Student-Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO Sept. 22, 2008

Alyssa Poorman has been named the American University Student-Athlete of the Week presented GEICO, Department of Athletics and Recreation officials announced Monday.

Poorman owned a .826 save percentage against a pair of top-10 teams this week, allowing just one goal to No. 2 Maryland and two to No. 7 James Madison. Against the Terps, Poorman faced 11 shots on goal and made nine stops for an .818 save percentage. She posted an .833 save percentage against James Madison, turning away five of six shots faced. Maryland was held below its season scoring average of 4.62, as was James Madison, which averages 2.0 goals per contest.