Greenville, SC -- Mid-America Christian University junior midfielder Cici Mitchell has been selected as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, the organization announced today (Nov. 25).
Mitchell played a vital role in helping the Lady Evangels capture their first-ever NCCAA Central Regional championship last Saturday (Nov. 22).
The Midwest City, Okla. native scored the game-winning goal in the 16th minute of the first half as the Lady Evangels defeated Colorado Christian University 2-0.
Mitchell has dished out a team-high nine assists this season and is second on the team with 13 goals. She is also tied for first in the Sooner Athletic Conference in assists per game (0.50), fourth in points per game (1.94) and fifth in the league in goals (13).
Mitchell and the Lady Evangels are set to compete in the NCCAA National Tournament next week (Dec. 1-6) at the Austin-Tindall Soccer Complex in Kissimmee, Fla.