COLORADO SPRINGS -- BYU freshman defender Nicole Jensen was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week after her performances against No. 17 Michigan and Colgate last weekend.
Jensen, a Denver, Colo., product, was the defensive catalyst in the Cougars' two shutouts last weekend to begin the season. In BYU's 0-0 tie against No. 17 Michigan, she helped hold the Wolverines, who averaged 14.6 shots per game in 2002, down to five total shots (three on goal) in the contest.
In the 2-0 win over Colgate, Jensen turned in another strong defensive performance and managed to push the ball to the Cougar forwards to start the offensive game. The Cougars defense held Colgate's tandem of Kate Barrett and Kelly Kuss to three total shots on goal.
Jensen and the women's soccer team will be back in action Friday, Sept. 5 as the Cougars host No. 7 Tennessee at South Stadium in Provo at 7:00 p.m. (MDT), BYUTV will broadcast the game live.