Northwestern University Athletics
Bridget Bianco Earns First B1G Defensive Honor
3/9/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
Evanston, Ill. -- Northwestern senior Bridget Bianco has been named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
Bianco made double-digit saves for the second consecutive contest Saturday, making 12 stops to lead the Wildcats past Colorado at Lakeside Field, 14-8.The performance comes on the heels of a 13-save performance at No. 2 North Carolina just a week ago.
The Moorestown, N.J., native reached double figures with 10 saves in the first 30 minutes of play, holding the Buffs to 3-for-7 on free-position opportunities in the opening half.
She went on to make two more saves in the second half when the 'Cats outscored CU, 10-4.
This marks the third-straight week that a Wildcat has earned a weekly Big Ten honor.
Bianco and the Wildcats return to action on Sunday, March 22 when they play host to No. 6 Syracuse at Lakeside Field. The game is scheduled for noon and will be aired on the Big Ten Network.
2015 Weekly Big Ten Award Honorees
Feb. 9 - Kara Mupo (Offensive), Sheila Nesselbush (Defensive), Selena Lasota (Freshman)
Feb. 23 - Selena Lasota (Offensive/Freshman)
March 2 - Corinne Wessels (Freshman)
March 9 - Bridget Bianco (Defensive)
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