Hartnett Named BIG EAST Defensive POW, Lynch Honor Roll

3/30/2021 7:22:00 AM | Women's Soccer

STORRS, Conn. - After a 2-0 week for the UConn women's soccer team, Jackie Harnett took home BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week honors while Isabelle Lynch was named to the BIG EAST weekly honor roll.

Harnett anchored the UConn defense which scored back-to-back shutout victories last week, beginning with a 3-0 clean sheet against Villanova on Thursday, followed by a 1-0 win at St. John's on Sunday. The Huskies outshot their opponents by a 29-8 margin, including a 13-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Huskies' defense limited the Wildcats to just one shot on Thursday, while Harnett was also credited with an assist in that contest, dishing on Isabelle Lynch's insurance score in the 77^th minute.

Lynch posted two goals against Villanova including her game-winner in the 37th minute.

UConn has won three-straight games and readies for a road contest at Seton Hall on Saturday.