Marbel Eqwuenu, senior goalkeeper from Lagos, Nigeria, had 8 outstanding saves to help the Lee University Lady Flames preserve the 0-0 tie against NCAA Division II #5 ranked Columbus State last Wednesday. Later in the week, Gulf South opponent North Alabama came to the Lee Soccer Field unbeaten, but left with a 2-0 defeat. Again, Marbel and the Lee defense stood out. Earning her second shutout of the week Marbel posted 4 saves for a total of 12 on the week.
Women’s Soccer DI Defensive Nominees: Kaitlyn Whitten, Mid-America Christian University; Jamie Murray, Warner University; Miranda Carda, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Marbel Eqwuenu, Lee University