KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mikayla Kimsey of Cumberlands (Ky.) helped the Patriots pick up a pair of big wins last week, both of which were on the road to earn NAIA Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week honors.

To open her week between the sticks, she made nine saves playing all 60 minutes against No. 10 Ave Maria (Fla.). Her efforts in goal led UC to a 13-6 victory on the road. She followed it up by making six more saves against (RV) St. Thomas (Fla.) for a commanding 20-3 win. 

Over both games, Kimsey improved as each went on. So much so that she allowed just two second-half goals last week.

Kimsey and the Patriots are back on the field Feb. 28 when they welcome (RV) Marian (Ind.) to Williamsburg, Ky., and the UC Lacrosse/Soccer Complex.