ANDREW WORTHINGTON OF COLORADO COLLEGE, a senior defender from Hinsdale, Ill., has been selected the SCAC Men's Soccer Defensive Player-of-the-Week for matches played from Monday, Septemerber 1st through Sunday, Septemeber 7th. 

Worthington anchored the Colorado College defense that limited the opposition to just six total shots on goal in two games

The Tigers, led by Worthington, posted its second shutout of the season with a 1-0 victory over Kean. Earlier in the week, they defeated George Fox 5-1 thanks in part to a goal from Worthington.

Worthington is now tied for the team lead in goals, which is one more than his total from his first three season at Colorado College. 

Other outstanding performances in the SCAC:
Sophomore goalkeeper Rylan Whan of Centenary provided a stellar outing in goal for the Gent, earning his first shutout of the season and helping the Maroon and White to their best start since 1996. Senior defender James Bernard of Dallas led the Crusaders to a pair of shutouts over Linfield and Pacific, picking up their third and fourth shutout of the season. The Crusaders have yet to give up a goal in 2014. Sophomore defender Curran Daniel of Southwestern his strong play in the back line is helping the Pirates sort a solid line-up for the remainder of the season. Junior defender Alex Cortes of Texas Lutheran splayed 121 minutes in TLU's two games, earning two shutouts in the process and assisted on the game winning goal over LeTourneau. Austin College, Schreiner and Trinity did not nominate anyone for the award.