Bellarmine University junior Brynn Severance was named ASUN Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after a two-game stretch that included a scoreless draw and a 2-0 victory that clinched the Knights’ third consecutive ASUN Tournament berth.
Severance’s role in back-to-back shutouts
A defensive midfielder by trade, Severance played the full 90 minutes in both matches. Bellarmine held West Florida to five shots in the scoreless draw, and limited Queens University to four attempts in the 2-0 win, a two-game total of nine shots allowed.
- Oct. 24: 0-0 draw vs. West Florida — Severance started and played the full match.
- Oct. 24 (or the week’s second game): 2-0 win vs. Queens — Severance assisted the game-winner and scored to provide the insurance goal.
In the victory over Queens, Severance set up sophomore forward Katie Paulakonis for the game-winning goal and later struck the net herself to extend the lead and secure the result for the Knights.
Background and implications
Severance, a native of Strongsville, Ohio, has been a mainstay for Bellarmine’s midfield this season, appearing in full for both matches cited by the league when announcing the weekly honor. Bellarmine’s defensive effort across the two games helped the program clinch its third straight appearance in the ASUN Tournament.
| Player | Year | Position | Key contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynn Severance | Junior | Defensive midfielder | Played full matches, one assist, one goal, two shutouts contributed |
The ASUN’s weekly awards recognize individual performances across conference play; the league announced Severance’s selection on Monday. Bellarmine’s defensive work in those matches — holding opponents to a combined nine shots over two games — was cited in the league release as a key factor in the decision.
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