IRVINE, Calif. – Junior Zach Bryan notched the first Big West Defensive Player of the Week honors of his career after leading the Titans to their first 2-0 conference start since joining the Big West in 2001.
Bryan was instrumental in leading a Titan defense that allowed only 13 shots between the two teams, including Thursday night's match against Sacramento State who managed only three shots, none of them being on goal.
Bryan is the second Titan to claim Athlete of the Week honors after West notched his first career Offensive Player of the Week honors in Week 2.
UC Santa Barbara junior forward Nick DePuy won his second straight Big West Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Others nominated: Wade Hamilton (Cal Poly); Michael Sperber (UC Irvine)