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Alexander Named NFHCA Division III Defensive Player of the Week

9/23/2026 11:34:00 AM

By: Matt McIntosh '23, '26
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - Shenandoah University sophomore field hockey goalkeeper was named National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) NCAA Division III Defender of the Week for the first time in her career, in awards released on Wednesday morning by the association.

This recognition comes after Alexander was named ODAC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

The Hornets goalkeeper made a combined 10 saves in wins over Dickinson College and No. 7 Franklin & Marshall College. 

In the first win of the week, a 3-2 decision at home against the Red Devils, the sophomore made two saves. Both of the stops came in the first two quarters of the game.

Then on Saturday, in a 1-0 double-overtime victory against the nationally ranked Diplomats, Alexander made a season-high eight saves. None of the saves were bigger than the two she made in the first overtime period, helping the Hornets pick up the upset victory.

Earlier this season, Kierney Weigle was named Offensive Player of the Week by the same organization.

The Hornets are in action this Saturday at home against the Sewanee Tigers. The game is slated for a 1 p.m. start, with the team honoring its 2016 ODAC Championship-winning team during halftime.

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