McNiff has been a crucial component in a Red Flash defense that has allowed two goals in seven games, including a string of 12 shutout halves. The McNiff-led unit has yet to surrender a goal against NEC opponents and allowed only two CCSU shots on goals in Friday’s 3-0 win in Loretto. In addition, she assisted on Tesa McKibben’s goal in Sunday’s 1-1 tie against Ivy League-leading Penn for her third assist of the season.