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Martin Named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week
9/15/2026 2:00:00 PM | Soccer
It marks the second Big Ten weekly honor of Martin's career
MINNEAPOLIS - University of Minnesota goalkeeper Sarah Martin was named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday.
The honor marks the second weekly award of Martin's career. She was previously named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week on Oct. 14, 2025.
The Champlin, Minnesota, native picked up her 14th individual career shutout against No. 25 Iowa on Thursday, her second of the season. Her performance helped Minnesota defeat its first ranked opponent since beating No. 14 South Carolina 2-1 in the NCAA Tournament on Nov. 22, 2024.
Over the weekend, Martin faced 40 shots, 22 against Iowa and 18 against Penn State, allowing only one goal to the Nittany Lions. She made 13 total saves, including six in the shutout of Iowa and a season-high seven at Penn State.
Martin and the Golden Gophers return to action on Sunday, Sept. 20 to take on the Northwestern Wildcats at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Kick off is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT and can be streamed live on B1G+.
The honor marks the second weekly award of Martin's career. She was previously named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week on Oct. 14, 2025.
The Champlin, Minnesota, native picked up her 14th individual career shutout against No. 25 Iowa on Thursday, her second of the season. Her performance helped Minnesota defeat its first ranked opponent since beating No. 14 South Carolina 2-1 in the NCAA Tournament on Nov. 22, 2024.
Over the weekend, Martin faced 40 shots, 22 against Iowa and 18 against Penn State, allowing only one goal to the Nittany Lions. She made 13 total saves, including six in the shutout of Iowa and a season-high seven at Penn State.
Martin and the Golden Gophers return to action on Sunday, Sept. 20 to take on the Northwestern Wildcats at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Kick off is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT and can be streamed live on B1G+.
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