Joost was a true leader of UW-La Crosse's defense in a 0-0 double overtime tie with UW-Whitewater on Sept. 17. She helped keep UW-La Crosse organized in the back and made repeated stops against UW-Whitewater's attacks. Joost helped initiate the Eagles' offense with the balls she played forward.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Brittany Burant, Senior, Defender, Stevens Point, Wis. (SPASH)
UW-Oshkosh, Kelsey Spaith, Senior, Defender, Madison, Wis. (Memorial)
UW-Platteville, Meghan Macy, Freshman, Defender, Roscoe, Ill. (Honongeah Community)
UW-River Falls, Leah Hagen, Junior, Defender, Ham Lake, Minn. (Blaine)
UW-Stevens Point, Lauryn Semling, Senior, Defender, Plover, Wis. (SPASH)
UW-Stout, Courtney Tideman, Senior, Defender, Sartell, Minn.
UW-Whitewater, Kelsey Beld, Freshman, Defender, Madison, Wis. (Memorial)