MANAHAWKIN, N.J. – Sophomore defender Anna Moors became the first student-athlete in Monmouth University Field Hockey program history to be named the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division I Defensive Player of the Week, announced Wednesday morning.

Moors was honored as the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Co-Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season after tallying her first career hat trick in the 6-1 victory over LIU on Sunday. She converted on two corner tries, one of which was the game-winning goal, and added her third late in the third quarter to cap the career day.

The sophomore also led the shutdown of the Sharks defensively at the center back position, holding LIU to just three shot attempts to Monmouth's 28 – both season bests for the Hawks in 2024. Moors is putting together a fantastic season, as she is now tied atop the Hawks for the team lead with eight goals – a mark that ranks tied for fourth in the CAA.
 
Moors and the Hawks (10-6, 2-3 CAA) host William & Mary in the final game of the regular season on Friday, Nov. 1 at So Sweet A Cat Field. The game will be broadcast live on FloSports at 2 p.m. A win would secure Monmouth's spot in the CAA Tournament for the third straight season.