MAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week
Federico Serra, Akron
Forward, Jr.Cagliari, Italy
Akron junior Federico Serra turned in a stellar week to propel the Zips to a pair of victories over No. 9 Marshall (2-1, OT) and Bowling Green (2-0). On the week, he posted a goal and an assist on the strength of three shots, including one on net. In Akron's 2-1 triumph past the Thundering Herd on Tuesday, March 2, he earned the game-winning assist on Jason Shokalook's game-winner in the 99th minute (98:05). In the Mid-American Conference opener against Bowling Green on Sunday, March 7, Serra made his first-ever start for Akron and collected his first collegiate goal, converting a successful penalty kick in the 28th minute (27:59). He finished the affair with two shots and scored what proved to be the game-winning goal. On the season, he ranks leads the team in game-winners (1), while ranking second in goals (1), assists (1) and points (3) and third in shots (3) and shots on goal (1).
Other Nominees
Steven Tekesky, West Virginia University
Goalkeeper, Senior, Raymore, Missouri
Tekesky recorded his second shutout of the season in conference opener against Northern Illinois on March 6 ... tallied four saves in the win to help WVU to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in conference play ... ranks No. 1 in the MAC in shutouts (2), shutouts per game (1.00), save percentage (1.000) and goals against average (0.00) ... also is tied for No. 2 in the conference in saves per game (3.50) and tied for No. 4 in saves (7) ... with his shutout against NIU, Tekesky moves into 5th place all-time in program history in shutouts (16).
