Junior Dean McNeil named OAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week

By Caleb Scott

ADA — Ohio Northern junior goalkeeper Dean McNeil has been named Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 12-18.

This marks the third straight week that an ONU player has earned the honor, including the second for McNeil.

McNeil helped guide No. 24 Ohio Northern to a 1-0-1 record week.

The junior guided Northern to a 0-0 tie and posted his 19th career shutout against No. 13-ranked Ohio Wesleyan, while posting six saves.

McNeil also posted his 20th career shutout in a 1-0 victory over Case Western Reserve where he recorded two saves.

He currently ranks third all-time at Ohio Northern with 20 career shutouts.

The Polar Bears will return to action Wednesday as they host Defiance at Kerscher Stadium at 7 pm.