In truth, Lauren DeBeau didn’t need to score against Rutgers. It was the 85th minute, and her Michigan State side had already wrapped up the Big Ten regular season title. Any other points were bonuses.

DeBeau earned Michigan State all three. The forward smacked the ball into the top corner from 30 yards out, sealing an 8th straight conference win to cap off the regular season. It was a fitting end ot an excellent week for the senior. She scored twice — both game winners — to help Michigan State go undefeated in conference play. She now has 10 goals on the season and there could be more to come.

Player of The Week: Lauren DeBeau, Michigan State

Women's Team of the Week: October 17-23

GK Megan McClay, Villanova - McClay posted 12 saves last week with a perfect save percentage. The Wildcats went 1-0-1, finishing the season on a high note.

D Delaney Graham, Duke - Graham was typically reliable at the back for Duke, playing all nearly every minute as the Blue Devils enjoyed a 2-0 week. She was also impactful in the final third, contributing two assists.

D Mackenzie Reuber, Bowling Green - Reuber influenced the game at both ends last week, scoring and assisting across two wins. The Falcons didn’t concede when Reuber was on the pitch.

D Alyssa Bourgeois, Santa Clara - Bourgeois helped Santa Clara at both ends of the pitch, holding its opponents to just one goal across two wins. She also provided an assist in the Broncos 4-0 victory over Portland.

D Olivia Lewis. UCF - Lewis has been central to UCF’s AAC regular season title win, starting 13 of 14 games. She was particularly valuable last week, scoring the winner in a 1-0 result over East Carolina.

M Jasmine Aikey, Stanford - Aikey scored all three goals in Stanford’s 3-0 win over Oregon State Sunday evening. Her recent form has pushed the Cardinal toward the top of the Pac 12.

M Allyson Sentnor, North Carolina - Sentnor was the difference maker in UNC’s 2-1 win against Florida State. She earned a penalty in the first half — which UNC converted to equalize. She also scored the winner, smashing the ball home from the top of the box.

M Aryssa Mahrt, Wisconsin - Mahrt led Wisconsin to a 4-1 win over Nebraska, bagging a brace as the Badgers closed out the Big Ten regular season in style.

F Lauren Karabin, Monmouth - Karabin scored and assisted in Monmouth’s CAA title sealing win over Northeastern.

F Lauren DeBeau, Michigan State - DeBeau’s two goals led the Spartans to back-to-back wins in the last week of regular season play.

F Caroline Kelly, Saint Louis - Kelly scored twice and added an assist as the Billikens won twice last week. She now has 11 goals and six assists in St. Louis’ impressive season.

Honorable Mentions:

GK McKenna Dalfonso (Elon), F Trinity Byars (Texas), M/F Olivia Wade (BYU), M Lucy Cappadona (Connecticut), M Talie Sommer (Butler), F Abigail Isger (Butler), GK Grace Barbara (Arkansas), GK McKinley Crone (Alabama), F Kori Lawrence (Presbytarian(w))