Junior forward Julia Grainda was named C-USA Offensive player of the week earlier this month for the week of Monday, Oct. 1. Grainda and junior fullback, Riley Orr, are the only two 49er players to win accolades of this nature so far, this year. Being the first 49er to win this accolade since the 2017 season. Charlotte has never won two honors of this nature back to back.
Grainda, who has started in all 17 games this season, has been a powerhouse at the forward position for the past two years. Shooting 54 percent on goal last season, and 41 percent for the current season, Grainda is the go-to player for the 49ers offense when aggression is key.