Morris Named Summit League's Offensive Player of the Week

SHREVEPORT, La.—Centenary women's soccer player, freshman Courtney Morris notched her first Summit League Player of the Week award as she received Offensive Player of the Week August 31 after an impressive first week of collegiate soccer.

Morris captured the honor after recording five points and leading Centenary to a 2-0 record on the week. The freshman netted her first collegiate goal in the 14th minute of the win over Letourneau. That goal also proved to be the game-winner. She also added an assist on Chelsea Granger's goal one minute later.

In the Ladies' 2-1 win over Arkansas-Little Rock, Morris scored the first goal of the game in the 12th minute.

Centenary will be back in action on Thursday, Sept. 3, when they takes on Prairie View A&M at 7 p.m. on Mayo Field.

About Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College is a private, four-year arts and sciences college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Centenary is one of 16 colleges and universities constituting the Associated Colleges of the South and has been recognized as "One of the Best 371 Colleges" by the Princeton Review and one of "America's Best Colleges" and one of "America's Best Private Colleges" by Forbes.com. In 2008 Centenary College celebrated 100 years in Shreveport and Bossier City.