DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Matilda Ojaniemi of Northwood was named Defensive Player of the Week in women's soccer for the games played Oct. 24-30, 2011.
Ojaniemi helped the No. 7 Seahawks win two games on the week. The Kaimar, Sweden native recorded two saves in a 3-0 win against St. Thomas. In a 5-1 victory over SCAD Savannah, she recorded eight saves helping her team to an overall record of 14-1-1.
Other Nominees
Lauren Gallant, Embry-Riddle
Anna Hall, Southeastern
Sam Keller, Webber International
Samantha Seitz, Warner
Samantha Connealy, Johnson & Wales