Behrenbrinker played two complete, overtime games for the Blugolds during the week and UW-Eau Claire came away with wins in both. Against Wheaton College (Ill.), ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III, she stopped three shots and allowed just one goal against a team that had been averaging almost three goals per game this year. The Blugolds won that game 2-1 for their first win over Wheaton in the teams’ 13-game series. It was also Wheaton’s first loss of the season. Against UW-Stevens Point on Sept. 22, Behrenbrinker made seven saves, while allowing two goals as the Blugolds won 3-2 in overtime.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Sagan Pizzingrilli, Senior, Goalkeeper, Madison, Wis. (West)
UW-Oshkosh, Katie Berkopec, Junior, Goalkeeper, Apple Valley, Minn. (Rosemount)
UW-Platteville, Lindsey Harms, Sophomore, Defender, Marion, Iowa
UW-Superior, Allie Paige, Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Anaheim, Calif. (Loara)
UW-Whitewater, Laren Nashleanas, Junior, Defender, Brookfield, Wis. (East)