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Lauren Lewis Named MAC Field Hockey Defensive Player of the Week
September 08, 2026 | Field Hockey
MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State field hockey standout Lauren Lewis has earned her first career Mid-American Conference (MAC) Defensive Player of the Week honor, announced today by the league office.
Lewis captured the conference's weekly accolade following a phenomenal weekend performance that showcased both her clutch offensive capabilities and her elite, resilient defensive skills against Lehigh University and the No. 4 ranked University of Iowa Hawkeyes.
On Saturday against Lehigh, Lewis was the catalyst for the Cardinals' thrilling 5-4 comeback victory. With the match tied late in the fourth quarter, she delivered a spectacular offensive burst, scoring back-to-back goals under pressure. Her first strike served as the critical go-ahead goal to break a 3-3 deadlock, and she followed it up just two minutes later with another brilliant finish to stretch the lead to 5-3. Her poise inside the circle entirely shifted the momentum and ultimately secured the hard-fought win for Ball State.
On Sunday, Lewis transitioned seamlessly into an elite defensive anchor as the Cardinals took on the offensive powerhouse of No. 4 Iowa. Despite facing a relentless Hawkeye attack, Lewis stood tall on the backline, single-handedly preventing a larger deficit by recording an incredible three defensive saves.
Lewis captured the conference's weekly accolade following a phenomenal weekend performance that showcased both her clutch offensive capabilities and her elite, resilient defensive skills against Lehigh University and the No. 4 ranked University of Iowa Hawkeyes.
On Saturday against Lehigh, Lewis was the catalyst for the Cardinals' thrilling 5-4 comeback victory. With the match tied late in the fourth quarter, she delivered a spectacular offensive burst, scoring back-to-back goals under pressure. Her first strike served as the critical go-ahead goal to break a 3-3 deadlock, and she followed it up just two minutes later with another brilliant finish to stretch the lead to 5-3. Her poise inside the circle entirely shifted the momentum and ultimately secured the hard-fought win for Ball State.
On Sunday, Lewis transitioned seamlessly into an elite defensive anchor as the Cardinals took on the offensive powerhouse of No. 4 Iowa. Despite facing a relentless Hawkeye attack, Lewis stood tall on the backline, single-handedly preventing a larger deficit by recording an incredible three defensive saves.
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