Posted: Sep 04, 2018
Eliza Beird, Hope
Senior, Defender
Holland, Mich.
In Hope's season-opening win against No. 23 Illinois Wesleyan Aug. 31, Beird helped subdue Illinois Wesleyan's attack to just five shots and only two shots on goal while assisting on both of Hope's goals in the 2-1 road win. Beird's corner kick in the 76th minute led to Hope's game-winner against the nationally-ranked foe.
2018 MIAA Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
September 4 - Eliza Beird, Hope