CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Emily Baker was named as Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
 
Baker led the Redhawks to their first win of the season by scoring two goals in nine minutes in the second half against UT Martin. Her first goal came in the 79^th minute on a free kick from 22 yards away. She scored the game winning goal in the 88^th minute converting the team's first penalty kick of the season. 
 
Baker is the first SEMO soccer player to be awarded an OVC award this season, and it is her second time being named player of the week in her career.
 
The Redhawks are back in action Thursday on the road at Western Illinois before returning home Sunday to battle with the top team in the OVC Eastern Illinois.