MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- Wellesley College soccer sophomore goalkeeper
Olivia Lore (Blue Bell, Pa.) has been named the NEWMAC Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending on September 13, 2026.
Lore was perfect with 12 saves, zero goals allowed and two shutout wins for the Blue this past week. The sophomore netminder stopped 10 shots on goal in a 1-0 win versus UMass Boston on Wednesday. On Saturday, Lore saved two shots to earn a fourth shutout of the young season against Maine Maritime Academy. Lore ranks second in the NEWMAC in goals against average this fall.
Coach
Greg Margolis' squad next plays on Wednesday, September 16 at Brandeis University. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM.
The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with four Associate Members: Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), while sponsoring 20 sports.
