Dalisera Named AU Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by GEICO

American University field hockey student-athlete Ashley Dalisera was named the AU Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by GEICO, Department of Athletics officials announced Monday. The senior was also honored as the Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week.

Dalisera earns her fifth career Goalkeeper of the Week nod after registering her first shutout of the season and leading the Eagles to an undefeated weekend at Jacobs Field. The Millersville, Md. native totaled seven saves against James Madison, making six stops in the second half including saving a penalty stroke attempt late in the game. She also helped lead the American defense in its win over Longwood on Sunday as the Lancers registered one shot on goal in the game. The senior leads the Patriot League with a 1.00 goals against average and .840 save percentage for the season.

Dalisera and American head to College Park, Md. next for the Terrapin Invitational. The Eagles face Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, September 14 at 1 p.m. and Columbia on Sunday, September 15 at 12 p.m.