October 25, 2010-October 31, 2010

Offense: Shyla Gilbertson, Forward, 5-7, Sophomore, Waunakee, Wis.
Gilbertson scored the sole, game-winning goal in double overtime to hand UW-Stevens Point its first loss in conference this season on Saturday. During Jamie Schiesel's corner kick in the second overtime, the ball bounced off Kara Ryan and into the path of Gilbertson, who headed the ball into the Pointer net, earning her third goal of the season. She also had one shot-on-goal against Wartburg College (Iowa) on Wednesday.

Defense: Emily Moore, Defender, 5-10, Sophomore, Brookfield, Wis./Central
Moore's brilliant, uncompromising play was pivotal in the Blugolds' 1-0 double overtime win over UW-Stevens Point on Saturday. The loss for Stevens Point was the first in WIAC play since 2007.

October 18, 2010-October 24, 2010

Offense: Paige LeGate, Forward, 5-5, Freshman, Green Bay, Wis./Bay Port
LeGate scored to bring the Blugolds back from a one goal deficit at 64:56 in a game against UW-Whitewater on Saturday. The goal tied the match up at 2-2 and the score held up to send the game into overtime. The Warhawks scored a goal in the second overtime to take the win. LeGate led the Blugolds with three shots, all on-goal, while coming up with two shots in a 2-0 loss at Macalester College (Minn.) on Tuesday.

Defense: Amanda Hakala, Goalkeeper, 5-10, Sophomore, Stillwater, Minn.
Hakala's play was outstanding, and she made big saves during the week. She had four saves against Macalester College (Minn.) on Tuesday and six saves against UW-Whitewater on Saturday.

October 11, 2010-October 17, 2010

Offense: Rachel Nerison, Forward, 5-5, Junior, Maple Grove, Minn.
Nerison scored the Blugolds' only goal in their double overtime road tie versus UW-La Crosse on Saturday. She also had an assist on the Blugolds' third goal of the game in a 10-0 win against UW-Superior on Wednesday. For the week, she finished with eight shots, three of which were on-goal in three games.

Defense: Richelle Shannon, Midfielder, 5-3, Senior, Eau Claire, Wis./Memorial
Shannon was the key and the cog in the wheel of the Blugolds' defense by playing every minute in the Blugolds' back-to-back road matches over the weekend. She was part of a defense that held opponents to 27 shots in three contests while the Blugolds finished with 84.

October 4, 2010-October 10, 2010

Offense: Allie Stone, Midfielder, 5-6, Freshman, Madison, Wis./Verona Area
Stone notched the all-important game-winning goal to help the Blugolds defeat Augsburg College (Minn.) 2-1 Wednesday. The victory extended the Blugolds' winning streak to nine and helped the team remain unbeaten at home (6-0).

Defense: Amanda Hakala, Goalkeeper, 5-10, Sophomore, Stillwater, Minn./Stillwater Area
Hakala continued having a strong campaign by making several key saves to keep Augsburg College (Minn.) at bay and helped extend the Blugolds' winning streak to nine. With the Blugolds 2-1 win over the Auggies, Eau Claire also remained unbeaten at home this season with a 6-0 record.

September 27, 2010-October 3, 2010

Offense: Jamie Schiesel, Midfielder, 5-5, Senior, Plymouth, Minn./Armstrong
Schiesel came off the bench and notched the sole, game-winning goal against Luther College (Iowa) to keep the Blugolds undefeated at home and pushed the team's winning-streak to nine. Schiesel also posted an impressive three shots in a 2-1 win against UW-River Falls on Saturday while she had one shot in a 4-1 victory over UW-Stout on Wednesday.

Defense: Brittany Burant, Defender, 5-11, Junior, Stevens Point, Wis./SPASH
Burant managed to contribute to the Blugolds while playing outstanding defense. She posted a team-high four shots in a 2-1 win against UW-River Falls on Saturday, and then picked-up the assist on the lone and game-winning goal against Luther College (Iowa) on Sunday.  She also had two shots in a 4-1 victory over UW-Stout on Wednesday.

