Xavier Tabs Two BIG EAST Weekly Awards After a 2-0 Week

Julian Gressel, ProvidenceBIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week

Julian Gressel, Providence, Sr., M (Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany)

Senior midfielder Julian Gressel recorded seven points in a 2-0 week for Providence, which included a one-goal victory over cross-town rival Brown and a 3-1 win over Villanova. Gressel scored the game-winning goal in the 93rd minute for a non-conference win for the Friars against Brown. Grussel tallied two more goals and one assist in the Friars’ 3-1 win over Villanova.

BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week

Cory Brown, Xavier, Jr., D (Nelson, New Zealand)

Junior Cory Brown helped Xavier to a two-shutout week as he played the full 90 of each game at center back.…