Nashleanas played every minute in three matches during the week, including two overtime contests on back-to-back days. She anchored a defense that produced two shutouts and gave up just two goals in 306 minutes. Nashleanas was instrumental in helping the Warhawks to wins over Marian University (Wis.) and Wartburg College (Iowa), while tying North Central College (Ill.). UW-Whitewater is 5-0-2 on the season, the best start in program history.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Ashley O’Connell, Sophomore, Defender, Appleton, Wis. (East)
UW-La Crosse, Megan Blazer, Senior, Defender, Cottage Grove, Wis. (Monona Grove)
UW-Oshkosh, Anna Beckerleg, Junior, Defender, Verona, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Melissa Dunlavy, Senior, Defender, Bettendorf, Iowa