BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Ella Pinder of the Flagler College women's lacrosse team earned Gulf South Conference Defender of the Week yesterday afternoon, according to conference officials.

The Millington, Md. native led the Saints defense against No. 24 Florida Institute of Technology. Setting match highs in both categories, Pinder caused three turnovers and found five groundballs during the 18-9 win. In draw controls Pinder won five against the Panthers and three in the Saints 24-2 win against Saint Michael's College