Palmquist was a key member of a UW-Oshkosh defense that allowed just one goal and 21 shots to Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) and the University of St. Thomas (Minn.). In UW-Oshkosh’s 1-0 win over the Gustavus Adolphus College on Aug. 31, Palmquist helped the Titans limit the Gusties to just three shots. During the Titans’ 2-1 victory over the University of St. Thomas on Sept. 1, Palmquist played all 90 minutes to help UW-Oshkosh record its first victory over the Tommies.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Megan Hanson, Freshman, Defender, Verona, Wis.
UW-La Crosse, Megan Blazer, Junior, Defender, Cottage Grove, Wis. (Monona Grove)
UW-Platteville, Melissa Dunlavy, Junior, Midfielder, Bettendorf, Iowa
UW-River Falls, Cassie Stang, Junior, Defender, Stillwater, Minn. (Mahtomedi)
UW-Stevens Point, Shelley Samuel, Freshman, Defender, Fond du Lac, Wis.
UW-Stout, Emily Ferger, Junior, Defender, Wauwatosa, Wis. (East)