EDISON, N.J. – Niagara women's soccer goalkeeper Shangyne Samuels has been named the MAAC Defensive Player of the Week announced on Monday.

Samuels (1-0-0) made her first career start in the Purple Eagles' 3-0 shutout of Quinnipiac, the MAAC's top-scoring offense, on Saturday, Sept. 24. Samuels recorded a career-high seven saves against the Bobcats.

The Purple Eagles take the pitch next on Wednesday, Sept. 28 when they take on cross-town rival Canisius in the teams' annual Battle of the Bridge meeting at 7:00 p.m.

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