The latest Player of the Week is Ai Kitagawa, a sophomore who ensured Memphis(w) remained undefeated on the season.

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The first match of the period was straightforward as the Japanese standout netted one goal and played 60 minutes in a 4-1 win over North Texas. The reigning AAC Freshman of the Year then elevated her performance against Florida Atlantic, scoring twice, including a dramatic 89th-minute winner to secure another victory for the 12-0-2 Panthers.

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Player of the Week: Ai Kitagawa, Memphis(w)

Women’s Team of the Week: October 6-October 12

GK: Izzy Lee, Illinois(w) – The junior goalkeeper excelled, tallying 17 saves in shutout wins over Rutgers and Purdue.

D: Kiara Gilmore, Wisconsin(w) – Gilmore continued her strong freshman campaign with an assist in the 1-0 upset of No. 7 UCLA and played 90 minutes in a 1-0 shutout of USC.

D: Joellie Giquinto, High Point(w) – The standout freshman played 90 minutes and scored in a 3-0 win over Presbyterian.

D: Emma Warren, Vermont(w) – Ensuring the team won a crucial conference clash, Warren played the full match and assisted the goal that defeated Maine 1-0.

M: Ai Kitagawa, Memphis(w) – As she has all season, the sophomore led the Tigers to two wins with three goals, including a dramatic 89th-minute game-winner versus FAU.

M: Tyler Isgrig, Baylor(w) – The Bears played once, and Isgrig capitalized, logging a double and an assist to secure the win over BYU.

M: Brooke Vogel, Delaware(w) – Returning to her goal-scoring ways, the New Jersey native paced two victories with a goal against Jacksonville State  and a double against Kennesaw State.

M: Georgia Liapis, Western Kentucky(w) – Missouri State had no answer for Liapis as her two goals and her assist on the game-winning goal made the difference in a 4-3 thriller.

F: Tess Werts, Utah State(w) – Werts scored four in Utah State’s 7-1 win over Fresno State. 

F: Ginny Lackey, James Madison(w) – The England native’s hat trick led to a 3–2 win over Louisiana.

F: Alexis Garcia, La Salle(w) – A substitute role was no problem for Garcia as she managed a hat trick and an assist to lead a 5-1 victory over George Washington. 

Honorable Mention: GK Jillian Medvecky (Pepperdine(w)), D Grace Maddox (Louisville(w)), D Quinn Urquhart (Indiana State(w)), D Sabrina Araujo-Elorza (Northeastern(w)), M Shae Harvey (Stanford(w)), M Ava Trethewey (Robert Morris(w)), M Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Blanco (Kansas City(w)), M Marla Gaudlitz (Seattle(w)), F Samantha De Luca (Samford(w)), F Maddy Theriault (Fairfield(w)), F Maria Schuller (Little Rock(w)), F Lailah Stewart (UAB(w))