Hokie ClubCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Goalkeeper Diego Dauzier was named the ACC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.
Dauzier made six saves in Virginia Tech’s 2-1 win at Virginia on Friday evening, marking his fourth match this season with six or more saves. It was his second such performance against an ACC opponent, with both resulting in wins.
His acrobatic efforts helped snap the Hokies’ four-match winless streak against Virginia, improve Tech’s ACC record to 3-1-1 and move the team into second place in the standings with 10 points. Tech collected its third win in program history in Charlottesville and its first since Nov. 6, 2020. It also marked the first time Virginia Tech has recorded three or more conference wins since the 2021 season.
The Montclair, N.J. native has 39 saves so far this season, ranking second in the ACC leaderboard in the category and 37th in the nation.
The Hokies resume non-conference play Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. against Longwood. The match will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.