Indianapolis – For the second consecutive week, Maryville University freshman goalie
Gianna Guzek was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the period ending March 10.
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Guzek limited No. 6 Grand Valley State to a season-low six goals, and only two in the first half, in a 7-6 victory over the Lakers. She made four saves in the game, including a free-position attempt with 8:40 left in the game and the Saints leading by two goals. Guzek also had a crucial stop with just over five minutes remaining in the contest. She tacked on two ground balls and two caused turnovers. No. 6 Grand Valley State is the highest ranked team the Saints have defeated in program history.
The unbeaten Saints (7-0) are ranked a program-best ninth in the IWLCA poll and hit the road to play at No. 5 Regis Friday, March 15.