Wiegand, Kimsey Earn NAIA Players of the Week Accolades
(Story provided by NAIA Athletic Communications)
NAIA Offensive Player of the Week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Senior Grace Wiegand of Montreat set a new single-game scoring record when she dropped 14 goals against Warren Wilson. Two dozen goals in total last week for the Fayetteville, N.C. native earned her NAIA Women's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week.
Wiegand opened the week with her sights set on goal. The senior midfielder took 22 total shots with 18 of them on frame and 14 of those finding the back of the cage for a new single-game record nationally. She also added four assists in the game, converted on all four free position shots she took, while adding three ground balls, eight draw controls, and one caused turnover.
Two days later, she put up 10 more goals as 12-of-14 shots were on frame. Once again going perfect on free position shots (2-for-2), she was just as efficient across the board with four ground balls, six draw controls, and one caused turnover.
Overall, she recorded a total of 24 goals and four assists. While going 6-for-6 on free position shots with seven ground balls, 14 draw controls, two caused turnovers, and an 83.3 shot on goal percentage.
Wiegand and co. are back in action on Feb. 27, when they welcome Warner (Fla.) to Pulliam Stadium in Black Mountain, N.C. The opening draw is set for 5 p.m. ET.
NAIA Defensive Player of the Week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mikayla Kimsey of Cumberlands (Ky.) helped the Patriots pick up a pair of big wins last week, both of which were on the road to earn NAIA Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week honors.
To open her week between the sticks, she made nine saves playing all 60 minutes against No. 10 Ave Maria (Fla.). Her efforts in goal led UC to a 13-6 victory on the road. She followed it up by making six more saves against (RV) St. Thomas (Fla.) for a commanding 20-3 win.
Over both games, Kimsey improved as each went on. So much so that she allowed just two second-half goals last week.
Kimsey and the Patriots are back on the field Feb. 28 when they welcome (RV) Marian (Ind.) to Williamsburg, Ky., and the UC Lacrosse/Soccer Complex.