Hughes, a senior defender from Pickerington, Ohio, led the Lady Cougars to a 2-0 record for the week. In a 2-1 win at Notre Dame College, the former Pickerington North High School standout headed in two second-half goals to rally MVNU for the win. Then, in a 3-0 win at Daemen (N.Y.) College, Hughes helped anchor the defense that posted the team’s seventh shutout of the year. The defense allowed just 12 total shots on goal during the week - six in each match.

On the season, Hughes has started all 14 matches and played 1,299 minutes. She has scored two goals and anchored the defense that has posted eight shutouts this season. For her career, Hughes has scored 11 goals and tallied three assists.

MVNU is currently 9-5-1 overall on the season and 7-3 in the AMC. The Lady Cougars will close out the regular season on Saturday with a 4:30 p.m. conference match at Cedarville University. A win would give MVNU a bye into the semifinals of the upcoming AMC Tournament and the No. 2 seed. The winner of the AMC Tournament will receive an automatic berth into the NAIA National Championship Opening Round on November 21.