SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kansas City forward Riley Porter and St. Thomas goalkeeper Olivia Rowe were named Kwik Star Summit League Women’s Soccer Peak Performers of the Week with one week to go in the regular season. Porter earned the offensive honor, while Rowe collected the defensive accolade, league officials announced Tuesday. The weekly awards mark the first of Porter’s career and second of Rowe’s career.
Porter made the most of her first two starts of the season, finding the back of the net in both of Kansas City’s road wins at North Dakota State (3-1) and North Dakota (2-1). The Kansas City, Kan., native was perfect on the week, scoring twice on just two shot attempts. Her strike in the 81st minute against the Fighting Hawks on Sunday marked the game-winner to earn the weekend sweep.
With the pair of victories this past week, the Roos moved into fourth place in the standings and clinched a spot in the Summit League Championship.
Rowe anchored the Tommies in net, guiding UST to a pair of 1-1 draws against Denver and North Dakota State this past week. The Ramsey, Minn., native totaled 14 saves across both contests while logging all 180 minutes in goal.
The St. Thomas netminder leads the league with 98 saves and owns a .772 save percentage, ranking fourth among Summit League goalkeepers.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Riley Porter, Kansas City
Gr. | F | Kansas City, Kan.
- Started her first two matches of the season, defeating NDSU (3-1) and UND (2-1) on the road
- Tallied a goal in both road wins while playing 45 minutes against the Bison and a season-high 51 minutes against the Fighting Hawks
- This is the first Summit League weekly honor of the season for the KC newcomer
Also nominated: Samantha Dreiling (Denver), Morgan Russmann (North Dakota State), Marlee Fort (Oral Roberts), Emily McCarthy (St. Thomas).
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Olivia Rowe, St. Thomas
Gr. | GK | Ramsey, Minn.
- Grabbed 14 total saves as the Tommies earned a pair of 1-1 draws against Denver and North Dakota State
- Played all 90 minutes in the net during both matches and only allowed two total goals
- This is the second career Summit League weekly award for Rowe
Also nominated: Anika Patton (Kansas City), Amaya Garrett (North Dakota State), Precious Edosa (Oral Roberts), Mallorie Benhart (South Dakota State).
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
October 21
O: Riley Porter, Kansas City
D: Olivia Rowe, St. Thomas
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