Auburn defender Kala Faulkner was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week and was selected to TopDrawerSoccer.com's Team of the Week following her performances against Mississippi State and Alabama this past weekend.
This is the first award for the junior in her career, and the first time since 2012 that an Auburn player has been awarded SEC Defensive Player of the Week.
Faulkner led the Tigers' defense to consecutive shutouts, clinching a spot in the SEC Tournament for the 14th-consecutive season and improving their chances to make the NCAA Tournament.
In a 2-0 win over Mississippi State and a 1-0 win over Alabama, Auburn allowed 21 shots combined and only five on goal.
The Tigers have had eight shutouts this season, tied for the most by an Auburn team in the last five seasons.
Auburn finishes its season Thursday night in Baton Rouge against LSU. The game will be televised on SEC Network+ at 7 p.m.
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