HUDSONVILLE, Mich. – Sophomore defender Liam Zimmerman of the Trine University men's soccer team has been tabbed Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Men's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week. It is his first career MIAA Athlete of the Week award.
Zimmerman, a native of Clarkston, Michigan, helped the Thunder pick up two conference wins this week versus Olivet College and at Albion College. Trine was victorious 3-2 over the Comets on Wednesday and picked up a 1-0 victory against the Britons on Saturday. The Thunder are currently tied for second in the MIAA standings after earning six points in those two matches.
In the first win of the week, Zimmerman scored one goal and added an assist for three points individually. He was one of four players to be on the pitch for all 90 minutes in the match as well. His corner kick in the 35th minute setup teammate Gavin Hardy for the team's only first half goal. It is his fourth assist of the year. He went on to score his second goal in 2023 in the 59th minute to put Trine back in front.
The Thunder put together a shutout win on the road in their second conference match of the week with Zimmerman helping the defense to allow just three shots on goal. The total shot differential in the match was 19-6 in favor of Trine. Zimmerman was once again on the field for all 90 minutes and added two shots on goal on offense for the squad.
Next on the schedule for the Trine men's soccer team is a road match at Hope College on Tuesday, October 17. Kick-off in Holland, Michigan is slated for 7 p.m.