MAC Commonwealth Defensive Player of the Week
Zach Rider (Alvernia / Jr., GK / Lancaster, Pa.) was impressive in net for the Crusaders in a tough week against nationally ranked Messiah and conference preseason favorite Lycoming. Rider began the week making seven saves while facing 16 shots in 103 minutes of action in a tough 2-1 double-overtime loss to No. 13 Messiah. Rider made a diving save, deflecting a shot off the post, in the first overtime to keep Alvernia in the game. The junior then made nine saves while facing 23 shots in a 1-0 shutout win over Lycoming. He finished the week with 16 saves on 39 shots.