Tusculum College senior defender Carly Whitman has been named the South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week in Women's soccer for the week ending October 27, the conference office announced Tuesday.

Whitman registered a goal and an assist as the Pioneers claimed 1-0 victories over Lincoln Memorial and Coker to solidify their grip on a SAC playoff spot. The Rochelle, Ill. native assisted on the only goal of the match by teammate Gabrielle Whitt in the Pioneers' 1-0 victory over Lincoln Memorial last Wednesday, then broke a scoreless tie with a goal in the 55th minute of a 1-0 win against Coker on Sunday afternoon.

Whitman was also a key part of a Pioneer defense that recorded back-to-back shutouts while allowing a total of 10 shots in goal in the two matches. Overall, the Pioneers have posted eight shutouts in 16 matches and have given just six goals in nine conference matches.

The Pioneers (7-6-3, 5-2-2 SAC) host Carson-Newman on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Pioneer Field in the final regular-season home match. Tusculum has already clinched a spot in the Food Lion SAC Tournament and can guarantee a home game in the quarterfinal round with wins against Carson-Newman on Wednesday and at Newberry on Saturday.