| 2009
Players of
the Week
Tank
named KCAC men's soccer defensive “Players of the Week”
Wichita, Kan. – McPherson
sophomore center defender Tyler Tank earned recognition as the KCAC
men's soccer defensive “Player of the Week” for their play during
week five (Oct. 12-18).
The 6-5, 200-pound defender is a central part of a McPherson backline
that allowed only six shots on goal in two shutout road matches
against Bethel College and Friends University. McPherson's defense
has recorded seven shutouts in 12 matches, ranking the Bulldogs
fourth nationally in total shutouts.
In 2008, Tank was selected first team All-KCAC following a freshmen
season in which he was an instrumental part of the McPherson College
KCAC Tournament Championship team.
Tank is a graduate of McNeil High School, Austin Texas. He is majoring
in accounting and finance at McPherson College.
The Bulldogs are currently 11-1, 5-0 in the KCAC, and are riding
an eight match-winning streak.
McPherson returns to the pitch Wednesday, Oct. 21, when they travel
to Winfield to take on Southwestern College. Kickoff is set for
7:00 p.m.
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Bulldogs
sweep KCAC men's soccer “Players of the Week”
Wichita, Kan. – McPherson
junior forward Brent Mulford and freshman defender Michael Phillips
earn recognition as the KCAC men's soccer offensive and defensive
“Player of the Week” for their play during week five (Oct. 5-11).
The 6-2, 175-pound Mulford, offensive “Player of the Week,” in two
matches scored two goals and had one assist, including an assist
and the game winning goal against rival Kansas Wesleyan University.
Mulford currently is second on the team with 19 points on eight
goals and three assists.
Mulford a graduate of Topeka High School in Topeka, Kan., transferred
to McPherson from Allen County Community College. Brent is majoring
in graphic design at McPherson College
Defensive “Player of the Week,” Michael Phillips was a focal point
on a defense that allowing only one goal in two matches during the
 week.
Along with his defensive presence, Phillips tallied three assists,
including the assist on Brent Mulford's game winning goal against
Kansas Wesleyan University. Phillips is part of a defense that has
allowed only six goals this season.
Phillips is a graduate of Midland High School, Midland, Texas. He
is majoring in business at McPherson College.
McPherson returns to the pitch Wednesday, Oct. 14, when they travel
to North Newton to take on Bethel College. Kickoff is set for 7:00
p.m.
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Rodriguez
named men's soccer KCAC Offensive "Player of the Week"
 Wichita,
Kan.- Senior forward Armando Rodriguez was selected as the KCAC
Offensive "Player of the Week" for his play in week No.
3 (Sept. 21-27).
During the week, McPherson
improved their record to 6-1 with wins against Central Christian
College (4-0) and Manhattan Christian College (5-1). For the week,
Rodriguez scored five goals, including four in the match against
Manhattan Christian College.
Armando leads the team with
seven goals on the season, ranking him 16 th in the NAIA in goals
per game. He also ranks in the top 20 in three other categories;
points per game (17 th ), shots on goal per game (17 th ) and total
points (20 th ).
Rodriguez is the current
McPherson College all-time leader in goals, points and assists.
The five goals placed Rodriguez at 51 goals for his career at MC
in less than four years.
Rodriguez is a graduate of
Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas. Armando is majoring
in music at McPherson College.
The Bulldogs open KCAC
conference play on Saturday, Oct. 3, when they travel to Ottawa
University. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m.
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Jett
named KCAC Defensive "Player of the Week
 McPherson
College sophomore goalkeeper Blake Jett was selected as the KCAC
Defensive “Player of the Week” for his play in the matches against
the University of Sioux Falls and Briar Cliff University.
Against USF, Jett recorded
three saves and conceded one goal in 90 minutes of action. He continued
his excellent play the next afternoon against Briar Cliff University.
He recorded five saves in his second shutout in three games for
the Bulldogs.
Jett graduated from Keller
Central High School in Fort Worth, TX. Blake is majoring in business
administration at McPherson College.
The two victories improved
the Bulldogs' record to 3-0 on the season.
McPherson will be back
in action Wednesday for their home opener against Mid-America Christian
University. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m.
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