Maddy Moy Named Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Week

Maddy Moy secures Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors

Carroll College guard Maddy Moy has been named the Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Week following a dominant two-game stretch at the LC State Classic, according to a report from carrollathletics.com. The R-Junior, a transfer from Montana Western, served as the defensive anchor for the No. 24 ranked Fighting Saints during a weekend that saw them secure two critical victories.

Moy’s performance was defined by her ability to control the glass and disrupt passing lanes, providing the defensive backbone necessary for Carroll to navigate high-stakes matchups against Southern Oregon and (RV) Lewis-Clark State. Her ability to transition from defensive rebounding to offensive production was a primary driver in the team’s success during the tournament.

Statistical dominance at the LC State Classic

The impact of Moy’s play is best understood through the sheer volume of her contributions across the two-day stretch. Over the course of the tournament, she averaged 11.0 rebounds per game, a figure that highlights her presence in the paint and her discipline in securing possessions. Her defensive awareness was particularly evident in her rebounding split, where she accounted for 8.5 defensive rebounds per game.

Beyond the boards, Moy’s ability to pressure the ball resulted in seven steals and one blocked shot. This statistical profile reflects a player who is not merely occupying space but actively dictating the rhythm of the opposition’s offense. The breakdown of her weekend performance shows a high level of consistency:

Metric	Tournament Total	Per Game Average
Total Rebounds	22	11.0
Defensive Rebounds	17	8.5

The weekend began on October 31 with a 54-37 win over Southern Oregon. During that contest, Moy recorded 11 rebounds—eight of which were on the defensive end—and a weekend-high six steals. She also contributed eight points and two assists, playing a vital role in holding the Raiders to just 37 points. On November 1, she followed that performance with another 11-rebound outing in a tight 59-55 road victory against Lewis-Clark State. In that second game, Moy reached a season high of 21 points, marking her first double-double of the season.

A significant milestone for Carroll women’s basketball

While this marks Moy’s first weekly honor since joining the Fighting Saints, it is her third career Erck Hotels / Frontier Conference weekly award. For the Carroll program, the recognition carries additional weight, as it represents the team’s first Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honor since Willa Albrecht earned the distinction on January 5, 2026.

The timing of this award is crucial for the Fighting Saints as they establish their identity early in the 2026-27 season. By securing defensive accolades during a tournament featuring ranked and highly-regarded opponents, Carroll signals its intent to compete at the top of the conference standings. The ability to win close road games, such as the five-point margin against Lewis-Clark State, often hinges on the defensive stability provided by players like Moy.

The Frontier Conference’s weekly honors for this period also recognized offensive excellence, with Chloe Larsen of Montana Tech earning the No. 2 spot for offense on November 3, and Bailee Sayler of Montana Western taking the No. 1 spot on October 27. Moy’s selection places her in the company of the conference’s most impactful performers during this opening stretch of the season.

Moy’s ability to balance defensive tenacity with a 21-point scoring outburst suggests that her value to the roster extends well beyond the defensive end of the floor.