Sam Riley Named CCC Defensive Player of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 11, 2022) – The Commonwealth Coast Conference announced their slew of weekly awards on Tuesday morning, listing Western New England's Sam Riley as the men's soccer Defensive Player of the Week. 

The Golden Bears played in two games over the week, playing to an even 0-0 draw with RPI, while defeating Gordon College 1-0 in CCC play. Western New England's Sam Riley would score the eventual game winning goal in the contest, while also holding down the back line for WNE. The Western New England defense has allowed just over one goal per game. Riley, who has played in all 13 games for the Golden Bears, has made nine starts. Riley's goal on Saturday afternoon was his first with the Golden Bears. 

Western New England men's soccer returns to play on Wednesday, October 12 at 3:00 pm when Salve Regina University visits Suprenant Field in CCC action.