The Conference Carolinas has named NGU goalkeeper Samantha Montgomery the Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Week for week six of the women's soccer season. Montgomery, a true freshman from Georgetown, Texas recorded a total of ten saves in shutout victories against the Converse Valkyries and Mount Olive Trojans. Eight of Montgomery's saves came against the Trojans, which improved her record to 7-2-1 for the season. Her six shutouts currently lead the conference.

NGU returns to action on Wednesday, October 5th against the Flying Fleet of Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina.