Cal Poly Pomona's Liberty Ortiz named the CCAA/Pixellot Defensive Player of the Week Oct 25, 2022 Share: Complete list of weekly winners >>> Cal Poly Pomona’s Liberty Ortiz captured the CCAA/Pixellot Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week award for the week of Oct. 17-23. The freshman midfielder played all 180 minutes on the weekend, including scoring a goal in the win at Cal State East Bay. The Broncos and Ortiz opened the week with a 2-0 shutout at Cal State East Bay. The defense held the Warriors scoreless in the first half until the offense broke through with two second-half scores. Ortiz’s goal extended CPP’s lead to 2-0 in the 62nd minute and tied her for the team lead with three goals. Ortiz is the second Bronco to earn CCAA/Pixellot Defensive Player of the Week honors this season. She joins her goalkeeper, Audrey Brown, who earned the honor for the week of Sept. 5-11. Cal Poly Pomona will try to secure a spot in the CCAA Tournament this week when they host Cal State LA. Currently, the Broncos need a win to clinch a spot. Their match against the Golden Eagles will kickoff on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 11:30 a.m. Follow along with the action throughout the CCAA on CCAAnetwork.com for just $9.95 per month. Sign up today to support your favorite team and student-athletes. Related Stories 02.05.26 A New Era Begins: Halle Meadows to Lead Chico State Women’s Soccer 02.05.26 Josie Wolitzky of Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Soccer Receives CalHOPE Courage Award 01.26.26 Stanislaus State's Aja Foiada Recognized as Alex Morgan Foundation Coaching Moms Grant Recipient 01.13.26 Stanislaus State's Aliah Avila named to the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team Related Videos Now Playing: Play Video