FARMINGTON, Utah.  – For the first time in her career, Eastern Washington University freshman midfielder Riley Walkington has been selected as the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week the league announced today (Aug. 27).

The Eagles begin their season 1-1-0 as they come back home after traveling to Nevada and Boise State last week. Walkington helped secure an overtime victory against Nevada when she served the ball from a corner kick to assist Sariah Keister in the 95th minute. The freshman recorded three shots total, all of them on target, and logged 63 minutes for the match.

On Sunday, Aug. 25 in Boise, Idaho, Walkington found the back of the net in the 31st minute of the match versus the Broncos. Walkington, coming off the bench for the Eagles, tied the game with her goal after Eastern fell behind 2-1. She recorded 41 minutes on the pitch during the match with three shots total, two of which were on target.

With an assist versus Nevada and a goal against Boise State, Walkington ranks third in overall in points in the Big Sky Conference with three points total.

The Eagles return home this Friday, Aug. 30 to face Mississippi State for their first home match at 4 p.m. Admission to all home games at the EWU Soccer Field is complimentary to the public.