Ilisije, O'Keeffe and Libby Claim MAAC Men's Soccer Weekly Awards
MAAC Sports
MAAC Offensive Player of the Week
ERIK ILISIJE, FAIRFIELD
F, Sr., 6-3, 200, Manalapan, N.J./Manalapan
Ilisije, a senior forward, scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Yale University, giving the Stags their first win of the year. He tallied the tying goal in the second half, before winning the game in a minute into the second overtime. Ilisije currently leads the team in scoring with four points.
MAAC Defensive Player of the Week
MICHAEL O'KEEFfE, FAIRFIELD
GK, So., 6-0, 175, Christchurch, N.Z./St. Andrew's
O'Keeffe, a sophomore goalkeeper, recorded his first shutout of the season with a 0-0 tie against the University of Massachusetts, making four saves in the game. He also made four saves and allowed one goal in a 2-1 double overtime win against Yale earlier in the week. For the season, O'Keeffe has a 1.09 goals against average by allowing five goals in just over 400 minutes of work.
MAAC Rookie of the Week
JAMIE LIBBY, LOYOLA
B, Fr., 6-4, 195, Romford, England/Havering College
Libby, a freshman defender, made his first collegiate start at forward on Saturday night against Quinnipiac. He recorded one shot against the Bobcats, and led the Greyhounds in shots on goal against William & Mary with two in just 20 minutes of play.