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Deehan Named IWLCA & ACC Defensive Player of the Week

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Senior goaltender Bridget Deehan has been named the IWLCA and ACC’s Defensive Player of the Week, it was announced Tuesday afternoon (March 30).

Deehan anchored the Irish defense in Notre Dame’s 13-9 road win on Sunday (March 28) at #9 Duke. The Milton, Georgia, native recorded 12 saves, eight of which came in the second half to preserve an Irish lead, to go with a career-high six ground balls and a caused turnover.

Notre Dame’s 2021 Weekly Honors
Samantha Lynch – ACC Offensive POTW (Feb. 16, March 23)
Bridget Deehan – IWLCA & ACC Defensive POTW (March 30)

Up Next

  • The #4/5 Irish continue their ACC road swing with a matchup with #7 Virginia this Saturday (April 3) in Charlottesville.
  • The contest is slated for 1 p.m. ET and will be streamed live via ACC Network Extra.

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