BREVARD, N.C. - Freshman goalkeeper Matheus Rossi was selected as the USA South Men's Soccer Defender of the Week after stellar performances for the Tornados in the final week of USA South Conference regular season action.
The Victoria, E.S., Brazil freshman goalkeeper earned a 1-0-1 record last week by making five total saves while playing 180 minutes in goal. In a 1-0 win over Greensboro, Rossi was credited with a shutout but did not have to make a save. In a 1-1 draw with William Peace, Rossi stopped five shots.
Overall in 2022, Rossi has been the featured goalkeeper for the Tornados, appearing in 16 matches with 13 starts for 1,245 minutes of action. Rossi has allowed 14 goals (1.01 GAA) with 42 saves and a .750 save percentage, while going 10-5-1 and totaling seven total shutouts (six solo, one assist).
The Tornados turn their sights to the postseason as Brevard hosts a first-round matchup with five-seeded Greensboro College on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Ives-Lemel Family Field.
Brevard College Tornados selected as USA South Athletes of the Week (2022-23 Season)
Stamati Damalos, Football, Special Teams Player of the Week (Three-Time)
Matheus Rossi, Men's Soccer, Defender of the Week (Two-Time)
Abby Mayer, Women's Soccer, Player of the Week
Ryan Lynch, Men's Soccer, Player of the Week (Two-Time)
James Woods, Football, Special Teams Player of the Week
Mackenzie Lozano, Women's Soccer, Defender of the Week
Kiara Porcelli, Women's Soccer, Rookie of the Week
Daniel Morgan, Men's Soccer, Rookie of the Week
Mitchell Yoder, Football, Offensive Player of the Week
Toby Naylor, Football, Defensive Player of the Week
Dalton Hawley, Men's Cross Country, Runner of the Week
Obidiah Grimes, Football, Defensive Rookie of the Week
Nicole Arroyo, Women's Soccer, Rookie of the Week
Ernest Smith II, Football, Defensive Player of the Week
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