Joyce used her versatility in the team’s two matches during the week. She played both the defender and midfield positions in the matches. The Falcons defeated UW-La Crosse, 3-0, on Oct. 9 for their sixth shutout of the season. Earlier in the week, UW-River Falls dropped a 2-0 decision at St. Olaf College (Minn.).
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Amanda Hakala, Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Stillwater, Minn.
UW-La Crosse, Saskia Taylor, Sophomore, Midfielder, Madison, Wis. (West)
UW-Oshkosh, Katie Berkopec, Freshman, Goalkeeper, Apple Valley, Minn. (Rosemount)
UW-Platteville, Karen Bublitz, Junior, Defender/Midfielder, Muskego, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Liz Hunter, Senior, Goalkeeper, Stevens Point, Wis. (SPASH)
UW-Stout, Courtney Tideman, Junior, Defender/Midfielder, Sartell, Minn.
UW-Superior, Emily Finnerud, Freshman, Goalkeeper, Madison, Wis. (McFarland)