Taylor was UW-La Crosse's 50/50 ball winner in both games during the week. She shut down many attacks against No. 22-ranked Wartburg College (Iowa) on Sept. 12 and in the WIAC opener at UW-Stout on Sept. 15.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Emily Moore, Senior, Defender, Brookfield, Wis. (Central)
UW-Oshkosh, Katie Berkopec, Junior, Goalkeeper, Apple Valley, Minn. (Rosemount)
UW-River Falls, Delaney Marier, Senior, Defender, Hastings, Minn.
UW-Stevens Point, Corey Reid, Junior, Defender, Rochester, Minn. (Century)
UW-Superior, Allie Paige, Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Anaheim, Calif. (Loara)