MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced its Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 26- Nov. 1, with UW-Eau Claire women's soccer player Bella Jones earning Women's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week honors. The selection was determined by a vote of WIAC head coaches and sports information directors.

Jones allowed just one goal across 180 minutes in net over two matches, recording 15 saves. She made seven saves against St. Olaf College (Minn.) on Oct. 27, before turning in an eight-save performance against UW-Platteville on Oct. 31. Against the Pioneers, Jones earned her eighth shutout of the season in the 0-0 tie, helping UW-Eau Claire secure the No. 4 seed in the WIAC Tournament.

This marks the second time Jones has received WIAC Athlete of the Week honors with her first coming in 2025 during the week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 5.

The Blugolds (8-5-5) return to action Tuesday, Nov. 3, hosting UW-Stevens Point at 5 p.m. at Simpson Field for the First Round of the WIAC Tournament.

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