Olivia Gutierrez, Cal State Monterey Bay

Cal State Monterey Bay freshman Olivia Gutierrez delivered a masterclass in efficiency at the Claremont Convergence. Gutierrez was the focal point of the Otters' attack across four games, compiling 12 goals and eight assists for 20 total points while shooting .667 from the field. She netted hat tricks against both Whittier and NCAA Division I Long Island. Gutierrez was a disruptive force on defense, racking up 12 steals and drawing five exclusions to consistently flip possessions and create power-play opportunities for CSUMB. Gutierrez currently leads the WWPA in points (73) and ranks second in both goals (41) and assists (32).

Nominees: Munroe Blem, Concordia; Olivia Gutierrez, Cal State Monterey Bay; Ava LoBue, Biola; Courtney Repinz, Salem; Maggie Cook, Fresno Pacific; Claudette Asenjo, UC Merced; Joey Rebelo, McKendree

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
Feb. 23-Mar. 1, 2026: Shanelle Márquez, McKendree
Mar. 2-8, 2026: Olivia Gutierrez, Cal State Monterey Bay