Sophomore goalkeeper Delphine Ayitey-Hammond and sophomore forward Liz Klompaker of the California field hockey team were named ACC Co-Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, respectively, as announced by the conference office Tuesday. The duo led the Golden Bears to one of their most impressive weekends in recent memory, going 2-0 against Boston College and No. 5 Syracuse. This marks Hammond's first-ever ACC weekly honor and the second for Klompmaker as she earned an ACC Offensive Player of the Week honor last season.
 
The win against the Eagles was the first in program history and the victory over the Orange tied for the highest-ranked win in program history. The two wins were also the first ACC weekend sweep ever for Cal.
 
Hammond was nearly impenetrable in both wins, registering six saves against Boston College and tying her career-high with seven saves in a shutout against Syracuse. After falling behind 2-0 in the shootout round against the Eagles, Hammond came through in the clutch with two consecutive stops to keep the Bears in the game. She is currently tied for third in the ACC in both saves (35) and shutouts (2) for the season.
 
Klompmaker's goal in the second period against the Orange proved to be the game-winner. It marked her 11th of the season, which ranks fifth in the ACC. She also ranks third in the conference in total shots with 61 on the season. With 26 career goals, Klompmaker is just three away from tying for the 10th spot on Cal's all-time career list.
 
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