Keira McFarland, Hilbert College, Women's Soccer (Defensive)

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Hilbert GK Keira McFarland continues to stand tall in goal, giving up only one goal through 180 minutes over two conference games. She recorded 15 saves (.938) on the week, including nine in her fifth clean sheet game in the 0-0 draw against Altoona.

BEST OF THE REST: PS-Altoona D/M Rachel Rutkowski helped spearhead a defensive effort that recorded back-to-back AMCC shutouts last week, as the Lions blanked Carlow and Hilbert, the Lion defense allowed just 12 shot attempts and five shots on goal between the two games, while clinching a playoff berth with Saturday's tie against Hilbert...PS-Behrend D Ashley Ornowski was instrumental in two more shutouts this past week while scoring her first goal of the season in the win over Carlow, the Lions handed Brockport their first loss of the season and held them to five shots...Pitt-Greensburg D Dionna Santia continued her strong season with another impactful game Saturday against previously undefeated AMCC opponent Alfred State, she played all 90 minutes and led a defense that allowed only two shots on goal on pace to another shutout, she also contributed two assists in the game...La Roche GK Danielle Dominick played a pivotal role in not only helping the Redhawks postseason chances, but also keeping La Roche alive for a potential home game in the postseason, as she picked up the clean sheet, doing so hitting double figures with 10 saves in the lone game of the week, a 0-0 draw against Mt. Aloysius...Mount Aloysius D Maggie Cason anchored the back line for the Mounties as they held opponents to one goal this past week on 10 total shots...Carlow GK Elizabeth Knight made 26 saves in two complete games last week.