Omaha’s Diego and IUPUI’s Cortes Collect Honors
Omaha’s Diego and IUPUI’s Cortes Collect Honors
ELMHURST, Ill. – Omaha's Devin Diego was named Offensive Player of the Week and IUPUI's Eduardo Cortes received Defensive Player of the Week honors as The Summit League announced its weekly Men's Soccer awards. The duo was recognized for their performances from Sept. 4-9.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Devin Diego, Omaha
Fr. // MF // Las Vegas, Nev.
Diego earned his first career award and Omaha's first as a member of The Summit League after a five-point performance in his collegiate debut. In the Mavericks' 3-2 victory over Seattle, Diego played a part in each of his team's goals. He converted a penalty kick for his first goal in the 48th minute. Two minutes later, Diego put a shot in the upper right corner for a 2-0 advantage. He assisted on the eventual game-winner in the 69th minute with a free-kick that was converted into a header goal. Diego became the first Maverick to record a multiple-goal game and initial UNO player to have more than two points in a match.
Also nominated: Mitch Falkenstern, Fort Wayne; Kyle Hyland, IUPUI; Raphael Reynolds, Oakland.
Previous winners: 8/27 - Miche'Le Lipari, Oakland / Kyle Hyland, IUPUI; 9/4 – Austin Gochneaur, Western Illinois.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Eduardo Cortes
Fr. // GK // Dallas, Texas
Cortes received his second career award after a shutout victory. In the 1-0 triumph over Northern Kentucky, Cortes made seven saves for his second career shutout. His performance lowered his season GAA to 1.40 and upped his season save percentage to .833.
Also nominated: Kevin Corby, Kansas City; Lacas Diener, Oakland.
Previous winners: 8/27 – Eduardo Cortes, IUPUI; 9/4 – Scott Messer, Oakland.
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