Student-Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO Oct. 1, 2007

American University men's soccer player Daniel Shannon (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) has been named the American University Student-Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO.

Shannon, who is his first season with the Eagles, tallied the game-winning goal on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over the Black Knights of Army in both team's Patriot League opener. He also played a beautiful ball to the feet of Philip Purdy (Woodbridge, Va./Osbourn Park) for an assist earlier in the game to open the game's scoring. Shannon's play helped American win its league opener for the fifth time in the seven years in which it has been a member of the Patriot League. Earlier in the week, Shannon led AU with three shots, including a near-miss late in the game, at William & Mary.

The freshman forward leads AU in scoring with two goals and two assists for six points on the season.