Oct. 8, 2007

PITTSBURGH - Samantha Kaiser was named Atlantic 10 Co-Rookie of the Week after her three-point performance this weekend in wins at George Washington and Richmond.

Kaiser's goal in the 85th minute secured a DU win over George Washington 3-0 Friday. She set up Shannon Rengers to get the Dukes on the board in their 2-1 victory over Richmond Sunday.

She is the first Duke to be honored since Shelley Esposito on Oct. 10, 2005.

The Dukes, winners of three in a row, have a pair of home matches this weekend - Friday night against Dayton, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. vs. Xavier.

All-Time Duquesne Rookie of the Week Honors
Sarah Nicholson     9/4/95Colleen Mulhair     10/16/95Erica McKane        10/23/95Katie Schwager        9/4/01Caitlin Holmes        9/10/01Ginny Bondi      9/15/03Audra Mathews      9/13/04Shannon Rengers      9/12/05Shelley Esposito        10/10/05Samantha Kaiser      10/8/07