Emory University junior goalkeeper Trenton Spindler was recognized as the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Defensive Athlete of the Week for men’s soccer, following his shutout performance against Washington University (Mo.) last Sunday.

Spindler recorded his fourth shutout of the season during the ninth-ranked Eagles scoreless tie against 13^th-ranked Washington University (Mo.) on Sunday.  Spindler played all 110 minutes of the double-overtime game, making five saves during the contest.  He now stands at 8-0-1 on the season, with a 0.12 goals-against average (one goal allowed in over 766 minutes).  In addition, he has not allowed a score in his last 660:41 in goal, helping the team to a school-record eight-consecutive shutouts. 

Spindler, who ranks third in Division III with a .973 save percentage and fourth with a 0.117 goals-against average, has led the Eagles to a 9-0-1 record this season.

This marks the second time this season that Spindler has been named the UAA’s Athlete of the Week, and the fourth time in his career.  In addition, an Emory player has now won the defensive honor for the UAA all five weeks this season.

Spindler and the Eagles will return to action this Saturday, hosting conference opponent Chicago at 1:30 PM.