COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Utah State senior forward Tess Werts has been named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, while USU teammate Carli Conner has been selected as the MW Defensive Player of the Week. Air Force goalkeeper Trishelle Lopez has been tabbed the MW Freshman of the Week.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

TESS WERTS, UTAH STATE

Senior, Forward, Portland, Oregon/Corner Canyon HS

  • Led Utah State to a 7-1 victory over Fresno State last week.
  • Paced the Aggies’ offense with four goals and eight points.
  • Her four goals set a USU record and tied the MW record for most goals in a match.
  • Just the fifth player in MW history to score four goals in a Conference match.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

CARLI CONNER, UTAH STATE

Graduate, Defender, Fruita, Colorado/Colorado Mesa

  • Guided Utah State to a 7-1 win over Fresno State.
  • Anchored the backline, limiting the Bulldogs to four shots.
  • Also, recorded a pair of assists.

FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK

TRISHELLE LOPEZ, AIR FORCE

Goalkeeper, Cape Coral, Florida/Mariner HS

  • Helped Air Force to an unbeaten 1-0-1 record with a win at Wyoming (1-0) and a draw at Colorado State (1-1).
  • Allowed just one goal in 180 minutes on the pitch.
  • Posted eight saves, including five against the Cowgirls.