Milwaukee City Wire

The Milwaukee women's soccer team has received both Horizon League Under Armour Player of the Week awards, according to an announcement from the league office.

Ashlyn Skinner-Barrett earned Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Bella Hollenbach was named Defensive Player of the Week. Both athletes were key contributors in Milwaukee's recent 1-0 win over Minnesota.

Skinner-Barrett scored the only goal of the match with a header from a corner kick in the 82nd minute. The goal secured a road victory against Minnesota, a team ranked regionally and included in the preseason national Top 25 poll.

Hollenbach recorded eight of her career-high ten saves during the second half, helping maintain Milwaukee's lead as the game neared its conclusion. She currently leads the league with 41 total saves and averages 6.83 saves per game.

These recognitions are the second and third weekly awards for Milwaukee this season. Zoey Pagels was previously named Offensive Player of the Week on August 18.

"Ashlyn Skinner-Barrett was named the league Offensive Player of the Week, with Bella Hollenbach picking up league Defensive Player of the Week accolades."

"Both played a significant role in Milwaukee's thrilling 1-0 victory over Big Ten for Minnesota last week."

"Skinner-Barrett scored the lone goal of the game on a header off a corner kick opportunity. Her goal in the 82nd minute help Milwaukee to the impressive road win, coming against the regionally-ranked Golden Gophers who were also selected to the preseason national Top 25 poll."

"Hollenbach was huge – coming up with eight of her career-best 10 saves in the second half with the game on the line. She came up with big stop after big stop as the game was headed down the stretch, keeping MKE in position for the big victory when the goal finally came. Her 41 total saves and 6.83 saves per game are tops in the league."

"The awards are the second and third claimed by the team this season, joining Zoey Pagels, who was named Offensive Player of the Week August 18."