Thaddeus Grierson, Alfred State College, Men's Soccer (Defensive)

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Alfred State GK Thaddeus Grierson recorded a shutout against Wells in dominant 8-0 win before getting a shutout in the second half against PS-Altoona after going down 2-0 in opening conference match. The Pioneers came back to beat the Lions 4-2.

BEST OF THE REST: Mount Aloysius GK Luke Priestly held strong, earning a 1-1 tie in the team's only game of the week, as he had a game-high eight saves in the draw...Pitt-Bradford D Will Smith led the Panther defense to the only shutout of AMCC opening weekend as the Panthers defeated LaRoche 2-0 on the road, while also scoring the game-winning goal as he opened his season and career tally on a one-time shot that curled into the top corner from outside the 18.