ST. LOUIS –  Seniors Kayla Armstrong (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and Brooke Dennis (Wauconda, Ill.) of the Drake University women's soccer team were tabbed the Missouri Valley Conference Player and Goalkeeper of the Week, respectively, the league office announced Tuesday, Oct. 25.
 
Armstrong had quite the week for Drake helping lead the Bulldogs to wins over Iowa State and Missouri State. She scored the golden goal in the second overtime session to beat the Cyclones, 1-0 and followed that performance on Saturday against Missouri State by recording a hat trick in the 3-1 win over the Bears. This is the second career MVC Player of the Week award for Armstrong, who leads the team and ranks second in the MVC in goals this season with eight.
 
Dennis, the 2015 MVC Goalie of the Year, played in both of Drake's wins. She started the second half against Iowa State and recorded two saves. She started against Missouri State and recorded four saves. Dennis improved to 8-1-1 on the season with the pair of wins. This is the sixth MVC Goalkeeper of the Week award for Dennis.
 
Drake closes the regular season Thursday night at Loyola. First kick is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will broadcast on The Valley On ESPN3.