Winona State goalkeeper Alexandra Vial has been named the NSIC Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. Vial pitched two shutouts for the Warriors this past weekend, beating SMSU 1-0 and Sioux Falls 2-0. Vial made nine saves on the weekend and has now shutout six of her nine NSIC opponents this season. Winona State is 9-3 overall and 8-1 in the NSIC and they return to action Saturday at Minnesota-Crookston.