In Play(er) of the Week, our goal is to highlight outstanding athletes or moments from games that deserve extra attention. Katie O’Connell is a captain and midfielder/forward on the Wesleyan women’s soccer team from North Kingstown, R.I. In the Cardinals’ season-opening 7–0 victory over the University of Mount Saint Vincent (CMSV) on Saturday, Sept. 7, O’Connell had herself a stellar day, recording one goal and three assists to three different Cardinals. With this performance, she set the team record for the most assists in a single game. Since then, O’Connell has continued to perform at the top of her game. She racked up three goals across three consecutive matchups, scoring against No. 9 Middlebury, Western Connecticut State University, and No. 22 Tufts. She also recorded an assist in the Cards’ tie with Middlebury on Sunday, Sept. 22. O’Connell currently ranks second in the NESCAC in shots, shots on goal, and points. The Argus sat down with O’Connell to discuss playing under pressure, pregame meditation, and her record-breaking performance.