Boston University's Zach Riffett (Brenham, Texas/Brenham) collects America East Player of the Week honors for men's soccer, while Vermont's Nick Mead (Hinesburg, Vt./Champlain Valley) earns America East Rookie of the Week accolades. The awards were announced Monday (September 11).
Riffett helped the 23rd-ranked Terriers to a 1-0-1 record this weekend at the Penn State Nike Classic. The senior goalkeeper was named to the All-Tournament team as he turned away 14 of 15 shots this weekend. On Friday, Boston U. defeated Ohio State 1-0 with Riffett making eight saves en route to the shutout. On Sunday, he held Penn State scoreless until the 66th minute when the Nittany Lions netted a goal, which ended 366:37 minutes of scoreless netminding.
Mead was named to the All-Tournament team at the Smith Barney Nike Soccer Classic this past week in Burlington, Vt. The freshman helped guided the Catamounts to the team title posting a solid weekend at back and midfield.