Early Season Impact
The Mountain West Conference announced its weekly player honors, spotlighting a pair of standout performances that helped their teams open the 2026 season with perfect records.
Colorado College’s rookie forward Ella Ashouri was recognized as both Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week after a debut that saw her net three goals and set up another in two victories over Creighton and Drake, propelling the Tigers to a 2‑0 start.
Wyoming’s senior goalkeeper Haley Bartel earned Defensive Player of the Week after logging every minute of two shutout wins, making four key saves while preserving a clean sheet in each start.
Their contributions underscore the competitive depth of the conference, with both programs looking to build momentum as they navigate a demanding early schedule.