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Plaschko Named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week
9/5/2023 2:10:00 PM | Soccer
MINNEAPOLIS - After collecting her third-straight shutout and making a season-high eight saves against No. 22 Georgia, University of Minnesota goalkeeper Megan Plaschko was named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
The award marks the graduate's fourth time receiving the honor. She previously won last season on Oct. 11 and during her junior year on Sept. 7 and Oct. 19.
"Plaschko is one of the top goalkeepers in our league and showed why against Georgia," said head coach Erin Chastain. "Her leadership and ability to step up in big moments is incredible. We are very fortunate to have her leading the way in our program."
Plaschko, a double major in marketing and communication studies, recorded back-to-back-to-back shutouts against Marquette, No. 22 Georgia, and St. Thomas (a combined shutout with Cam Xu against the Tommies). Against the Bulldogs, she faced 20 shots and saved all eight shots on goal - a season high.
Nationally, Plaschko ranks No. 19 in shutouts and third in the Big Ten. She holds a 0.348 GAA (goals against average) which seats her at third in the Big Ten and 30th nationally.
Next up, Minnesota hits the road to face Creighton on Friday in Omaha at 4:00 p.m. CT. The match can be streamed live on FloFC.
The award marks the graduate's fourth time receiving the honor. She previously won last season on Oct. 11 and during her junior year on Sept. 7 and Oct. 19.
"Plaschko is one of the top goalkeepers in our league and showed why against Georgia," said head coach Erin Chastain. "Her leadership and ability to step up in big moments is incredible. We are very fortunate to have her leading the way in our program."
Plaschko, a double major in marketing and communication studies, recorded back-to-back-to-back shutouts against Marquette, No. 22 Georgia, and St. Thomas (a combined shutout with Cam Xu against the Tommies). Against the Bulldogs, she faced 20 shots and saved all eight shots on goal - a season high.
Nationally, Plaschko ranks No. 19 in shutouts and third in the Big Ten. She holds a 0.348 GAA (goals against average) which seats her at third in the Big Ten and 30th nationally.
Next up, Minnesota hits the road to face Creighton on Friday in Omaha at 4:00 p.m. CT. The match can be streamed live on FloFC.
Highlights: Gophers 2, Nebraska 2
Thursday, September 11
Highlights: Gophers 2, Brown 0
Monday, September 01
Highlights: Gophers 4, Marquette 3
Thursday, August 28
Highlights: Gophers 4, Northern Illinois 0
Sunday, August 24