Vistnes Selected as ECC Rookie of the Week
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Sept. 17, 2012) - LIU Post freshman forward
Susanne Vistnes (Randaberg, Norway) was named the East Coast Conference Rookie of the Week, it was announced on Monday afternoon.
Vistnes scored two goals and added an assist for five total points on the week. She scored both goals for the Pioneers in a 2-1 win over Holy Family and also assisted on the first goal of the game in a 3-2 loss to Caldwell.
The No. 18 LIU Post Pioneers suffered their first setback of the season during a 1-1 week, as they defeated Holy Family, 2-1, but fell to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Caldwell College. Vistnes scored on
Alexa Niciforo (East Islip, N.Y.) assists twice against Holy Family as the Pioneers came away with victory, and had a 2-0 lead at the half against Caldwell, but the Cougars scored three times in the second half to upend the Pioneers for their first loss of 2012. Looking to bounce back this week, LIU Post will host Dowling on Wednesday at 4 p.m, followed by a noon contest on Sunday at home against Roberts Wesleyan.