SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State forward Morgan Russmann and Denver goalkeeper Molly Wissman were named the latest Summit League Women’s Soccer Peak Performers of the Week. Russmann collected the offensive accolade for the second consecutive week, while Wissman earned the defensive honor for the first time, league officials announced Monday.

Russmann secured the 2024 Summit League regular season title for the Bison by registering a second-half brace in NDSU’s 2-1 win over St. Thomas. Her 61^st-minute goal pulled the Bison even at 1-1, then five minutes later the freshman found herself in the penalty box where she secured the go-ahead goal.

The Iowa native’s strike from the penalty spot was her league-leading 11^th goal of the season and set a freshman program record for goals in the DI era. Russmann’s 11 goals passed up former Bison Lauren Miller, who put together a 10-goal season in 2013.

Wissman secured her 10^th-career clean sheet and fourth of the season in the Pioneers’ 2-0 road win at South Dakota. The sophomore made four total saves in the win over the Coyotes South Dakota, which was one shy of her season high.

The New Mexico native also helped the Pioneers take down the Jackrabbits on their home field as DU secured the No. 2 seed in the upcoming postseason tournament. Wissman made three saves in the 2-1 victory over South Dakota State.
 
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Morgan Russmann, North Dakota State
Fr. | F | Bettendorf, Iowa

• Secured her third career brace as NDSU rallied in the second half for a 2-1 win over St. Thomas.
• Helped NDSU clinch the programs first regular season title since 2016.
• This is the second career Summit League weekly honor for Russmann.

 
Also nominated: Michaela McGowan (Denver), Meghan White (Kansas City), and Katelyn Beulke (South Dakota State).
 
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Molly Wissman, Denver
So. | GK | Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Earned her 10^th-career clean sheet and fourth of the season in 2-0 win at South Dakota.
• Helped Denver to the program’s first win at South Dakota State, making three saves in 2-1 win over the Jackrabbits.
• This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Wissman.

 
Also nominated: Sophia Limongi (Kansas City), Payton Mulberry (North Dakota State), Cambell Fischer (South Dakota), and Kaycee Manding (South Dakota State).

2024 Women’s Soccer Peak Performers of the Week
August 19
O: Ashley Koch, Kansas City
D: Maddie Sibbing, Kansas City
 
August 26
O: Michaela McGowan, Denver
D: Katherine Jones, South Dakota State
 
September 3
O: Lexi Huber, St. Thomas
D: Emma Thielbahr, Denver
 
September 9
O: Madison Page, Kansas City
D: Mia Reedtz Rehde Olesen, Omaha
 
September 16
O: Julia Thasaphong, Oral Roberts
D: Regan Zimmers, Omaha
 
September 23
O: Adriana Benassi, Kansas City
D: Alexa Riefer, Oral Roberts
 
September 30
O: Samantha Guzman, Oral Roberts
D: Grace Miller, North Dakota
 
October 7
O: Izzy Quintavalle, South Dakota
D: Lauren Eckerle, South Dakota State
 
October 14
O: Ella Frost, Denver
D: Grace Crockett, Omaha
 
October 21
O: Morgan Russmann, North Dakota State
D: Olivia Watson, North Dakota State
 
October 28
O: Morgan Russmann, North Dakota State
D: Molly Wissman, Denver
 
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