Women's Soccer | 8/25/2015 3:01:00 PM

SAN MARCOS, Texas – After posting three saves in the first shutout victory of the season, senior goalkeeper Caitlynn Rinehart has been named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week. Texas State won the season opener at Houston last Friday evening by a 2-0 margin. This marks the first Student-Athlete of the Week award for the Mansfield, Texas native.
 
Rinehart recorded 90 minutes in goal for the Bobcats as she faced a total of seven shots, three of which were on goal. Her phenomenal save in the 18^th minute of the contest kept the Cougars from taking an early 1-0 advantage over the Bobcats.
 
With the shutout victory, Rinehart has lowered her career goals allowed average to 0.93, moving her into second all-time in program history. Her shutout against the Cougars also marked the 10^th shutout in her career.
 
Friday's win against Houston marked just the second victory all-time in Texas State history against the Cougars.
 
Texas State will now take on Southland Conference foe McNeese State in the home opener Friday evening. Kick-off at the Bobcat Soccer Complex is scheduled for 7 p.m. For more information on the Texas State soccer program, go online to www.txstatebobcats.com or follow the Bobcats on Facebook (Texas State Soccer) and Twitter (@TxStateSoccer).