Bruder, McKenna named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week

MANAHAWKIN, NJ  — Charly Bruder, a sophomore forward from No. 1 University of North Carolina, and Natalie McKenna, a sophomore goalkeeper from No. 4 University of Connecticut, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Valentina Martorell, a senior defender from University of Delaware, also received an honorable mention nod for Defensive Player of the Week.

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NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week

 

Natalie McKenna, No. 4 University of Connecticut, So., Goalkeeper (Northport, New York)

• Named Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
• Recorded six saves to help guide Connecticut to the Big East Tournament Championship.
• Allowed only one goal against then-No. 18 Liberty, before posting a shutout in a a 1-0 victory over Temple in the title game.

NFHCA Division I Offensive Player of the Week

 

Charly Bruder, No. 1 University of North Carolina, So., Forward (Malvern, Pennsylvania)

• Named ACC Tournament Most Valuable Player.
• Tallied 10 points to lead the Tar Heels to their 27th conference Championship.
• Netted a pair of goals each in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds before adding another score in the title game win over then-No. 8 Boston College.

NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention

 

Valentina Martorell, University of Delaware, Sr., Defender (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

• Named CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
• Netted two goals to lead Delaware to a 4-3 victory in the title game and the Blue Hens’ 10th CAA Championship.

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