September 20, 2010-September 26, 2010

Offense: Rachel Nerison, Forward, 5-5, Junior, Maple Grove, Minn.
Nerison scored three goals to vault the Blugolds to back-to-back wins against the University of St. Thomas (3-2) and UW-Platteville (4-0). Nerison scored the all-important game winning goals in both contests while she finished with three goals on the week including two against WIAC opponent UW-Platteville.

Defense: Kara Ryan, Defender, 5-5, Freshman, Plymouth, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong
Ryan combined outstanding defense with forward forays to score off headers versus both the University of St. Thomas as well as UW-Platteville. The Blugolds went on to beat St. Thomas 3-2 on Wednesday while recording a 4-0 win over the Pioneers on Saturday.

September 13, 2010-September 19, 2010

Offense: Page LeGate, Forward, 5-5, Freshman, Green Bay, Wis./Bay Port
LeGate scored three goals over the weekend as the Blugolds registered back-to-back wins against UW-Oshkosh (1-0) and the College of St. Benedict (4-1). Two of LeGate's goals were crucial as they were game-winners. LeGate registered a total of seven shots in the two contests, five of which were on-goal.

Defense: Michelle Shannon, Defender, 5-3, Senior, Eau Claire, Wis./Memorial
Shannon was a key component of the Blugolds' defense that registered back-to-back wins over the weekend. Eau Claire shutout UW-Oshkosh 1-0 to open WIAC play Saturday and recorded a 4-1 win over the College of St. Benedict (Minn.) on Sunday. The Blugolds stingy defense was primarily due to Shannon's outstanding play as she held the leading scorers from both UW-Oshkosh and St. Benedict's from registering any shots. The Blugolds finished outshooting UW-Oshkosh 18-5 and St. Benedict 19-7.
Also Selected Conference Player of the Week

September 6, 2010-September 12, 2010

Offense: Rachel Nerison, Forward, 5-5, Junior, Maple Grove, Minn.
Nerison played a starring role by slotting in the sole and game winning goal as the Blugolds took to the road and toppled the 10th-ranked Cobbers of Concordia-Moorhead. In the process, Nerison and the Blugolds snapped the Cobbers 20-game regular season winning streak which dates back to 2008. All four of Nerison's shots were on target/goal.
Also Selected Conference Player of the Week

Defense: Amanda Hakala, Goalkeeper, 5-10, Sophomore, Stillwater, Minn./Stillwater Area
Hakala's play between the posts was the lynchpin in a stingy Blugolds defense which conceded only four shots on goal against the No. 10 nationally ranked Cobbers of Concordia-Moorhead. Hakala saved all four shots and, in the process, propelled the Blugolds to a shutout victory against a Cobber team that had not been shutout in the regular season since the final regular season match of their 2008 season.

August 30, 2010-September 5, 2010

Offense: Paige LeGate, Forward, 5-5, Freshman, Green Bay, Wis./Bay Port
LeGate's play has been immensely influential on the Blugolds' offensive side of the ball at the start of the 2010 season. In her first collegiate match, LeGate sliced through St. Olaf's midfield to set up the Blugolds' first goal of the season. Against the No. 2 nationally ranked Washington University (Mo.), Paige continued her speedy, inventive play by posting three shots to tie a game-high.

Defense: Megan Hillesheim, Defender, 5-9, Senior, Ham Lake, Minn./Blaine
Hillesheim's leadership and stellar play was critical in marshalling the Blugolds' defense to a shutout opening-day victory over St. Olaf College. Although the Blugolds lost the next two matches, Megan's leadership and tough, outstanding play limited both Calvin College (Mich.) and Washington University (Mo.), who are nationally ranked 15th and second, respectively, to one goal apiece.
Also Selected Conference Player of the Week