Jamie Keller named MAC Defensive Player of the Week for second time this season

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Jamie Keller readies for a shot at UMBC. Photo credit: Megan Frey

Hope Beatty

On Tuesday, senior goalkeeper Jamie Keller was named MAC Defensive Player of the Week.

In their most recent win against Detroit Mercy, Keller collected a total of nine saves, propelling RMU to a 13-8 victory. The team extended their conference win streak to 16 consecutive games on the season with the win.

Keller now has 101 total saves and a 13.81 goals-against average on the season, with 6-6. This is her second time winning the weekly honor, also winning it on March 15.

The team will now focus on their upcoming conference matchup with Kent State on Apr. 9 at noon, part of the Party at the Plaza doubleheader.