NORFOLK, Va. – For the fourth time this season the BIG EAST Conference named Old Dominion freshman back Nicole Fredricks BIG EAST Freshman of the Week on Monday afternoon. Senior back Rebecca Birch was also recognized by the conference in its weekly awards, earning a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll.
Fredricks and Birch helped lead the ODU defense to a 4-0 shutout victory against conference opponent Quinnipiac last Friday, holding the Bobcats to just two shots and keeping them away from the penalty corner. Birch also added two assists to her ledger on the day.