PORTLAND, Ore. --- Men's soccer sophomore Rey Ortiz is the University of Portland's U.S. Bank Student-Athlete of the Month for September. Ortiz, who currently ranks third in the nation in assists, tallied three goals and four assists during the month as Portland posted wins over nationally ranked Seattle and Western Michigan.
Ortiz opened September by scoring a goal against the Redhawks, who entered the match ranked No. 25 in the country, and his goal allowed the Pilots to win 2-1. Three days later Ortiz collected a goal and two assists as Portland blanked Cal State Fullerton 5-0 on Sept.