DePaul University Athletics
Schwartz, Haiser Earn BIG EAST Weekly Honors
8/24/2026 12:32:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
CHICAGO — Senior defender Kristen Schwartz was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week and freshman forward Katelyn Haiser received honorable roll accolades, the league announced on Monday afternoon.
Recognition comes on the coattails of a two-win week, split at home and on the road, as Schwartz anchored the backline in a 2-1 home victory over Denver followed by a 1-0 shutout at Lindenwood. At Lindenwood on Aug. 23, Schwartz was critical in helping hold the Lions shotless over 90 minutes of play. The award marked the first Player of the Week selection of Schwartz's career.
Haiser earned her first BIG EAST honor roll recognition after scoring the game-winner against Denver on Aug. 20 in the 68th minute. The freshman forward's successful push down the sideline and face-off with the Pioneers' goalkeeper marked her first collegiate goal and earned DePaul the 2-1 victory.
Up Next
The Blue Demons head across town to take on UIC on Thursday, Aug. 27. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CT at Flames Field.
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Recognition comes on the coattails of a two-win week, split at home and on the road, as Schwartz anchored the backline in a 2-1 home victory over Denver followed by a 1-0 shutout at Lindenwood. At Lindenwood on Aug. 23, Schwartz was critical in helping hold the Lions shotless over 90 minutes of play. The award marked the first Player of the Week selection of Schwartz's career.
Haiser earned her first BIG EAST honor roll recognition after scoring the game-winner against Denver on Aug. 20 in the 68th minute. The freshman forward's successful push down the sideline and face-off with the Pioneers' goalkeeper marked her first collegiate goal and earned DePaul the 2-1 victory.
Up Next
The Blue Demons head across town to take on UIC on Thursday, Aug. 27. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CT at Flames Field.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
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