American University field hockey student-athlete Grace Wilson was recognized as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week for the fourth time this season, conference officials announced Monday. The junior was also honored as the AU Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by GEICO by Department of Athletics officials.

Wilson helped the Eagles clinch a Patriot League Tournament bid on Saturday afternoon as the team posted a 4-0 shutout of conference rival Lafayette. The Ann Arbor, Mich. native anchored an American defensive unit that allowed just one shot in the first half and three penalty corners for the game. She then helped the Eagles as it kept the top-ranked Terrapins scoreless for 48 minutes on Sunday, holding Maryland to three goals below its nation-leading average.

The defender has tallied a career-best 11 points this season, ranking second on the team with five goals and also adding one assist.

Wilson and American continue its homestand with a pair of non-conference games this weekend. The Eagles host Towson on Friday, October 18 at 3 p.m. before facing No. 4 Connecticut on Sunday, October 20 at 1 p.m. for its annual “Phil Jacobs” event.