A native of Christchurch, New Zealand, Lodge Whitham scored once and keyed the defensive effort that helped UNCP register a trio of shutouts, while limiting opponents to just 5.7 shots per game. The Braves allowed just five shots combined in league wins over Converse, Erskine. The 5-foot-6 freshman defender scored her first career goal in the win over Erskine and played all 270 minutes on the week.
2022 Conference Carolinas Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Aug. 30, 2022)
Offensive Player of the Week: Taylor Barrineau, Lees-McRae
Defensive Player of the Week: Chiara Coppin, UNC Pembroke
Week 2 (Sept. 6, 2022)
Offensive Player of the Week: Emily Hein, Mount Olive
Defensive Player of the Week: Makayla Willets, Francis Marion
Week 3 (Sept. 13, 2022)
Offensive Player of the Week: Mercy Bell, UNC Pembroke
Defensive Player of the Week: Freya Lodge Whitham, UNC Pembroke