Dietz, Eberly named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week

Nov 6, 2024 | 2024-2025, Division II, News

MANAHAWKIN, NJ  — Krista Dietz, a senior forward from Pace University, and Brooke Eberly, a senior goalkeeper from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Jess Davidson, a junior forward from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, also earned an honorable mention nod for Offensive Player of the Week.

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NFHCA Division II Defensive Player of the Week

Brooke Eberly, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Sr., Goalkeeper (Leola, Pennsylvania)

  • Named PSAC Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Shut out No. 1 Shippensburg to lead IUP to a 1-0 overtime victory, handing the Raiders their only loss of the season to date.
  • Made 11 saves on the victory over Shippensburg.

NFHCA Division II Offensive Player of the Week

Krista Dietz, Pace University, Jr., Forward ( Mahopac, New York)

  • Named the NE10 Offensive Player of the Week.
  • Tallied eight points on three goals to go along with a pair of assists in a 1-1 week for the Setters, leading them into the postseason.
  • Netted 20 goals while adding 19 assists for the season.

NFHCA Division II Offensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention

Jess Davidson, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Jr., Forward (Nelson, New Zealand)

  • Named PSAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week.
  • Scored the game-winning overtime goal in a 1-0 victory over No. 1 Shippensburg, and added another goal against No. 2 East Stroudsburg University in a 2-1 loss for the Crimson Hawks.
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