COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – New Mexico senior forward Alèjandra Puerto has been named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, while Boise State rookie goalkeeper Ava de Leest was selected as the MW Defensive Player and Freshman of the Week.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ALÈJANDRA PUERTO, NEW MEXICO

Senior, Forward, La Ceiba, Honduras/Fairmont State

  • Led New Mexico to 3-2 win over Colorado College to open Conference play.
  • Scored a pair of goals for four points. Also tallied four shots, three on goal.
  • Recorded a brace in the second half to tie the match.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER/FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK

AVA DE LEEST, BOISE STATE

Freshman, Goalkeeper, Fullerton, California/Troy HS

  • Helped Boise State to a 1-0-1 week to start Conference action with a draw against Wyoming (0-0) and a win over Colorado State (1-0).
  • Posted back-to-back clean sheets at home.
  • Totaled seven saves in 180 minutes of action, including a season-high four against the Rams.