APPLETON, Wis. -- Lawrence University men's soccer standout Vince Butitta was named the Midwest Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
The native of Delavan, Wis., scored his first two career goals to help the Vikings to a 1-0-1 record this past week.
A former star at Delavan-Darien High School, Butitta broke a 1-1 tie with his goal in the 82nd minute of what would end as a 2-2 tie with Ripon College on Sept. 18. Butitta beat the Ripon goalkeeper to a pass from Colin Vize, headed the ball out in front of him and then found the empty net for his first career goal.
In a 2-1 win over MSOE on Sept. 22, Butitta broke a scoreless tie when he scored in the 52nd minute off a pass from Joe Sluhoski.
Lawrence is 3-4-1 on the season, and the Vikings return to action on Wednesday when they travel to UW-Oshkosh for a nonconference game.
Charting an uncommon course in higher education for more than 160 years, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It ranks among the nation's best small, private colleges, and was selected for inclusion in the book ìColleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College.î The development of multiple interests and community engagement are central to the Lawrence experience, where classes or creative and research projects tailored to students' educational interests and life objectives are prevalent. Lawrence draws its 1,400 students from 43 states and 50 countries. Its picturesque, residential campus is nestled on the banks of the Fox River in Appleton, Wis. For more information about Lawrence University visit www.lawrence.edu.