BETHLEHEM –– A pair of seniors from American University field hockey, Sophie Willemse and Emilia Winkler, were named Patriot League Players of the Week for their performances in the Eagles' 4-1 win over Colgate. Willemse was dubbed the Defensive Player and Winkler the Midfielder of the Week.
 
Willemse had a prolific outing against the Raiders of Colgate. Four shots on goal converted into three goals, for a first career hat trick. Willemse now leads the team in points (19) and in goals (8) this season. On the defensive end, the center back saw to it that Colgate didn't score in open play and as part of the defensive penalty corner unit kept the Raiders from converting on any of their four corner attempts.
 
As the Eagles' stopper, Winkler earned two assists in the win over Colgate. In the center midfield, she was a key component to moving the ball forward, pick pocketing the Raiders multiple times throughout the game. On the defensive penalty corner unit, she helped American to the clean sheet in regulation helped keep Colgate from scoring on any of their four corner attempts.
 
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