Sept. 23, 2008

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - Siena sophomore Cara Riley added to her awards this week when she was named ECAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week earlier today. Riley was named MAAC Offensive Player of the Week yesterday.

Riley scored both goals in a 2-2 tie against Sacred Heart and assisted on the game winner against Army in the 90th minute to defeat the Black Knights 3-2. One of her goals against Sacred Heart was a 30-yard blast off a free kick. Her game winning assist against Army was a through ball that sent Ashleigh Barone on a breakaway in the last minute of play. Riley was named to the All-Tournament Team with her five points.

Siena won the Governor's Cup in a tie breaker over Sacred Heart, outscoring them 5-3 during the tournament.

Siena returns to action Wednesday at Holy Cross at 7 p.m.