INDIANAPOLIS – McKendree sophomore forward Maddie Mauch and junior goalkeeper Peyton Baker have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Players of the Week in women's soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Maddie Mauch, McKendree
So. | F | Columbia, Ill.
Major: Economics and Finance
Team Results: W 1-0 vs. Missouri S&T (10/3) | W 9-0 vs. Lincoln (10/5)
- Scored three goals over the weekend for six points, tying for the team lead with five goals this season
- Netted the game-winner in the 15th minute against Missouri S&T on Friday
- Marked her second game-winner of the season and third of her career
- Tallied two goals in Sunday’s win over Lincoln, her second career multi-goal performance
- Has recorded at least one goal in three consecutive matches
- Totaled five shots with four on frame over 81 minutes of action
- All five of her goals have come in GLVC play, averaging 0.714 goals per game (5 goals in 7 matches)
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Bearcats' Offensive Player of the Week: Anna Stiffler (10/28/24)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Peyton Baker, McKendree
Jr. | GK | Alton, Ill.
Major: Biopsychology
Team Results: W 1-0 vs. Missouri S&T (10/3) | W 9-0 vs. Lincoln (10/5)
- Recorded fourth and fifth consecutive shutouts in the Bearcats’ fifth and sixth straight victories
- Denied penalty kick in 73rd minute, marking the second consecutive weekend accomplishing the feat
- Collected six saves over the weekend sweep while facing six total shots
- Lowered goals-against average to 0.60 on the season
- Leads the GLVC in save percentage at .880
- Earns second career Defensive Player of the Week Award (9/29/25)
- Last Bearcats' Defensive Player of the Week: Peyton Baker (9/29/25)