Once Korbin Albert got a step on her marker, everything else seemed inevitable. She pushed the ball ahead, scampering down the pitch, well away from two trailing Florida State defenders. And she made no mistake on her ensuing finish, slotting the ball past a helpless keeper. The goal gave Notre Dame an early lead over the Seminoles and set the tone for a 4-0 thrashing of the reigning national champions. For Albert, it was a continuation of a strong week, one where the sophomore midfielder scored three goals to help the Risih to two massive wins. Her ability to deliver in such big moments makes her our player of the week.

Player of the Week: Korbin Albert, Notre Dame

Women's Team of the Week: October 3-9

GK Brenna Crump, Pacific - Crump tallied 13 stops as Pacific held BYU to a 1-1 draw. She now leads the WCC in saves.

D Olivia Migli, Duke - Migli starred for the Blue Devils last week, scoring a goal and providing an assist as her team dispatched two ACC foes at home.

D Madelyn Desiano, UCLA - Desiano led a back line that kept two clean sheets last week. She also scored her first collegiate goal with a long distance effort to help UCLA past Arizona State.

D Jyllissa Harris, South Carolina - Harris has been a crucial cog in South Carolina’s(w) defense for five years now. And last week she was at her best, playing all 180 minutes as the Gamecocks picked up two vital SEC wins.

D Kendra Pasquale, Illinois - Pasquale bagged a brace as Illinois beat Purdue, 2-1. Her screamer in the first minute was one of the goals of the season.

M Olivia Wade, BYU - Wade was instrumental for the Cougars last week. She scored twice, including a wonderful solo effort against San Francisco.

M Taylor Huff, Tennessee - Huff has been vital in Tennessee's SEC surge. The midfielder scored and assisted last week as the Vols picked up two more conference wins.

M Korbin Albert, Notre Dame - Albert scored three goals across two contests, including a remarkable run and finish against Florida State.

F Brittany Raphino, Brown - Raphino was at her dominant best last week, scoring three goals as Brown continued to pick up wins.

F Ashley Labbe, FGCU - Labbe scored three goals for the Eagles as they secured two wins. Her brace at Bellarmine capped off an impressive performance for the sophomore.

F Keely Roy, Calfornia(w) - Roy scored three of Cal’s four goals last week, including two in a home win over Washington State

Honorable mentions:

GK Tatum Sanders (Tulsa), GK Riley Melendez (Towson), M Felicia Knox (Alabama), F Delaney Lappin (Drexel), F Lauren DeBeau (Michigan State), F Izzy D’Aquila (Santa Clara), M Anna Haddock (Auburn), F Riley Baker (Kansas State), D Brooke Boyd (St. John’s(w)), M Maya Dean (Bowling Green)