Marshall University Athletics
Gloston Named C-USA Defender of the Week
11/3/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
IRVING, Texas-- Marshall men's soccer goalkeeper Bijan Gloston (Clarksville, Tenn.) was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the team's 2-1 win against No.15 New Mexico Nov. 1, the league announced Monday.
Gloston served as the vocal leader in the win against the Lobos, recording seven saves and allowing just one goal in 90 minutes of action. Gloston has 52 saves this season and ranks ninth in the NCAA and first in Conference USA with 5.63 saves per game.
Herd coach Bob Gray said he was pleased that Gloston received the award and that Gloston's play has improved as the season has progressed.
"Bijan has been very strong the last several matches for us, he's a big presence in there and played well against a very strong offensive team in New Mexico," Gray said. "He pretty much covered everything and they only had the one goal. He has been playing well though and I'm very happy for him."
Gloston and the Herd will play two home matches this week-- Wednesday at 7 p.m. against Asbury and the regular season finale Saturday at 1:30 p.m. against Concord. On Sunday, Marshall clinched a spot in the 2014 Conference USA Tournament, Nov. 12-16 in Norfolk, Va.
