Emory’s McKeever Named the UAA Men’s Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week

Emory University sophomore Nathan McKeever was named the University Athletic Association's (UAA) Defensive Athlete of the Week for men's soccer, following his performance during two games in the Eagles' backfield last week.

McKeever played all 180 minutes during a pair of Emory wins last week, helping the team allow just one win during the stretch.  McKeever played all 90 minutes of the Eagles' 4-0 shutout victory over Greensboro College on Saturday.  The sophomore returned the next day to play the entirety of Emory's 2-1 win over Guilford College.  In the two games, he helped the Eagles hold a 17-5 advantage in shots on goal.

In his first year on the team, McKeever, a transfer from Providence College, has started all six Emory games this season, helping the team to a 0.83 goals against average.  Earlier in the season, he was named to the Sonny Carter Invitational All-Tournament Team.

McKeever becomes the second-straight Eagle to earn the UAA's Defensive Athlete of the Week honor, after goalkeeper Trenton Spindler garnered the award last week.  Emory, which has won five-consecutive games, will conclude a five-game road trip at Piedmont College on Wednesday.