HOUCHIN NAMED RRAC P.O.W.
September 7, 2009

FORT WORTH, TX:  Texas Wesleyan University’s Katy Houchin has been named Red River Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for the period of Aug. 31-Sep. 6.

Houchin, a sophomore goalkeeper from Temple, TX, registered two consecutive shutouts within 24 hours for the 4-0 Lady Rams.  She blanked Oklahoma Baptist University with five saves for a 1-0 victory and then blanked Schreiner University (TX), 1-0.  In four games this season, Houchin has registered three shutouts and a goals against average of 0.48.

Cassandra Ruiz of the University of the Southwest (NM) was named Offensive Player of the Week.
 Ruiz, a sophomore forward from Hobbs, NM, posted seven points (two goals and three assists) as the Lady Mustangs defeated McMurry University (TX), 8-0.

The Lady Rams will return to action on Tuesday, when they host Oklahoma City University.  That game is scheduled for a 5:00 p.m. start at Martin Field.