Sept. 28, 2009
WASHINGTON - Capping off a pair of shutout victories, Georgetown University men's soccer goalkeeper Mark Wilber (Tijeras, N.M./Albuquerque Academy) was named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week. Wilber led the Hoyas to wins over Red Division-rivals Villanova and Rutgers on the way to his fourth shutout of the season. Georgetown also moved into the national polls this week earning the No. 13 position in Soccer America's weekly rankings.
Wilber was the difference-maker in the 1-0 win over Villanova on Friday posting seven saves including two amazing stops. He then added two saves in the victory over Rutgers on Sunday to post his fourth shutout in as many games and kept his GAA at a perfect 0.00. Wilber and Matthew Brutto (Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South) have combined for seven shutouts on the season. Last year they tied the program record for most in a season with 10.
Jose Colchao (Fairfax, Va./Lake Braddock Secondary Academy) was named to the BIG EAST Honor Roll after another outstanding week on the offensive end. The forward had the game-winner in the victory over Nova and assisted on Sunday's game-winner over Rutgers for three points on the week. He currently ranks second on the team in scoring with seven points to his credit.
Georgetown is 6-2-1 overall and 3-1-0 in BIG EAST play. On a three-game win streak, Georgetown has moved into the polls for the first time this season, the NSCAA poll will be announced on Tuesday. The Blue & Gray has already had two players of the week so far this year and a number of honor roll selections.
Georgetown will start divisional play this week with a game at Connecticut on Saturday.
