ROCK HILL, S.C. – Belmont Abbey goalie Lily Willard has been named the South Atlantic Conference WePlayed Sports Field Hockey Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced today. The award is the second this season for Willard as she was also recognized on October 5.

Willard, a senior from Coatesville, Pa., posted her fourth shutout of the season in Belmont Abbey's 1-0 victory over Lander on Oct. 24. She played all 60 minutes in goal and made eight saves, including three in both the third and fourth quarters. Willard finished with a 1.000 save percentage in the win.

Belmont Abbey had two road games remaining on its 2026 schedule. The first of those takes place next Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Converse.