University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Hilo goalkeeper Christian Souza was selected as the season¡¯s first Pacific West Conference Defender of the Week announced on September 10.
The Vulcans posted consecutive 2-0 victories to start the season with a win over Cal State Dominguez Hills at home and over Chaminade on Oʻahu. Souza tallied eight and five saves, respectively.
“It was a team effort,” said Souza. “I was excited to see that type of recognition, but it does take all 11 of us to keep a shutout for two games. I’m happy we all followed Coach Diego’s principles and it kept the other teams scoreless.”
Souza now has seven career shutouts, putting him at No. 2 all-time in program history. He also has 129 total career saves, sitting at No. 3
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