Maggie Kersting Named MWC Defensive Performer of the Week
Posted: Oct 18, 2021
Lake Forest College women's soccer player Maggie Kersting was named Midwest Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this month on Monday.
Kersting and the rest of the Foresters posted a 1-0 victory at Cornell College on Saturday to clinch a spot in the 2021 MWC Tournament. The senior goalkeeper made nine saves in the contest, including six in the second half and the 100th of her career.
It was the sixth consecutive scoreless start for Kersting and shutout for Lake Forest. She has not surrendered a goal in more than 550 minutes of play and improved to 8-4-1 with a 0.81 goals against average on the season. Saturday's result was the 20th victory and 10th shutout of her career.
MWC Performers of the Week are selected by the league's sports information directors. Kersting also earned the award on October 4.
