Fritsch played 88 minutes in a double overtime tie (2-2) against the College of St. Benedict (Minn.) on Aug. 31. She anchored the UW-Whitewater defense as they held the Blazers to 14 shots in 110 minutes of play. Fritsch also scored the second game-tying goal, as she knocked in a corner kick with her head four minutes into the second half.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Allie Stone, Senior, Midfielder, Madison, Wis. (Verona)
UW-Oshkosh, Nicole Palmquist, Junior, Defender, Oshkosh, Wis. (West)
UW-Platteville, Melissa Dunlavy, Senior, Defender, Bettendorf, Iowa
UW-River Falls, Kaitlyn Logan, Freshman, Defender, Crystal Lake, Ill. (Marian Central Catholic)
UW-Stout, Jessica Goodrich, Senior, Defender, Munster, Ind.