What you need to know:
* Redshirt-junior Brie Haynes earned SBC Defensive Player of the Week following two shutouts and eight saves this weekend.
* Haynes helped lead the team to its seventh shutout following the 0-0 double overtime draw at Appalachian State Sunday afternoon.
* The team is 4-3-4 overall and 1-1-2 in league play, and will return to the pitch Friday to host Troy.
ATLANTA- Redshirt-junior Brie Haynes earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, the league announced Tuesday.
Haynes was the driving force behind two shutouts this weekend, helping to earn the seventh overall shutout for the team this season. Haynes played all 200 minutes in goal and had eight key saves to keep both opponents out of the net.
Her two saves were clutch in the 2-0 shutout of Coastal Carolina, the first conference win for the Panthers. Haynes has 62 saves this season, giving her a .838 save percentage.
Haynes ranks fourth in the Sun Belt for saves, and the Panthers are tied for first place for their seven shutouts.
Georgia State will return to the field Friday night to host Troy at 7 p.m. Admission to the GSU Soccer Complex is free, and live stats will be available at GeorgiaStateSports.com.
