Ava Michael, a senior forward for the Golden Wolves, was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week after a commanding opening week that propelled Alvernia University’s team to a 1‑1 start.
Her impact was immediate: she scored the game‑tying goal in a 2‑1 overtime loss to Gettysburg and contributed a goal and an assist in a 2‑0 road victory over Susquehanna, breaking the scoreless tie early and setting up an insurance goal for Alessandra Stevens.
The win over Susquehanna marked the Golden Wolves’ first victory against the opponent since September 2008 and gave head coach Cody Savitsky her first career win, capping a week in which Michael’s leadership produced five total points for the team.
Opening Week Highlights
Beyond the headline moments, Michael’s versatility shone through as she assisted teammate Alessandra Stevens for an insurance goal and repeatedly forced the Susquehanna defense into mistakes, illustrating why she earned the conference’s top offensive honor.