CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer senior defender Cory Brown was ranked No. 76 in the postseason Top Drawer Soccer Top 100 list, marking the third straight year he has ranked among college soccer's top players. XU redshirt freshman defender Samuel Buzzas was also recognized, checking in at No. 82 on the postseason freshman TDS Top 100.
Brown, a native of Nelson, New Zealand, is the latest in a list of nationally-recognized defensive players for XU and will graduate as one of the most decorated Musketeers in program history.
Named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List ahead of the season, Brown capped one of the most best careers in XU history in 2017 with a third straight First Team All-BIG EAST selection and a spot on the United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team.