DENVER – University of Hawai'i senior forward Britta Bourne earned Western Athletic Conference offensive player of the week honors Monday, for the week of Sept. 21-27.

 

Bourne scored two goals and registered an assist for five points to help Hawai'i to a pair of wins over Detroit-Mercy. Bourne recorded the game-winning goal in the 68th minute to give the Rainbow Wahine a 1-0 victory in the team's first match. Bourne then assisted the game-winning goal and recorded the insurance score in UH's 2-0 win on Saturday.

 

The Honolulu, O'ahu, native currently leads the team with 14 points on six goals and two assists for the season. She is also the team-leader with 54 shots, including 32 shots on goal.

 

Boise State's Lauren Hickok was named the WAC defensive player of the week.

 

The Rainbow Wahine will start conference play this week, hosting San Jose State on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m., before facing Fresno State on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m.

 

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