Charlotte, NC- Charlotte 49ers men's soccer senior defender Matej Dekovic was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the week for his performance last week. This marks the fourth time this season and the second straight week that a Niner has been named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week.
Dekovic scored the game-winning goal on a 27-yard free kick in the 49ers 2-1 win at 25th-ranked South Carolina last Wednesday. Last week, he played an integral role on a 49ers defense which recorded its ninth shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over Florida Atlantic, Saturday.