Otmani, Gohier & Catanzaro Claim Wilson Weekly Awards
Offensive Player of the Week
Elliott Otmani, Rider
Sr., F, La Ciotat, France/Bonaparte
Otmani scored three goals in Rider's 2-0 week to begin MAAC play with wins over hOURglass rivals Monmouth and Saint Peter's. The first two goals were highlight-reel goals from distance to give Rider a 2-0 lead in the first half against Monmouth. The game-winner was a low strike from 20 yards out inside the left post. He then wowed the crowd with a 35-yard strike into the right upper 90. Otmani capped his week with an insurance goal in the 63rd minute of the Broncs' 4-1 win at Saint Peter's. For the season, Otmani is now tied for the team lead with five goals.
Defensive Player of the Week
Marcellin Gohier, Manhattan
So., GK, Pouance, France/CENS
Anchored Manhattan's defense in net during the Jaspers' 2-0 week. In two games against Iona and Marist, he did not allow a single goal. Made 12 saves during the week, including a career-high 10 stops against the Red Foxes on Saturday. On the season, his .616 goals-against average and .875 save percentage are tops in the MAAC.
Rookie of the Week
Mathis Catanzaro, Rider
R-Fr., M, Montpellier, France/MHSC
Catanzaro had a goal and three assists in the Broncs' 2-0 week against hOURglass foes Monmouth and Saint Peter's. Against Monmouth, Catanzaro assisted on Elliott Otmani's second goal of the game. He then assisted on Jose Aguinaga's equalizer at Saint Peter's before scoring the game-winner himself. He later added an assist on Otmani's insurance goal against the Peacocks. For the season, Catanzaro now has three goals and three assists, good for third on the team with nine points.