SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kansas City midfielder Delfina Zolesio and North Dakota goalkeeper Grace Miller were tabbed Kwik Star Summit League Women’s Soccer Peak Performers of the Week following the third week of league play. Zolesio earned the offensive award, while Miller grabbed the defensive accolade, league officials announced Tuesday. The weekly awards are the second of the season for both players, while Miller collected the third of her career.
Zolesio tallied five points across two matches against South Dakota and St. Thomas, guiding Kansas City to a 1-1 draw with the Yotes and a 3-2 victory over the Tommies. The Buenos Aires, Argentina, native converted a penalty kick in the 64th minute to secure the Roos’ lone goal against South Dakota.
The graduate carried that momentum into Sunday’s contest, recording her league-leading 10th goal of the season paired with an assist in the thrilling win over St. Thomas.
Miller anchored the North Dakota backline in a 1-0 shutout victory at North Dakota State on Sunday afternoon. The San Diego, Calif., native recorded six saves to keep the Bison off the board and secure the Fighting Hawks’ first league win of the season.
The standout goalkeeper continues to pace the league with a .847 save percentage while ranking second in total saves (72). The win over rival NDSU marked UND’s first conference victory since 2023 and its first conference road win since 2020.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Delfina Zolesio, Kansas City
Gr. | MF | Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Scored five points across two matches against South Dakota and St. Thomas
- Tallied the lone goal in KC’s 1-1 draw with South Dakota and added a goal and an assist in the 3-2 victory over St. Thomas
- This is the second Summit League weekly honor of the season for the KC newcomer
Also nominated: Lilly Lund (Denver), Yui Fujii (North Dakota), Julia Thasaphong (Oral Roberts), Mali Van Meeteren (South Dakota), Emma Brezenski (South Dakota State), Emily McCarthy (St. Thomas).
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Grace Miller, North Dakota
So. | GK | San Diego, Calif.
- Collected six saves in the 1-0 victory at North Dakota State
- Played all 90 minutes in the net to register her sixth shutout of the season
- This is the second Summit League weekly award of the season and third of her career for Miller
Also nominated: Alina Santos (Denver), Madelyn Muhr (Kansas City), Campbell Zimmers (South Dakota), Mallorie Benhart (South Dakota State), Olivia Rowe (St. Thomas).
2025 Women’s Soccer Peak Performers of the Week
August 19
O: Samantha Dreiling, Denver
D: Mallorie Benhart, South Dakota State
August 26
O: Charlie Basinet, North Dakota
D: Precious Edosa, Oral Roberts
September 2
O: Delfina Zolesio, Kansas City
D: Alani Chaple, Oral Roberts
September 9
O: Breckynn Pugh, Kansas City
D: Mallorie Benhart, South Dakota State
September 16
O: Julia Thasaphong, Oral Roberts
D: Grace Miller, North Dakota
September 23
O: Jenna Maloy, South Dakota State
D: Mallorie Benhart, South Dakota State
September 30
O: Mia Bosch, South Dakota State
D: Emma Thielbahr, Denver
October 7
O: Jenna Maloy, South Dakota State
D: Hannah Voskuhl, Oral Roberts
October 14
O: Delfina Zolesio, Kansas City
D: Grace Miller, North Dakota
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