William Smith College first-year Nicole Pio played a key role in the Herons' defensive effort against St. Lawrence and Clarkson. She had three caused turnovers and four ground balls on the week. Against the Saints, she had two caused turnos and three ground balls. The next day, Pio had a caused turnover and a ground ball in William Smith's win over Clarkson. She played lockdown defense as the Herons limited the Golden Knights to their lowest shot total of the season. A starter in all 11 games, Pio is second on the team with 14 caused turnovers. Pio and the Herons' defense are ninth in the nation in scoring defense (6.64 gpg).