SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota fifth year senior Emma Harkleroad has earned her second career TicketSmarter Summit League Defensive Player of Week honors announced by the league office Tuesday.
 
The Geneva, Illinois, native posted two shutouts over Creighton and Northern Iowa this past weekend. Harkleroad now has three shutouts on the season. The Coyote defense has only allowed two goals on the season and has recorded four shutouts on the season.
 
Against Creighton, Harkleroad faced 29 shots and recorded 10 saves while facing 11 shots against Northern Iowa and recording four saves. Harkleroad has a not allowed a goal this season and has 20 saves on the season thus far.
 
South Dakota will begin a five-game home stand this Thursday when they host Drake at 6 p.m. and then host UNI for senior day on Sunday at 1 p.m.