Franch Named Big 12's Defensive POW

October 02, 2012 | Cowgirl Soccer

Oct. 2, 2012

IRVING, Texas – Oklahoma State goalie AD Franch has been named the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week for games played Sept. 28-30, it was announced by the league office today.

Franch helped No. 17 Oklahoma State to a win and a tie at home last weekend, recording 14 saves and a shutout in the two matches. On Friday, the senior recorded her fifth shutout of the season and added to her school-record career total with her 37th in a 1-0 win over Iowa State. She notched four saves against the Cyclones. Franch's 37 career shutouts are tied for seventh on the NCAA's all-time list.

In Sunday's match against Bedlam-rival Oklahoma, Franch set a career high with 10 saves, including saving a penalty kick in the first overtime, in a 1-1 tie.

This is the third time Franch has earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors in her career and the first time this season.