UMass Lowell men's soccer goalkeeper Austin Kroll (Baltimore, Md.) added on to his weekly honors by being named the River Hawk of the Week, on Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, Kroll was named the America East Co-Player of the Week,Â
In the River Hawks' only game of the week on September 18 against Hartwick, Kroll made a season-high nine saves for his fourth shutout of the season and helped the team secure a 1-0 win. The nine saves also ties a career-high for the sophomore.
Kroll has made 20 saves this season, and boasts a 1.00 goals against average. All four of his wins have been blank sheets. With nine career shutouts, Kroll sits at fourth all-time in program history.
This is Kroll's first Player of the Week nod after winning Rookie of the Week four times last season.
The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen each week in voting by the UMass Lowell Athletic Communications staff. It honors the top athlete, male or female, based on performance during the previous week of competition.
The River Hawks are 2-1 this season against teams that made the 2014 NCAA Tournament, and are back in action against Bryant on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at Cushing Field.Â
