DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Elyssa Francis, Bellarmine
R-So., GK, Evansville, Ind.
Major: Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Team Results: 1-0 W vs. #21 Carson-Newman (9/5) | 1-0 W vs. Tusculum (9/8)
- Helped Bellarmine open season 2-0 with pair of shutouts, including upset vs. 21st-ranked Carson-Newman
- Stopped a penalty kick and immediate follow-up attempt in eighth minute against Carson-Newman
- Faced eight shots with six saves in upset win
- Made one save on fives shots faced against Tusculum
- Earns second career Defensive Player of the Week award (9/9/19, 9/17/18)
- Last Knights Defensive Player of the Week: Elyssa Francis (9/17/18)