NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Senior forward Alexandra Smith (Pennsville Memorial H.S./Pennsville, N.J.) of the Goldey-Beacom College women's soccer team has been named as the co-recipient of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Player of the Week award for the week ending Oct. 12, it has been announced by CACC officials.

Honored as the CACC Player of the Week for the second time this season, Smith shared the honor with senior forward Natalie Migoya (Morris Catholic H.S./Lincoln Park, N.J.) of Caldwell University.

"This is a tremendous honor for Alex and I couldn't be more proud of her accomplishments," Goldey-Beacom Coach Brian Sheehan said. "Alex has worked very hard from the first day of the season and has been determined to reach this milestone. Her work ethic speaks for itself and I know she will continue to do great things for us."

In leading the Lightning to a 1-0-1 record last week, Smith scored three goals while becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in Goldey-Beacom College women's soccer history. After tallying a goal in the Lightning's 5-0 victory over Chowan on Tuesday, she scored two goals in the first half of the Lightning's 4-4 double overtime draw against Felician on Sunday afternoon.

During the tie against the Golden Falcons, Smith gave the Lightning a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute after converting a pass from sophomore midfielder Jane Grimley (Delsea Regional H.S./Franklinville, N.J.). Just over 12 minutes later, she scored the record-setting goal with a shot off the right goal post after getting past two Felician defenders.

Smith, who ranks second in the CACC with 10 goals and 20 points this season, now has 31 goals in her college career, which breaks the previous school record of 30 goals set by Lori Knabb from 2002 to 2005. She also ranks 14th in NCAA Division II in total goals scored through matches of Oct. 12.

Led by Smith, the Lightning have posted a 3-1-1 record in their last five matches and will return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 15 to host Wilmington University in a CACC contest at 3 p.m.

What's Ahead for the Lightning
Wednesday, Oct. 15 vs. Wilmington · 3 p.m. · Nancy Churchman-Sawin Field (Wilmington, Del.)
Saturday, Oct. 18 at Bloomfield · 11 a.m. · Foley Field (Bloomfield, N.J.)
Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Chestnut Hill · 4 p.m. · Victory Field #1 (Lafayette Hill, Pa.)