NEWTOWN, Pa. – Widener Women's Soccer goalkeeper Araba Abanyie was named MAC Commonwealth Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in her career as announced by the conference office Tuesday morning.

Araba Abanyie posted back-to-back shutouts to lead Widener to a 1-0-1 week in conference play. The first-year goalkeeper made two saves in a 1-0 win over Alvernia, including a crucial stop late in the second half to preserve the victory. She followed with eight saves in a scoreless draw against Eastern.

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