Rockhurst junior defender Jacqueline Nieters was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week for women's soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.

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)