Sydney Kane, McKendree

McKendree netminder Sydney Kane has been named WWPA Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Bearcats to a pair of wins in their home openers. She allowed a single score in the win over Carthage College, saving 15 shots (.938 save percentage) and adding a steal in 24 minutes. Against Augustana, the junior from Bradley, Ill. notched 12 saves. On the day, Kane posted a .750 save percentage. Kane leads the conference in save percentage (.541) and goals against average (10.44), and she is second in total saves (73).

Nominees: Emily Low, Salem; Sydney Kane, McKendree; Hannah Walker, Fresno Pacific; Marilyn Rodriguez-Garcia de Leon, Cal State East Bay

Jan. 15-21, 2024: Maria Roldan Gonzalez, Biola
Feb. 22-28, 2024: Grace Mensing, Cal State Monterey Bay
Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2024: Daniela Passoni, Cal State East Bay
Feb. 5-11, 2024: Sydney Kane, McKendree