Penn State, Notre Dame and Colorado are gaining momentum ahead of the postseason. Penn State earned a ranked win and a draw on a road trip through Michigan, while Notre Dame’s Izzy Engle and Colorado’s Faith Leyba delivered standout performances. The week’s other honors went to Seton Hall goalkeeper Kate Kleinsmith and Texas A&M freshman Ireland Churchill.

By the Numbers
  • Penn State earned 4 points against No. 5 Michigan State and No. 24 Michigan.
  • Engle scored in 3 straight games, including 2 goals against No. 15 Florida State.
  • Colorado has won 4 of its last 5 games; Leyba scored in both Arizona road wins.
  • Kleinsmith made 8 saves in a shutout win and has a 90.9% save rate this season.
  • Churchill has scored 11 goals, tied for the most by a freshman, including 2 goals in each of her last 2 games.
Yes, But

Not every strong individual performance translated into a win: Churchill scored twice, but Texas A&M lost 3-2 to Missouri. Seton Hall also opened its week with a 2-0 loss before Kleinsmith helped secure a 1-0 win over Georgetown.

Bottom Line

With the postseason approaching, Penn State’s road results and the rising form of Engle and Colorado signal teams sharpening at the right time. Individual awards tell part of the story; turning that momentum into consistent results will matter most.