Barrett, Buchman named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
Photos by: James Benson and Kutztown University Athletics
GENEVA, N.Y. — Sophomore goalkeeper from University of Mount Olive, Alanna Barrett, and junior forward from No. 4 Kutztown University, Jillian Buchman, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week sponsored by ScoreBreak, respectively.
NFHCA Division II Defensive Player of the Week
Alanna Barrett, University of Mount Olive, So., Goalkeeper (Culpeper, Virginia)
- Led the University of Mount Olive defense in a pair of league wins
- Tallied three saves on 11 shots, including seven in the second half in the 4-2 victory vs Lander University
- Made four saves on seven shots faced in the 2-1 victory vs Belmont Abbey College
- This marks the program’s first-ever victory over Belmont Abbey on the road
- Named SAC Defensive Player of the Week
NFHCA Division II Offensive Player of the Week
Jillian Buchman, No. 4 Kutztown University, Jr., Forward (Hazelton, Pennsylvanian)
- Scored three goals in the 2-0 week for Kutztown
- Buried the overtime winner to defeat Lindenwood University 3-2
- Scored two goals in the 3-2 conference win vs No. 9 Mansfield University
- Named PSAC Athlete of the Week
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