Principia College's Carlie Sanderude, a sophomore from Ridgefield, Conn., has been named the Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for the week of October 24-30. It marks the second time this season that she has earned the honor.

Sanderude played at defensive midfielder, outside defender and center back for Principia this past week, showing her positional versatility in defensive roles. Against Greenville College, Sanderude played defensive holding midfielder and scored Principia's first goal just one minute after Greenville scored. She took a shot outside the 18-yard box to tie the game at 1-1. She later moved to her usual outside defender position, where she helped prevent Greenville from attacking down the left side for the remainder of the game.

Sanderude filled in at center back versus Fontbonne University and stepped up to pressure the Griffins' midfielders and make solid tackles.