The College Athletic Association announced its weekly awards for women's soccer on August 24, 2026, highlighting standout performances from across the league.
Emily Lemke of Stony Brook surged to the top of the offensive leaderboard after netting two goals in a 2‑1 victory over Harvard, a result that propelled her to the Offensive Player of the Week honor.
Defensive Mastery
Eliza Teplow of Northeastern continued her shutout streak, posting back‑to‑back clean sheets that extended the team's unbeaten run to four games and earned her Defensive Player of the Week recognition.
Freshman defender Hannah Carlson from Elon made an immediate impact in her collegiate debut, contributing three points — including a goal and an assist — in a 6‑0 win over South Carolina State, a performance that secured her Rookie of the Week award.
The early season narrative also underscores a broader trend of defensive consistency, with Northeastern recording four straight clean sheets since the start of the campaign, a feat led by Teplow's commanding presence at the back.
Meanwhile, Elon's freshman defensive line, featuring Carlson and Emerson Rogers, demonstrated offensive versatility by finding the net in their first appearances, signaling depth that could prove pivotal as the schedule unfolds.
Looking Ahead
With four goals and eight points already logged by Lemke in the first two weeks, the conference anticipates a competitive race for both offensive and defensive accolades as teams move toward conference play.