Rice University’s women’s soccer team opened the week with a 3‑0 victory over Navy, a performance that earned senior goalkeeper Kirsten Ruf the American Conference Goalkeeper of the Week honor.
Goalkeeper of the Week
In that match Ruf posted four saves, recorded her fifth career clean sheet and notched her first collegiate assist, underscoring her growing impact between the posts.
Earlier in the season she had delivered six saves in the team’s season‑opening game against Texas A&M, a showing that set the tone for her consistent reliability.
Freshman forward Lauren Pickup received honorable mention after scoring consecutive goals against Texas A&M and Navy, a burst that ties her season‑high of four goals and four points.
Upcoming Schedule
The Owls will travel to face HCU on Thursday before returning to Holloway Field on Sunday to meet Lamar, contests that will test the squad’s momentum after a week of individual accolades.
Looking Ahead
Coaches and teammates praised the collective effort behind the honors, emphasizing that the team’s defensive cohesion and offensive spark will be pivotal as they push toward the latter stages of the season.