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Tenzing Manske

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Manske and Van Horn Earn BIG EAST Recognition

WASHINGTON - Georgetown junior goalkeeper Tenzing Manske was named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week on Monday when the BIG EAST Conference announced its weekly awards. Additionally, sophomore Matthew Van Horn earned a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll. Georgetown went 1-0 this past week, downing Creighton in the BIG EAST Conference opener.
 
Tenzing Manske
Jr. | GK | Santa Fe, N.M.
BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week
  • Manske acted as a brick wall on Friday night to lead Georgetown to a 1-0 road victory over Creighton.
  • The junior registered six saves in the contest, including a key stop in the final five minutes of action to keep the Bluejays off the scoreboard.
  • Overall, Manske and the Georgetown defense faced 15 shots and eight corners in the match.
  • For the season, he has a 0.83 goals-against average with 18 saves in six matches played.
  • This is the second weekly award for the Hoyas this season and the first of Manske's career.
Matthew Van Horn
So. | M | North Pole, Alaska
BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week
  • Van Horn scored the game winner on Friday in the 70th minute to seal the 1-0 victory over Creighton.
  • It marked his first goal of the season and the second of his career on the Hilltop.
  • This is the third nod for the honor roll for the Hoyas this season and the first of Van Horn's career.
  • Manske and Van Horn were high school teammates at Shattuck-St. Mary's.
Up Next
  • The Hoyas will return home and face the Princeton University Tigers on Tuesday afternoon at Shaw Field. The opening kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
  • The game will be broadcasted live on the BIG EAST Digital Network on FloSports with Christian Taylor and Tom Greaser in the broadcast booth.
  • Live stats will be available on GUHoyas.com.
  • Fans can purchase tickets online at GUHoyas.com and Georgetown students can get in free with a valid GoCard.
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Players Mentioned

Tenzing Manske

#1 Tenzing Manske

GK
6' 1"
Junior
Matthew Van Horn

#28 Matthew Van Horn

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6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Tenzing Manske

#1 Tenzing Manske

6' 1"
Junior
GK
Matthew Van Horn

#28 Matthew Van Horn

6' 0"
Sophomore
M