Angelina Hofrichter, Penn State Behrend, Women's Soccer (Defensive)

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: PS-Behrend D Angelina Hofrichter was instrumental in helping the Lions post a pair of shutout wins this week. She started in the back and held the reigning AMCC Champions, Pitt-Greensburg, scoreless and allowed just one shot on goal.

BEST OF THE REST: Pitt-Greensburg GK Lauren Yoder played all 180 minutes in the two games this week, allowing one goal in two defensive battles, going 1-1 on the week and giving up her first goal on the year...PS-Altoona D Ainsley Griffin had a strong week on defense while also contributing on offense for the Lions, helping her team limit AMCC opponent ASC to just one goal on Saturday in a 2-1 double overtime victory, she then clinched the win for Penn State Altoona in that game, scoring the game-winning goal in the second overtime for her first collegiate score...Mount Aloysius D Cayla Aquino started in both games during the week, including a 6-0 win over Pitt-Bradford, as she assisted on three Mountie goals out of the defender spot in the win over UPB...Medaille GK Jessica Tyrrell had a total of 12 saves against D'Youville, keeping the Mavericks in the game the entire first half to give them a chance to grab their second win of the season...Alfred State GK Sierra Schofield was very tough in net this week in a pair of one-goal contests, as she played all 196:46 and made 16 saves, including 11 in a double OT battle with Penn State Altoona.