BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Alabama football Riley Mattingly Parker was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Parker earned the honor after scoring a brace in the team’s 3-0 upset of No. 18 Clemson in addition to helping UA secure a 2-0 shutout win over Southern Miss in the Tide’s opener.
Parker’s performance included scoring the game-winning goal in the team’s win over No. 18 Clemson. The goal was one of two by Parker against the Tigers, as she found the back of the net after heading in both 12 goals.th 80 minutesth minute of the game.
- Scored the game-winning goal against the No. 18 Clemson Tigers with a header in the 12thth minute of the game
- Added a second goal against Clemson, again with a header, in the 80thth minute of the game
- Had five shots on goal during the week, three against Southern Miss and two against Clemson
- Leads team in goals (3), game-winning goals (2) and points (6)
- Alabama is 1-0 against top-20 opponents this season
- UA secured its third shutout of the year, holding Florida Atlantic, Southern Miss and Clemson scoreless.
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