Smisdom, Skinner named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week

MANAHAWKIN, NJ  — Alison Smisdom, a senior midfielder from No. 17 University at Albany, and Michaela Skinner, a sophomore goalkeeper from No. 11 Liberty University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Kate McLaughlin, a graduate-student forward from No. 9 University of Michigan, also received an honorable mention nod for Offensive Player of the Week. The NFHCA Player of the Week is sponsored by Victory Sports Tours.

NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week

Michaela Skinner, No. 11 Liberty University, So., Goalkeeper (Chesapeake, VA)

• Big East Defensive Player of the Week.
• Posted two shutouts, including a 1-0 win over then No. 4 Duke University – the first-ever blanking of the Blue Devils in 10 meetings between the two squads.
• Recorded first career shutout in 5-0 victory over William & Mary.

NFHCA Division I Offensive Player of the Week

 

Alison Smisdom, No. 17 University at Albany, Sr., Midfielder (Antwerp, Belgium)

• America East Offensive Player of the Week.
• Netted five of six goals for Albany in a pair of victories.
• Recorded a hat-trick, including the game-winner, in an overtime victory over then No. 7 Harvard University.

NFHCA Division I Offensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention

 

Kate McLaughlin, No. 9 Michigan, Gr., Forward (Winnetka, IL)

• Amassed a B1G-best 11 points with four goals and three assists in Michigan’s sweep of Ohio and Central Michigan.
• Extended goal-scoring streak to five games and leads the Wolverines with nine goals.

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