Maryville University sophomore forward Pontus Gitselov and Drury University sophomore goalkeeper Nicolas Helin have earned the first Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week honors for the 2016 men’s soccer season, it was announced by the league office Monday. 

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nicolas Helin, Drury
So., GK, Paris, France
Team Results: 2-0 win at Northeastern State, 2-0 win vs. West Texas A&M

-Posted two shutouts
-Made 10 saves (six at NSU, four vs. WTAMU)
-Faced 29 shots overall
-Started and played all 90 minutes in both games
-Earns his first Defensive Player of the Week award
-Last Drury Defensive Player of the Week: Logan Ponche (9/8/14)