USCB's Karen Pimentel is the Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week for women's soccer for the week of Aug. 22.
Pimentel's contributions don't show up in the box score, but she was the catalyst in the Sand Sharks' 2-0 season-opening win at Life University. She dominated the midfield, shutting down the Running Eagles' attack again and again by winning numerous 50-50 balls and starting several counter-attacks.
Other Nominees:
Sarah Bergkvist, Warner
Ande Eich, SCAD Savannah
Cristina Garwacki, St. Thomas