Jackson Named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week

BIG EAST SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK RELEASE

NEW YORK - University of Akron men's soccer redshirt senior Will Jackson (Hudson, Ohio) was honored by the BIG EAST Conference as its Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday, Sept. 25.

Jackson led the defensive efforts for the Zips a week ago as Akron limited opponents to 3.5 shots per game in a pair of contests, including only one shot on goal (seven overall shots). The Zips recorded a shutout over No. 15 Notre Dame on Sept. 19 holding the Fighting Irish, who came into the game averaging 13.7 shots per game, to zero shots on goal as part of three overall shots (all in the second half), while outshooting Notre Dame, 23-3.

Jackson and the Zips followed that effort up outshooting St. John's on Saturday (Sept. 23), 19-4, while holding the Red Storm to only one shot on goal. St. John's averaged 15.5 shots and 5.1 shots on goal per contest entering the game.

Offensively for the week, Jackson posted five shots, including two on goal. On the season, the Zips are holding opponents to 7.0 shots per outing, including 2.9 shots on goal, en route to securing five shutouts, while Jackson owns a goal and an assist on the strength of 20 shots, with six coming on net.

The fourth-rated Zips return to action on Friday (Sept. 29) hosting Seton Hall in a 7 p.m. contest at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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Jackson Named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week

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