MIAMI – FIU men's soccer defender Owen Travis has been named the American Conference Defensive Player of the Week, while goalkeeper Beltran Fernandez earned honorable mention recognition, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
Travis, a graduate student, delivered the game-winning goal in FIU's 1-0 victory over No. 24 Charlotte on Friday, Oct. 24, helping the Panthers secure their 10th ranked win under head coach Kyle Russell.
A steady presence on the back line, Travis leads FIU in minutes played (1,202) and has gone the full 90 in seven straight matches and 10 total this season.