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Uges Named ACC Defensive Player Of The Week
9/15/2026 12:05 PM | Field Hockey
Freshman Scored Game-Winner In Upset Of No. 8 Michigan, Led Bears’ Defense To 2-0 Weekend
Freshman defender Flore Uges of the California field hockey team was named ACC Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office Tuesday.
Uges had an outstanding weekend that showcased her impact on both sides of the ball, earning her first career ACC weekly honor
Against No. 8 Michigan, Uges scored the game's only goal to help secure Cal's highest-ranked road victory since 2015. She also played a key role in the Bears' defensive effort, helping secure the shutout while holding the Wolverines without a shot in the third quarter and limiting them to one penalty corner throughout the game.
On Sunday against Michigan State, Uges again helped anchor the back line, contributing to a strong defensive effort that held off the Spartans and secured a 3-2 victory. The win completed Cal's weekend sweep and kept the Bears' undefeated start to the season alive. This also marks Cal's first 5-0 start since 2011.
Uges' game-winning goal against the Wolverines marked her first career goal as a Bear. She recorded her first career point with an assist against Columbia on Sept. 6.
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