Maria Martinez, Gannon

Gannon attacker Maria Martinez had a day to remember at the W&J Invitational. The freshman from Barcelona netted 10 goals across the Golden Knights’ first two victories of 2026, defeating Penn State Behrend and Grove City. She went 10-of-12 shooting overall, notching four in the Game 1 win over PSUB before scoring a season-high six against Grove City. She leads GU with 14 goals on the young season.

Nominees: Riley Becker, Cal State Monterey Bay; Destiny Moreno, Biola; Makayla Hemphill, UC Merced

Jan. 12-18, 2026: Stella Martin, Cal State Monterey Bay
Jan. 19-25, 2026: Bella Morquecho, McKendree
Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026: Gwendolyn Pidd, Biola & Mia Hueston, Concordia
Feb. 2-8, 2026: Courtney Repinz, Salem
Feb. 9-15, 2026: Amber Lewis, Concordia
Feb. 16-22, 2026: Maria Martinez, Gannon