Southern Illinois University System

08/28/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Savannah DeFini Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week

SIUE women's soccer junior Savannah DeFini (Gretna, Nebraska) earned Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week honors after scoring her first career hat trick during SIUE's 6-1 home opener against Chicago State.

DeFini started the scoring spree against Chicago State at the 8:26 marker. She scored her second goal at the start of the second half. Her final goal came from a penalty kick in the 50th minute of the game.

The Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week Honors an SIUE student-athlete who demonstrated excellence in competition.

About Prairie Farms:

Prairie Farms is a farmer-owned cooperative, meaning the company is owned and operated by over 600 farm families. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7,365 days a year. Prairie Farms has represented American agriculture since its founding in 1938. For more information on Prairie Farms, visit prairefarms.com.