Nov. 9, 2015 WASHINGTON - No. 3/6 Georgetown University men's soccer senior defender Cole Seiler (Anderson, S.C./Christ Church Episcopal School) was named the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts last week. Additionally, senior defender Keegan Rosenberry (Ronks, Pa./Lancaster Mennonite) was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll. These are the final weekly awards for the 2015 season.
With a 2-1 victory over then-No. 3/2 Creighton University on Thursday, the Hoyas capped off an undefeated conference season earning the No. 1 overall seed in the conference tournament. This is the fifth time in program history that the Hoyas have won the regular season championship with the last coming in 2013 and the last outright championship coming during the 2010 campaign. It is the fourth under Head Coach Brian Wiese. The last time a team went a perfect 9-0-0 during the BIG EAST Regular Season was the University of Louisville in 2009.
Georgetown is on a program-record 14-game unbeaten streak and has tied the record for consecutive wins with 11. Earlier this year, the Blue & Gray posted six-consecutive shutouts for a program record and has a total of seven on the season.
Seiler scored the game-winning goal in Georgetown's victory over Creighton on a header in the 83rd minute. Seiler and the Hoya defense also held the Bluejays to three shots on goal, the lowest for Creighton this season.
This is his first-career BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week award and the second weekly honor this season. In his career, Seiler has earned four weekly awards. Last week, he was also named Second Team All-BIG EAST by the conference.
Rosenberry had a hand in both goals in the Creighton victory assisting on both for the Blue & Gray. He was also part of the outstanding defensive effort against one of the most potent teams in the country.
This is his second nod to the honor roll this season, and the fourth of his career. Rosenberry was also named Second Team All-BIG EAST on Friday.
The top-seeded Hoyas will play fourth-seeded Xavier University on Thursday, Nov. 12 in a semifinal matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m., at Shaw Field. Live stats will be available through www.GUHoyas.com.
The game will be broadcast for free on the BIG EAST Digital Network featuring Dan Helfrich and Tom Greaser calling the action. To watch, download the FOX Sports GO app for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire tablets and phones and select Windows devices to view BIG EAST Digital Network games on-the-go. The FOX Sports GO platform can also be accessed at FOXSportsGO.com on desktops.