SOMERSET, N.J. (March 10, 2015) – Saint Francis U sophomore goalie
Heather McKee (Bel Air, Md./C. Milton Wright Bel Air) was tabbed as the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week for her efforts in SFU's three games down south last week.
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McKee was outstanding for Saint Francis in between the pipes this past week, picking up two victories in three games.
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In the Red Flash's first win of the year against Mercer on Tuesday, Mckee tallied six saves and only allowed seven goals in a 14-7 decision.
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On Thursday against Gardner-Webb, The Bel Air, Md. native registered seven saves and again held the opponent to single-digit goals, only allowing six in a 15-6 victory. In SFU's lone setback of the week, McKee posted 10 saves on Saturday against Davidson.
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Saint Francis continues its long road schedule away from Loretto, but this time it plays in the same state at Duquesne on Wednesday at 4 p.m. The Red Flash open its home schedule on March 21 against Delaware State.
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