UMKC's Harris, Cooper Named Men's Soccer Players of the Week
OFFENSIVE
Brian
Harris, UMKC
Sr., F,
Edwardsville, Ill./Edwardsville HS
Harris was
named Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season
as he tallied the game-winning goal against No. 2/3 Creighton to
give the Kangaroos a 1-0 victory. The senior forward scored his third
goal of the season, tying his 2007 mark. Harris' goal snapped a 232:44 shutout
streak for Creighton's goalkeeper. It was the first time since Oct. 13,
2007 that Creighton allowed a goal in the first half.
DEFENSIVE
Ken
Cooper, UMKC
So., GK,
St. Louis, Mo./Oakville HS
Cooper
earns Defensive Player of the Week as he helped lead UMKC to a 1-0
shutout victory over No. 2/3 Creighton on Saturday. The sophomore goalkeeper recorded five
saves as he lowered his season goals against average to 1.42. He now ranks eighth on UMKC's
all-time list in shutouts.
