Detroit's Hinde Named Women's Soccer Player of the Week

Sept. 8, 2008

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INDIANAPOLIS - University of Detroit Mercy freshman goalkeeper Joanna Hinde (pronounced HIND) has been named Horizon League Women's Soccer Player of the Week for the period of Sept. 1-7. It is Hinde's first career honor from the league office.

Hinde, a native of Shelby Township, Mich., led the Titans to a 1-0-1 week, compiling 200 shutout minutes and 17 saves in a 0-0 tie against Eastern Michigan Tuesday and a 2-0 win over Madonna University Friday.

Against the Eagles, the freshman was under assault for all 110 minutes as EMU outshot Detroit by a 24-8 margin. Hinde stopped all 12 shots on goal in leading the Titans to a tie.

The 12 saves is tied for a season league-high with Green Bay freshman Maddie Drusch.

On Friday, Hinde totaled five saves to lead Detroit to its first road win of the season, a 2-0 win at local rival Madonna.

For the week, Hinde played 200 scoreless minutes, making 17 saves and posting a pair of shutouts.

Hinde has posted three consecutive shuouts totaling 353:48 of scoreless goalkeeping. She has not allowed a goal since the 27th minute of the season opener against Central Michigan.

Hinde and the Detroit Titans return to action Friday at UC-Irvine at 10 p.m. ET.