PORTLAND, Ore. - The Great Northwest Atheltic Conference has announced
Alex Barrass as this week's GNAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Barrass earns the honor for the first time in her career after putting together a tremendous week in goal for the Nighthawks. Barrass only conceded one goal against Seattle Pacific while securing five saves on 14 shots. Barrass' efforts help secure a 1-1 draw on the road. She capped off her week with a shutout win over Montana State Billings. She tallied three saves en route to her third shutout of the season.Â
"Alex came out with some big saves last weekend. She has been owning her box and leading her back line with confidence. She is also a key player for us in building our offense. She has put together four excellent performances in the past two weeks."
- Jenny Jaggard, NNU Head Coach
The senior from from Nampa has tallied 38 saves this season and has played every minute in goal for the Nighthawks. Her three shutouts in tied second in the GNAC with Simon Fraser's Sofia Piperni.
NNU currently has a 2-5-3 overall record and 2-2-2 in GNAC play while sitting at fourth place in the conference. Barrass and the Nighthawks will look to build on their four-game unbeaten streak as they host Western Washington and travel to Central Washington.
