ONEONTA, N.Y. - Senior defender Katelyn Klotz (South Glens Falls, N.Y./South Glens Falls) of the Hartwick College field hockey team was named the Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday. 

Klotz was a contributor on both ends for Hartwick in their 2-0 week, as she helped lead the team E8 victories with her play on offense and defense. In Hartwick's 8-0 victory over Keuka on Wednesday, she led a stout defensive effort while also adding two assists. She followed that up with another strong defensive showing, anchoring a unit that held Brockport to just four shots all game, while also adding the team's third goal in a 4-1 win on Saturday.

The field hockey team is currently undefeated in Empire 8 play at 3-0 and is 4-3 overall. They host Skidmore on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. at Wrigth Stadium.