Meredith Ellis, DePauw University, Field Hockey (Defensive)

MEREDITH ELLIS OF DEPAUW UNIVERSITY, a senior defensive midfielder from St. Louis Mo., has been selected as the SCAC Field Hockey Defensive Player-of-the-Week for matches played Monday, October 13 through Sunday, October 19.

Ellis held the middle of the field for the Tigers and helped in the two, 3-0 shutout wins over Saint Vincent and Wooster. The Tiger defense gave up only 7 shots and 4 corners in two games this weekend and were the first opponent this season to shut out Wooster.

Showing her skill on both sides of the ball Ellis also scored the game-winner for the Tigers on Friday against St. Vincent.