KUTZTOWN, Pa. – In just two games last week, junior forward
Jillian Buchman (Drums, Pa./Hazleton) matched her season output from last year with three goals, leading Kutztown to a 2-0 week. Buchman was recognized by the league office, earning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week honors, announced Tuesday afternoon.
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In two games last week, Buchman combined to score three goals, including two game winners. Buchman netted an overtime winner to defeat Lindenwood and then scored two of KU's three goals to earn their first PSAC victory of the season over Mansfield. Her two goals against the Mounties was the most scored in a game for the junior, and they came on just two shots.
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Buchman has a career-high five goals this season, to go along with three assists.
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The fourth-ranked Golden Bears (8-2 overall, 1-1 PSAC) will take on second-ranked Shippensburg (8-0, 2-0) today at 4 p.m., before finishing the week at Neumann on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m.
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