Sasha Mohoruk, Penn State Altoona, Men's Soccer (Defensive)
Mohoruk picked up his first win as a member of the Penn State Altoona men's soccer team on Saturday afternoon, helping the Lions to their first victory of the 2023 season, a 2-1 triumph on the road at W&J. The junior keeper made a season-high 11 saves between the pipes and helped preserve his team's one-goal lead late in the game.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: PS-Altoona GK Sasha Mohoruk picked up his first win as a member of the Penn State Altoona men's soccer team on Saturday afternoon, helping the Lions to their first victory of the 2023 season, a 2-1 triumph on the road at W&J. The junior keeper made a season-high 11 saves between the pipes and helped preserve his team's one-goal lead late in the game.
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