The Blugolds split conference games during the week but Richter played a key role in a 3-2 win at UW-Stout on Oct. 26. She scored the Blugolds’ final two goals, including the eventual game-winner, in the second half to give the Blugolds a 3-1 lead. UW-Stout scored later in the match, but the Blugolds held on for the win. UW-Eau Claire dropped a 2-1 decision at UW-Whitewater on Oct. 29.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Taylor Baker, Junior, Midfielder, Green Bay, Wis. (Bay Port)
UW-Oshkosh, Carmen Fiordellisi, Senior, Forward, Howard, Wis. (Bay Port)
UW-Platteville, Katie Viney, Freshman, Forward, Belleville, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Sarah Vitale, Freshman, Forward, River Falls, Wis.
UW-Superior, Chelsea Cossin, Freshman, Forward, Hermantown, Minn.
UW-Whitewater, Emily Gerber, Senior, Midfielder/Forward, DeForest, Wis.