Leigha Lauer, a sophomore goalkeeper for Wright State, has been crowned the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week after a dominant opening stretch that left the Raiders unbeaten.
A Promising Start
In her first two appearances she logged all 180 minutes between the posts, posting a shutout against Southern Indiana and a three‑save effort that set a new personal best.
Milestones in the Net
The shutout marked her first career clean sheet, while a subsequent outing against Butler saw her face twenty shots and make ten saves, establishing new career highs in both categories.
Lauer has yet to concede a goal from open play this season, and the only point the opposition managed came from a penalty kick.
Looking Ahead
The Raiders are scheduled to host IU Pennsylvania at Alumni Field on August 20, with kickoff set for seven p.m., a match that will test whether Lauer can sustain her early‑season form.