Merino repeats as RSC Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week from No. 19 Rio Grande
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- No. 19-ranked University of Rio Grande (Ohio) goalkeeper Daniel Merino posted a shutout in the big matchup of the week to win River States Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
The freshman from Madrid, Spain, earned a 1-0 shutout over (RV) WVU Tech in a matchup of nationally ranked teams. Merino made four saves in the road win to pitch another shutout.
Rio Grande has won four in a row to run its record to 7-2-1 overall, 3-0 RSC. The RedStorm will be hosting Midway (Ky.) on Oct. 7.