Lauren Yoder, Pitt-Greensburg, Women's Soccer - Defensive
Yoder started both games in net for Pitt-Greensburg where she made eight saves and allowed just two goals. She made eight saves in the 4-2 victory over Chatham and posted her fourth shutout of the season Saturday afternoon at Wilson. Yoder has allowed just two goals in five games this season and currently is tops in the conference in wins (5), goals-against-average (0.40), goals allowed (2), and save percentage (0.909).
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Pitt-Greensburg GK Lauren Yoder started both games in net for Pitt-Greensburg where she made eight saves and allowed just two goals. She made eight saves in the 4-2 victory over Chatham and posted her fourth shutout of the season Saturday afternoon at Wilson. Yoder has allowed just two goals in five games this season and currently is tops in the conference in wins (5), goals-against-average (0.40), goals allowed (2), and save percentage (0.909).
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