MELBOURNE, Fla. – Jasmine Gallo of the Eckerd women's soccer team has been named the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday morning.
Gallo anchored the Tritons' backline during an unbeaten week, helping Eckerd earn a pair of draws against No. 11 Nova Southeastern and Georgia College.
The senior defender played all 90 minutes against No. 11 Nova Southeastern on Wednesday, helping Eckerd hold the Sharks scoreless for the first time this season in a 0-0 draw. The Triton defense limited Nova Southeastern to just three shots on goal and 10 total attempts.
Gallo followed with another 90-minute performance against Georgia College on Saturday, helping limit the Bobcats to 10 shots. Gallo also made an impact offensively, converting a penalty kick in the 76th minute to secure a 1-1 draw on Senior Day.
The London, England native played all 180 minutes during the week as Eckerd extended its unbeaten streak to five games.
