MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Week
Mariana Mercado (King’s / So., D / Hampstead, N.Y.) led King’s defensive effort that allowed just two goals in a 1-1 week. Mercado helped shutdown Lycoming, allowing just three shots all game. The sophomore then scored the game-winning goal in the 82nd minute in the 2-1 victory. Mercado then helped the defense against regionally ranked Lebanon Valley in a tough 1-0 loss, holding the Dutchmen scoreless until late in the match.