Ball State University Athletics
Jordan Dues Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
MUNCIE, Ind. – Senior goalkeeper Jordan Dues was named this week’s MAC Defensive Player of the Week for her performances in last weekend’s games.
Dues has played every minute in the cage through the first four games. The native of Fallbrook, California has limited the opposition to two goals in all four games.
In the Cards’ overtime win against Brown, Dues had three saves. The only goal she allowed was a perfectly placed penalty stroke in the last minute of the first half.
In the loss to Richmond, Dues had five saves on the day, only allowing one goal from the left of the circle. Dues had a .800 save percentage in the two games.
“Jordan was a strong presence in the back and a leader in our defensive unit,” said Coach Christy Longacre. “She was able to fend off some great shots and attacking pressure by both Brown and Richmond, who both have a lot of talent in their midfield and forward lines.”
Edel Nyland, junior forward from Longwood, was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week. She scored eight goals in Longwood’s first five games.
The Cardinals are in action again this weekend with the first matchup Friday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. in Evanston, Illinois, against Northwestern. The Cards will then take on Colgate in a neutral site game on Saturday, Sept. 10, at noon.
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