University of Missouri-St. Louis freshman forward McKayla Harder and Bellarmine University sophomore goalkeeper Taylor Smith have been named Great Lakes Valley Conference Players of the Week in the sport of women's soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday. 

Harder was tabbed GLVC Offensive Player of the Week, while Smith was selected Defensive Player of the Week.

Harder helped UMSL to three road wins, including two in GLVC action. She played a part in the Tritons outscoring their opponents 13-1, adding two goals and one assist. The freshman's assist came in the week's first game at Oakland City on Tuesday, which UMSL won 6-0. She then added two goals in UMSL's 5-0 win at William Jewell. In starting all three matches, Harder was a perfect six for six in shots on goal. The Tritons finished their 3-0 week with a 2-1 win at Rockhurst on Sunday.

This is the first career weekly honor for the Mount Zion, Ill., native and the second Triton offensive selection this season as Miriam Taylor was chosen just last week on October 5.