IRVING, Texas — No. 7 BYU women’s soccer freshman goalkeeper Lynette Hernaez received Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week honors for the first time, the league announced Wednesday morning.
The Cougars defeated Oklahoma State (3-0) and Oklahoma (2-0) last week, posting back-to-back shutouts and going a perfect 5-0 on the road in BYU’s first season in the Big 12 Conference.
All of the Cougars' Big 12 weekly awards have been awarded to BYU’s defense, with Olivia Smith-Griffitts and Kendell Petersen receiving recognition earlier in the season.
Hernaez started in both road games for the Cougars last week, totaling 180 minutes on the pitch. She recorded a new career-high of seven saves against Oklahoma, claiming her third shutout of the season and second in a row.
The Corona, Calif. native had a combined 13 saves between the two games, helping BYU maintain its undefeated streak in conference play.
Listed below are the Big 12 awards won by BYU soccer players this season:
Week 1:
Kendell Petersen: Defensive Player of the Week
Week 3:
Kendell Petersen: Defensive Player of the Week
Week 4:
Olivia Smith-Griffitts: Defensive Player of the Week
Week 9:
Lynette Hernaez: Goalkeeper of the Week