ORLANDO, Fla. -  Blanca Cruz from the University of North Georgia (PBC) has been selected as the D2CIDA Women's Soccer National Player of the Week for her performance September 22–28. The sophomore forward from Snellville, Georgia, played a key role in leading the No. 5 Nighthawks to a 2-0-0 road trip, scoring three goals across two matches.

Cruz delivered the game-winning goal in a 2-1 midweek victory at Flagler, finding the back of the net unassisted in the 69th minute. The native Georgian then scored twice in UNG's 4-0 win at USC Aiken, tallying goals in the 38th and 75th minutes. Cruz scored her three goals this week off seven total shots and five shots on goal, while averaging 42.5 minutes on the pitch.

Through eight matches this season, Cruz is tied for the Peach Belt Conference lead in goals (5), game-winning goals (2), and points (12). She also shares the team lead in all three categories for the undefeated Nighthawks (7-0-1).

National Players of the Week are selected by a volunteer committee of Division II Conference Information Directors from a pool of nominations submitted by conference offices.