MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Junior defender Olivia Gauthier of the No. 18 University of Memphis women's soccer team has been named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week this week after helping lead the Tigers to a pair of shutout victories at the Music City Invitational. Goalkeeper Rachel Ashworth Shepard was also recognized this week and was placed on the Weekly Honor Roll.
Gauthier was named to the Music City Invitational All-Tournament Team after leading the Tiger defense to their third and fourth shutouts of the 2017 season. The Tigers allowed just 14 shots all weekend including a season-low four shots allowed in the 6-0 win over Rhode Island.