William Smith first-year Madeline Buckley was tabbed the Liberty League Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week this week as announced by the league office this afternoon.

On Saturday, in a Liberty League match against Vassar, Buckley scored her first collegiate goal in the 36th minute off an assist from senior Whitney Frary. Buckley's goal proved to be the game-winner as the No. 2 Herons defeated the Brewers 1-0. William Smith improved to 12-0-1 and 6-0-0 in conference play, and earned its 12th shutout this fall.

The Herons will host Union on Saturday, Oct. 22 for another Liberty League match at 2 p.m.