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Zalaya Completes Hat Trick of MSC Defensive Player of the Week Awards

LEBANON, Tenn. - - Phoenix Goalkeeper Eric Zalaya wins his third Defensive Player of the Week Award, the league announced Monday.

Zalaya recorded two key saves in the victory, helping Cumberland control the match from start to finish and keep the Tigers off the scoresheet for all 90 minutes. The senior goalkeeper led a back line that allowed just four total shots and no corner kicks, marking his sixth clean sheet of the year.

The Phoenix struck twice in the opening half through Miquel Gelabert, and Zalaya and the defense did the rest, holding strong to secure the win. This Zalaya's third award of this season and the third of his career.

Cumberland now turns its attention to the Mid-South Conference Tournament, heading to Williamsburg, Kentucky to take on the Cumberlands in a semifinal matchup on Wednesday at 6 PM.
 
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Players Mentioned

Eric Zalaya

#1 Eric Zalaya

GK
6' 0"
Senior
Miquel Gelabert

#19 Miquel Gelabert

F
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Eric Zalaya

#1 Eric Zalaya

6' 0"
Senior
GK
Miquel Gelabert

#19 Miquel Gelabert

5' 7"
Freshman
F