Vanessa DiBernardo Big Ten Soccer Co-Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week

Illinois' Vanessa DiBernardo earns Big Ten Co-Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week honors after scoring twice in the Illini's 3-0 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. DiBernardo's fourth and fifth goals of the season helped Illinois take down an undefeated Cincinnati team on the road, securing the Illini's fifth win of the season. Currently leading the conference in points (11) and goals (5), DiBernardo takes home her first Offensive Player of the Week laurel while earning her second Freshman of the Week honor of the season.

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