a threat to score in every game."
 
Knies started every game last season as a true freshman, finishing fourth on the team with 1,399 minutes played and playing 90 minutes or more on 11 occasions. The defender/midfielder finished the year with six shots and two on goal. The Ely, Iowa, native scored two goals in two exhibition appearances during the team's 2021 preseason.

"Angie had a really good freshmen season. She played a ton of minutes and was one of our most consistent performers in the back-line," Johnson added. "It's great to see both players get some recognition and I know they are capable of handling that pressure."
 
Women's soccer begins regular season play with a matchup against Nebraska on Aug. 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

To read the entire Summit League release, click here.
 
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