University of Memphis Athletics
Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Smit Collects Second Player of the Week Award This Season
Sep 20, 2021 | Women's Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis defender Kimberley Smit has collected her second American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week Award this season following her performance last Thursday night in the team's 4-0 win over Temple, the conference announced Monday.
Smit, who helped lead the Tiger's defense to their sixth shutout of the season, also got in on the scoring action; in the 31' of action, Smit took a free kick about two yards outside the side of the box and curved it in for Memphis' for goal of the match and Smit's first goal of the season.
This is the second time this season that Smit has collected this honor. She was named as the AAC's Defensive Player of the Week back on Aug. 23.
The Tigers return to action this Thursday when they travel to current No. 14 UCF. Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. CST.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Smit, who helped lead the Tiger's defense to their sixth shutout of the season, also got in on the scoring action; in the 31' of action, Smit took a free kick about two yards outside the side of the box and curved it in for Memphis' for goal of the match and Smit's first goal of the season.
This is the second time this season that Smit has collected this honor. She was named as the AAC's Defensive Player of the Week back on Aug. 23.
The Tigers return to action this Thursday when they travel to current No. 14 UCF. Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. CST.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Players Mentioned
D
/ Women's SoccerWomen's Soccer: Finley Lavin Press Conference- July 29, 2025
Tuesday, July 29
Women's Soccer: Brooks Monaghan Press Conference- July 29, 2025
Tuesday, July 29
Wolfchase Toyota Insider: Women's Soccer Edition - April 28, 2025
Monday, April 28
Women's Soccer: AAC Quarterfinal vs. Tulsa-November 5, 2025
Tuesday, November 05