HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton student-athlete Sofia Gildemeister has been named the Empire 8 Field Hockey Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending September 12.

Gildemeister saw 11 penalty corners and made eight keys saves in Houghton's 4-1 conference win on Saturday over Keuka. She helped Houghton maintain its lead during an extremely dangerous third quarter in which Keuka attempted 10 shots. Gildemeister also made seven saves on Tuesday versus Morrisville.