STANFORD, Calif. – Having helped guide Stanford to a 2-0 week to start the season, senior Elise Evans has been named ACC co-Defensive Player of the Week.
The conference weekly honor is the third in Evans’ career, including her first as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. She had previously been named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week twice during the 2022 season.
The Cardinal posted a 7-0 shutout victory over San Francisco on Thursday before knocking off No. 16 Santa Clara 5-1 on Sunday.
Evans was instrumental in the strong start, compiling a pair of assists in the season opener before scoring her first goal of the season against the Broncos. The goal was Evans’ sixth of her career, while the multi-assist game was her first.
A native of Redwood City, Calif., Evans totaled 136 minutes at center back over the first two matches, helping Stanford limit the opposition to just six total shots (one on frame).
Evans shares the Defensive Player of the Week honor with Wake Forest’s Valentina Amaral, while Duke’s Mia Minestrella was named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Cardinal will continue a five-match homestand to open the year this week, welcoming San Diego State to The Farm on Thursday night for a 7 p.m. kickoff.