Jonny Mennell Named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week

NEW YORK - Jonny Mennell was named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week on Monday, earning the honors for the second straight week.

The Asheville, N.C., native posted a 0.00 goals against average with 11 saves and two shutouts last week. The Musketeers went 1-0-1 with a 4-0 win over Evansville on Oct. 6 and a scoreless draw at Seton Hall on Oct. 10.

Mennell ranks second in the NCAA in goals against average (.372) and third in shutouts (7). The Musketeers have only allowed four goals this season, the second fewest in the the NCAA. Xavier is also one of only four teams in the NCAA with eight shutouts this season.

Xavier has posted five straight shutouts, one of only two teams in the NCAA to record five straight shutouts this season. The five straight shutouts is also a school record.

The Musketeers eight shutouts rank tied for fifth in single-season school history. The team's .364 goals against average ranks second in the NCAA and first in single-season school history.

Xavier returns to action on Thursday, Oct. 15 vs No. 6 Creighton. First touch is set for 6:30 p.m. from Corcoran Field.

BIG EAST WEEKLY HONORS

Oct. 12 - Jonny Mennell - Goalkeeper of the Week
Oct. 5 - Jonny Mennell - Goalkeeper of the Week
Oct. 5 - Ekene Okeke - Defensive Player of the Week
Oct. 5 - Gun Ha Lee - Weekly Honor Roll
Sept. 28 - Gerard Lorente - Weekly Honor Roll
Sept. 28 - Beckham Williams - Freshman of the Week
Sept. 28 - Nolan Brice - Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 14 - Ekene Okeke - Weekly Honor Roll
Sept. 8 - Ekene Okeke - Weekly Honor Roll
Aug. 31 - Ekene Okeke - Weekly Honor Roll

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