WEATHERFORD, Okla. – SWOSU Soccer swept the Bulldogs of the Week honors, with Emma Young (Goalkeeper) and Philippine de Sancy (Defender) earning the awards, presented by Wright Media, the official partner of SWOSU Athletics livestreams and radio broadcasts. 

Young (Mansfield, Texas) did not allow a single goal throughout the GAC Tournament and was named the tournament's MVP. She recorded a shutout against Ouachita Baptist in the Dawgs' 3-0 semifinal victory before keeping Harding off the scoreboard through 110 minutes of play, including two overtime periods, in the championship match. During the penalty shootout, Young made a crucial save on Harding's fourth attempt, giving SWOSU the opportunity to score and secure the victory, punching its ticket to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. She totaled six saves during the week and has now been part of four consecutive shutouts. 

De Sancy (Issou, France) scored the first goal of her season, and the seventh of her four-year career, less than two minutes into the semifinal matchup with Ouachita Baptist. Against Harding, she played a key role defensively, limiting the Bisons' opportunities to create scoring chances. She capped off the week by converting the game-winning penalty kick on the Dawgs' fifth attempt, securing SWOSU's sixth GAC Championship, the most in conference history. She played all 200 minutes of the Tournament.  

2026-27 Bulldogs of the Week      

Aug. 31 - Kinsey Geasland, Katja Blanchat      
Sept. 7 - Mackenzie Sims, DeAndre Beasley     
Sept. 14 - Malcom Gooden, Reagan McIntyre      
Sept. 21 - Morgan Ritchie, Keshaun Jackson     
Sept. 28 - Braxton Etheridge, Jaylen Niedo     
Oct. 5 - Jada Permenter, Brooke Carter    
Oct. 12 - Braelee Epp, Kelton Moore   
Oct. 19 - Daniela Espinoza, Braylee Ward   
Oct. 26 - Sydnee Winfrey, Maya Thornburg 
Nov. 2 – Charles Mutter, London Wilson 
Nov. 7 – Emma Young, Philippine de Sancy