DETROIT -- The Wayne State University women's soccer program earned its fourth consecutive GLIAC Player of the Week accolade as freshman forward Sabrina Gaul (Troy, Mich.) was recognized by the GLIAC.  Her offensive honor came after helping lead the Warriors to an outright regular-season championship.  

Gaul played a key role in Wayne State's championship-clinching weekend, scoring twice in Thursday's victory over Michigan Tech, including the game-winning goal.  She recorded three shots on goal, while playing 41 minutes.  The freshman continued her scoring streak on Saturday, finding the back of the net for the opening goal in a 2-2 draw against Ferris State to help secure the outright GLIAC Regular-Season Championship for WSU.  Gaul played 71 minutes and scored on her lone shot attempt.  The rookie finished the weekend with three goals, accounting for three of her four goals on the season during the final weekend of conference play.

QUOTING HEAD COACH DOUG STEINARD
"Sabrina has really grown into the season and is hitting a stride at the right time.  She brings great energy into the game and is starting to find a knack for scoring goals." 

Wayne State has now collected eight GLIAC Player of the Week honors during the 2026 season, including five Offensive Player of the Week and three Defensive Player of the Week selections.  Sienna Mroue leads the Warriors with three offensive weekly honors, while Reagan Brengman and Kate Helfen have each earned two defensive recognitions.  Gaul became the fifth different Warrior to earn a weekly conference honor this season. Below is a breakdown of Wayne State's GLIAC Players of the Week selections this season: 

Week 1: Defensive Player of the Week: Reagan Brengman (Harrison Township, Mich. / Warren Regina [Northwood])
Week 2: Defensive Player of the Week: Ellie Whalen (Commerce Township, Mich. / Pontiac Notre Dame Prep)
Week 3: Offensive Player of the Week: Sienna Mroue (Dearborn, Mich.)
Week 7: Offensive Player of the Week: Mroue 
               Defensive Player of the Week: Kate Helfen (Troy, Mich. [Cincinnati])
Week 8: Defensive Player of the Week: Brengman
Week 9: Offensive Player of the Week: Mroue
               Defensive Player of the Week: Helfen
Week 10: Offensive Player of the Week: Sabrina Gaul 

UP NEXT
The Warriors turn their attention to postseason play as they welcome Ferris State for a GLIAC Quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the WSU Soccer Complex.