Popowski earned her first NEC Weekly Award by playing the hometown hero in Mercyhurst's 1-0 victory over Robert Morris on Thursday. The Erie, PA native netted the lone goal of the match against the Colonials in the 79th minute, notching the Lakers their first win of the season in the process. Popowski was a goal-scoring machine during her time at Erie's Fort LeBoeuf High School, and showed her prowess in front of goal when the Lakers needed her most.