Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Navarro Named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week
9/3/2018 3:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Following a 4-0 shutout of LIU Brooklyn last Friday, Sydney Navarro has been named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week by the conference office. This is Blue Raider soccer's first C-USA Player of the Week award since the 2015 season.
Navarro anchored the Blue Raiders backline that included the second shutout of the season. Navarro silenced the Blackbird offense, not allowing LIU to take a shot through the first 61 minutes of the game. LIU was only allowed three total, with only one on frame. Navarro also got forward for the Blue Raider attack, participating on corner kicks. The defender got her head on two balls, one of which the LIU goalkeeper had to make a save on.
"I'm happy that Syd got this recognition from the league office," said Head Coach Aston Rhoden. "She worked hard to get back from injury and is playing well for us."
With the victory, the Blue Raiders improved 3-2 on the young season.
Navarro and the rest of the Blue Raiders stay home for two games this weekend. MT will hit the pitch on Friday, Sept. 7 when the squad hosts Valparaiso at 7 p.m. and then return Sunday, Sept. 9 to square up against Western Carolina at 2 p.m.
