University of West Alabama

Samantha Geissler has been named the Wildcat Athlete of the Week after her instrumental role in the Wildcats' 1-0-1 finish this weekend. The first-year goaltender compiled 66 saves with only three goals against in two games against St. Mary's. 

On Friday evening, Geissler stopped 38 shots in 65 minutes of play while allowing two goals, helping lift the Wildcats to a 2-2 tie despite being outshot 40-28.  On Saturday she had 28 saves and only allowed one goal as the Wildcats picked up a 3-1 victory.  Geissler's career record now stands at 2-0-1.