McNiff steadied a backfield that allowed just seven shots on goal in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Oakland (MI). The senior center back organized a defense in front of the two rookie goalkeepers who saw action. McNiff registered five of the Red Flash’s blocked shots in the match. The Marietta, PA native has won back-to-back NEC Defensive Player of the Year honors and this marks the fourth NEC Defensive Player of the Week accolade of her career.