INDIANAPOLIS – McKendree University senior forward Anna Stiffler and Rockhurst University junior defender Jacqueline Nieters were named Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) weekly award winners in women's soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Anna Stiffler, McKendree
Sr. | F | O'Fallon, Mo.
Major: Business Administration
Team Results: 2-1 W vs. Winona State (9/1) | 3-0 W vs. Concordia-St. Paul (9/3)
- Scored both McKendree goals in season-opening win over Winona State and first goal against Concordia-St. Paul
- Fired 0.556 shot on-goal percentage
- Currently leads league in shots (9), points (6), goals (3), and game-winners (2)
- Earns fourth career Offensive Player of the Week award (9/4/23, 10/4/21, 9/27/21, 3/1/21)
- Last Bearcats' Offensive Player of the Week: Anna Stiffler (10/4/21)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jacqueline Nieters, Rockhurst
Jr. | D | Ballwin, Mo.
Major: International Business
Team Results: 2-0 W vs. Northern State (9/1) | 0-0 T vs. #9 Bemidji State (9/3)
- Started two games, playing all 180 minutes
- Helped the Rockhurst defense achieve shutouts in both games on opening weekend
- Contributed to the Hawks allowing just three shots on goal against Northern State and zero versus No. 9 Bemidji State
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week award
- Last Hawks' Defensive Player of the Week: Greta Seal (10/17/22)