Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Brooke Gosse named MVC's Defender of the Week
10/13/2026 | 3:00:00 | Women's Soccer
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois sophomore Brooke Gosse has been named Missouri Valley Conference Defender of the Week, earning her second MVC weekly honor of the 2026 season.
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Gosse previously earned MVC Player of the Week honors on Aug. 18 after scoring twice in SIU's 5-0 victory over Western Illinois. She was also named to the 2025 MVC All-Freshman Team.
The St. Augustine, Fla., native helped the Salukis secure a 1-0 shutout victory over Illinois State on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex. Gosse played all 90 minutes as Southern Illinois limited the Redbirds to seven shots, including just one on goal.
The victory extended SIU's program-record winning streak to nine consecutive matches.
Gosse and the Salukis return to action Thursday, Oct. 15, traveling to Valparaiso for a 7 p.m. MVC matchup.
FOLLOW THE SALUKISKeep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
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