LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV women's soccer sophomore goalkeeper Riley Liebsack was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.

A native of Torrance, California, Liebsack anchored the Rebel defense as they topped Eastern Washington, 2-0 on Sunday. In the win, she recorded her fifth career shutout and made saves on all five of EWU's shots on goal.

This is the first time a UNLV player has received the recognition this season and the second career weekly honor for Liebsack.

UP NEXT: The Rebels remain home this week for a pair of matches at Peter Johann Memorial Field. They will take on Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. PT, before facing Idaho State on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. PT.

2022 SEASON TICKETS: Season tickets to UNLV women's soccer games, which are $25 for seniors, faculty, staff and alumni and $35 for the general public, can be purchased at UNLVTickets.com or by calling 702-739-3267. Single-game tickets are $6 per adult when purchased in advance of game day, $10 at the door and free for kids in high school or younger.

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