Sam Beesley, Medaille College, Men's Soccer - Defensive
Beesley continued his great play in the back end, helping Medaille go 2-0 in AMCC play. Beesley was the key piece to a Maverick back line that helped keep two clean sheets and allow just 11 total shots in two games. Of those 11 shots, only five made it on goal.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Medaille D Sam Beesley continued his great play in the back end, helping Medaille go 2-0 in AMCC play. Beesley was the key piece to a Maverick back line that helped keep two clean sheets and allow just 11 total shots in two games. Of those 11 shots, only five made it on goal.
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