Alonso anchored the Pioneer defense, leading UW-Platteville to a 3-1 record during the week. The Pioneers stopped Marian University (Wis.) 3-1, University of Dubuque (Iowa) 2-0, and St. Norbert College (Wis.) 3-0, losing only to Carthage College (Wis.). Head Coach Enzo Fuschino credited Alonso as being a main reason that the Pioneers shut out Dubuque, which entered the match ranked sixth in the region.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Amanda Hakala, Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Stillwater, Minn.
UW-La Crosse, Sarah Joost, Junior, Defender, Waukesha, Wis. (West)
UW-Oshkosh, Nikki Reed, Junior, Defender, Muskego, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Leah Hagen, Sophomore, Defender, Ham Lake, Minn. (Blaine)
UW-Stevens Point, Liz Hunter, Senior, Goalkeeper, Stevens Point, Wis. (SPASH)
UW-Stout, Courtney Tideman, Junior, Defender/Midfielder, Sartell, Minn.