CHICAGO (October 4, 2021) – Loyola University Chicago junior Megan Nemec (Tinley Park, Ill./Andrew) has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week, it was announced by the league office on Monday.  This marks the second weekly league honor for Nemec this season.
 
A 5-foot-3 midfielder/forward, Nemec continued her terrific run of form in the Maroon & Gold's two road victories last week.  After providing an assist on fellow junior Megan Demski's tally as part of a 3-1 win at Evansville on Wednesday, Nemec tallied her sixth goal of 2021 this past Sunday at Drake, netting the game-winning tally in the 40^th minute of a comprehensive 4-1 triumph.
 
The reigning MVC Player of the Year, Nemec currently leads The Valley in overall points (16), is tied for the league lead in goals (6), and is part of a three-way tie for second in assists (4).
 
Loyola (8-2-1, 4-0-0 MVC) welcomes Missouri State to Loyola Soccer Park for a 1 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, October 9.