UNO's Moulton, Ghitis Sweep #SummitMSOC Players of the Week

9/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

ELMHURST, Ill. – Omaha's Mark Moulton was named Summit League Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week while goalie Joseph Ghitis garnered the league's Defensive Player of the Week award for their performances Aug. 31-Sept. 7.

MARK MOULTON, OMAHA
Jr. // MF/F // Omaha, Neb.

Earned his third career Offensive Player of the Week Award
Scored the game-winner in the 1-0 shutout win over No. 13 UC Irvine
Added a goal and assist in the 4-1 win over Cal State Northridge
Led Omaha to a 2-0 week with two goals, one assist and five points
The Mavericks' 4-0 start is the best in program history and they are riding a seven-match win streak dating back to last season
Moulton's three goals and seven points lead The Summit League this season

Also nominated: Sam Hamilton, Denver; Austin West, Fort Wayne; Emmanuel Usen, IUPUI

Previous honorees: Aug. 31 – Fazlo Alihodzic, UNO

JOSEPH GHITIS, OMAHA
So. // GK // Weston, Fla.

Recorded his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor
Faced nine shots and made six saves in the shutout win over No. 13 UC Irvine
Recorded his third victory and first shutout of the season
Ghitis has a 3-0-0 record this season with a 0.67 goals against average and .818 save percentage
The Mavericks' 4-0 start is the best in program history and they are riding a seven-match win streak dating back to last season

Also nominated: Reagan Dunk, Denver; Thilo Korperich, Fort Wayne; Eduardo Cortes, IUPUI

Previous honorees: Aug. 31 – Kortne Ford, DU

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