LATHAM, N.Y. – Penn College junior Nicole Lichtinger (Erie, Pa.) was named United East – Volt Division Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.

Lichtinger posted a 1-0-1 record to keep the Wildcats undefeated on the season, including a 0-0 draw against Penn State Berks to open UEC action on Saturday. The junior goalkeeper started the week with a 4-1 victory over Penn State Altoona with just two saves in the contest and added 11 more in the match against PSU Berks. Lichtinger is tied in the conference standings with three shutouts while her 39 saves leads the league and sits second with a .886 save percentage.