Junior Daniel
Shannon of the men's soccer team has been named American
University Student Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO,
Department of Athletics officials announced Tuesday. Shannon
scored both goals in the Eagles 2-1 victory over No. 19 George
Mason on Saturday in the D.C. College Cup.
Shannon was named Tournament Most Valuable Player in the D.C.
College Cup, which the Eagles won after defeating George Washington
and George Mason. His two-goal effort versus George Mason
matched his career-high, which also occurred in American's 2-1
victory over Princeton on September 12, 2008.
In the 23rd minute, Shannon scored his first goal of the match,
firing a rocket past the goalkeeper from 30 yards out. In the 87th
minute, after junior David
Menzie put a shot on goal, Shannon was able to put the rebound
into the back of the net for his second goal of the match.
Last season, Shannon tied for second on the team with three
goals. In 2007, he led the team in goals (three), assists
(two), points (eight) and game-winning goals (three).
American, currently ranked 23rd in the country, will open its
home slate on Friday, September 11, at 3 p.m. against Princeton.
The match will be broadcast live on the new Eagles Vision TV channel,
featuring multiple camera angles, a live scoreboard and analysis
from a studio broadcast team and fieldside reporters. To learn more
about Eagles Vision TV, click here.
Here is the archive of past winners:
August 31,
2009 - Mikaila Weaver (Women's Soccer)
2008-09
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2007-08
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