Omaha’s Garcia, Denver’s Remman Claim Men’s Soccer Awards
Omaha’s Garcia, Denver’s Remman Claim Men’s Soccer Awards
ELMHURST, Ill. – Omaha's Chava Garcia was named Summit League Offensive Player of the Week and Denver's Theodor Remman claimed the league's Defensive Player of the Week accolade. The duo earned recognition for their performances Sept. 9-15.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Chava Garcia, Omaha
So. // F // Omaha, Neb.
Garcia earned his first award following a career-high four-point performance against Drake. After assisting on the Mavericks first two goals, Garcia scored the go-ahead goal, his first of the season, off his own rebound in the 73rd minute. He tallied a goal or assist on all three Omaha goals and moved into a tie for The Summit League lead in both points (five) and assists (three) this season.
Also nominated: Michael Sass, IUPUI; Jacob Murphy, Fort Wayne; Husref Jupic, Western Illinois.
Previous recipients: 9/3 – Diego Lopez, Western Illinois; 9/9 – Vance Rookwood, Omaha.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Theodor Remman, Denver
Sr. // D // Hosle, Norway
Remman collected Denver's first Summit League Player of the Week award after leading his team's defensive effort at No. 5 Saint Louis. In the match, Remman led a defensive charge that yielded just six shots and only two shots on goal, marking season-lows for Saint Louis in both categories. Denver totaled 11 shots and six shots on goal in the 1-0 loss.
Also nominated: Raphael Kotzock, Fort Wayne; Yves Dietrich, Western Illinois.
Previous recipients: 9/3 – Eduardo Cortes, IUPUI; 9/9 – Matt Grosey, Omaha.
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In its fourth decade of Division I athletics, The Summit League offers 19 championship sports and has a combined enrollment of over 120,000 at eight institutions, including three located in top 60 U.S. metro populations and two land-grant universities. Member institutions include: Denver (University of Denver), Fort Wayne (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis), North Dakota State University, Omaha (University of Nebraska Omaha), the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University and Western Illinois University. Previously known as the Mid-Continent Conference, The Summit League rebranded in 2007 and has since produced eight NCAA Champions, 62 All-Americans and 50 Academic All-America selections.
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