DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Northwood's Matilda Ojaniemi has been named as The Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week for her performance in games played Oct. 4-10, 2010.
Ojaniemi, a freshman goalkeeper from Kalmar, Sweden, recorded three clean sheet, one against NCAA II Barry. She also scored the game-winning goal against Barry on a punted ball in the 16th mintue of action. The Seahawks, who are receiving votes in the latest NAIA Coaches' Poll, went 3-0 on the week, including wins over Barry (1-0), St. Thomas (4-0), Florida Memorial (2-0).
Other Nominees
Allison Felix, Warner
Anna Hall, Southeastern
Katelyn Butler, Florida Memorial
Jennifer Grimes, Embry-Riddle
Makenzie Vance, Webber International
Sara Collins, SCAD Savannah