University of West Alabama goalkeeper Jess Martin was named the Gulf South Conference Women’s Soccer Defender of the Week on Tuesday.
Martin pitched two shutouts last week. She recording three saves on 12 total shots faced in a 2-0 win against Shorter University and a 1-0 triumph over Alabama-Huntsville.
Last season, Martin started in all 18 games for UWA. She collected three shutouts and also recorded 87 total saves for a .630 save percentage. In high school, at Norcross High School (Ga.), she was a 2011 All-County selection and was also named to the AAAAA All-Star Game.