Brandon Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

10/10/2011 12:00:00 AM | Soccer

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - Junior defender Bailey Brandon has been named the Mid-American Conference's Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.

Brandon steadied Central Michigan's defense and provided some offense at key times over the weekend en route to the Chippewas sweeping Miami and Bowling Green to keep their MAC record unblemished. Brandon helped CMU post its eighth shutout of the season in Friday's 1-0 win over Miami, assistant in allowing just one shot on goal from MU. In Sunday's 2-1 win, Brandon scored her first goal of the season in the 17th minute and later tallied what turned out to be the game-winning assist when Jennifer Gassman scored in the 70th minute. The junior played all 90 minutes versus Miami and 87 versus BGSU Sunday.

The Chippewas will look to keep their MAC unbeaten streak alive, when they head to Western Michigan on Friday for a 4 p.m. kickoff. They will then travel to Northern Illinois on Sunday for a 1 p.m. contest.