JACKSON, MS- Millsaps goalie Whitney Smith was named the Southern Athletic Association's defender of the week for her efforts in the Majors' win over Oglethorpe. 

The junior improved to 3-0 in her first season as the Millsaps' netminder and Saturday's performance was her best yet. Smith made 13 saves against 16 shots in the Majors 19-3 win over the Stormy Petrels. 

Smith currently leads the SAA in saves with 31 and owns a strong 53 percent save percentage on the season. 

Smith and the Majors head to the bluegrass state this weekend for a conference match against Centre and Denison. The Majors face Denison first on Saturday, opening draw is set for 11AM.