WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Marietta College junior forward Jaylyn Thornton (Pataskala, Ohio/Watkins Memorial) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week Monday (Oct. 26) afternoon by the league office.
 
Thornton was kept scoreless on Wednesday on the road against Capital despite attempting four shots on goal. On Saturday, though, Thornton put together a performance that tied a pair of Marietta College program records. Thornton scored 5 goals, on 6 shots, in Marietta's win 10-1 triumph over Muskingum. She tied the Marietta single game records for goals (5) and points (10) set by Anne Eadie back in 1999.
 
Thornton now sits in third place in the OAC in goals (10) and points (23) with two regular season games to complete.
 
The win on Saturday was historic for other reasons, most notably for the fact it solidified the first conference postseason berth for the Pioneers since 2003. This will be Marietta's second appearance in the OAC Tournament.
 
The Pioneers will close out the home portion of the regular season this Wednesday (Oct. 28) evening as they welcome Otterbein University to Marietta Field.  Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
 
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