ISU’s Smith named MVC Defense Player of Week for 3rd time

Posted on October 3, 2017
Haley Smith
Haley Smith has allowed just one goal in Illinois State’s last five games. (Photo courtesy GoRedbids.com)

By ISU Sports Information

ST. LOUIS – Sophomore goalkeeper Haley Smith earned MVC Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season following standout performances against UMKC and Western Illinois.

Smith earned her fifth and sixth shutouts of the season over the weekend, on pace to tie the nine shutouts she had during the 2016 season. She tallied five saves between the pipes Friday night in the 1-0 victory over UMKC and only needed to make two saves Sunday in the 1-0 victory over Western Illinois, thanks to the Redbird back line. Smith has 61 saves on the season so far, on pace to reach the 74 she had on the 2016 season.

Smith and the Redbirds return to action Wednesday when they host the Flames of UIC for senior night.

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