DAHLONEGA - University of North Georgia (UNG) women's soccer player Blanca Cruz has been named as the Chick-fil-a Nighthawk of the Week. The sophomore forward scored the game-winning goal against Columbus State on Wednesday. The goal marked her PBC-leading sixth of the season, and also was her third game-winning goal of the year.

The Chick-fil-a Nighthawk of the Week honor is the second of the year for Cruz.

The Nighthawk of the Week title sponsor is Chick-fil-a of Dahlonega, with each week's winner being treated to a complimentary combo meal at the Dahlonega restaurant. Located at 488 Morrison Moore Parkway East, Chick-fil-a loves to give back to the local area and is proud to be a community partner with UNG Athletics.
 
Beginning in the fall of 2014, the UNG athletic department began honoring one student-athlete each Monday morning as the Nighthawk of the Week. The award is chosen each Sunday evening by an award selection committee made up of members of the UNG athletics leadership team.

Cruz and the fifth-ranked Nighthawks return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 5:00 p.m. when Albany State comes to town for a Peach Belt Conference matchup.